At a Glance
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Tire chains are recommended during periods of inclement weather
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Hunting Unit 80 in Wyoming presents a challenging yet potentially rewarding experience for hunters. Insights from hunters reveal that the unit holds big deer and boasts excellent antelope opportunities, though accessing hunting areas can be difficult due to rugged terrain and unpredictable weather conditions. Dense timber, increased hunting pressure, and a fluctuating deer population based on weather patterns, such as heavy snow-fall, affect hunters' success rates, and trophy quality can be inconsistent year-to-year. For those considering a hunt in Unit 80, focusing on glassing and hunting BLM lands might increase odds for antelope, while heavy snowfall typically improves chances for mule deer by encouraging movement. Hunters should remain adaptable, plan for difficult access, and adjust expectations accordingly.
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
This area consists of BLM land, tracts of private lands and the Medicine Bow National Forest. Hunters can find good bucks in the low benches and sagebrush draws that are common here. Whitetails are usually found on private land in this area.
Hunters in this area can sit on the edge of a field on private property and go after trophy class whitetail in the northern portion of this area. Mule deer are typically seen in the southern parts of the unit in the thick National Forest land in the heat of the afternoon.
The terrain in this area is made up of rolling hills of BLM land with portions of private ranch lands and Wyoming Game and Fish public access areas in the northern part of the unit. Conifer forests in the Medicine Bow National Forest hold great numbers of deer, with large mule deer harvested regularly. Elevations quickly rise in the National Forest where pockets of rocky outcrops can be found.
This area usually has great designated public access. Several private land tracts within this unit allows walk-in access to hunters. Roads in this area are marked with BLM and county signs. Wind and early snowstorms can make vehicle access difficult.
Short grass prairie and cottonwood trees cover the majority of the unit in the north. Conifer forests with willow-lined creeks and aspen trees can be found throughout the southern portion of this area.
Some hunters will camp remotely on the National Forest Lands with no permit required. Lodging is also found west of the unit in Saratoga.
Roughly 503 square miles
61.6% public land
Elevations from 6,815-10,637 feet