Wyoming Elk Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 022

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Wyoming Hunt Area 022 elk is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) under a preference-point draw. Non-resident hunters apply through the regular draw, while residents enter the resident draw with separate quotas. Seasons, quotas, and license types are set annually by the WGFD Commission.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Elk in Area 022

Elk in Hunt Area 022 follow typical Wyoming seasonal patterns tied to elevation, forage, and cover. Focus on public-land benches, sage-grass transitions, and timbered drainages early in the season, then shift to wintering range as snow deepens and animals concentrate on lower ground.

Confirm current hunt-area boundaries, access easements, and land ownership using the WGFD Hunt Planner and the agency's access-map layers before scouting trips.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 022

Glassing from high vantage points at dawn and dusk is the most efficient tactic. Use quality optics to locate animals on shaded slopes or feeding openings before planning a stalk, and still-hunt brushy draws during mid-day.

Verify public-land boundaries carefully — Wyoming's checkerboard private/public pattern is common, and corner-crossing remains legally contested. Use onX or the WGFD access map to confirm every parcel before crossing.

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Elk Success Rates

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Historical success rates and hunter numbers for Area 022 elk are published annually in the WGFD Harvest Reports. Refer to the draw odds chart below for recent tag-allocation trends.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	21	30	70.0%	0
Rifle— General	57	614	9.3%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split for non-residents — 75% of tags go to highest-point applicants, and 25% are allocated via a weighted bonus-point random draw. Residents follow a similar preference structure. Build points steadily and monitor the WGFD draw statistics each summer.

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 022

Wyoming Pronghorn Area 022 covers the rolling sage and grassland terrain of Platte County in southeast Wyoming, centered around the Glendo area. The unit features a mix of BLM and state trust public land with good pronghorn populations in the sage uplands. The accessible location between Casper and Wheatland makes this a convenient southeastern Wyoming pronghorn option.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 022

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Platte County pronghorn areas like Area 022 produce consistent harvests supported by the sage and grassland habitat along the North Platte corridor. WGFD harvest reports include Area 022 data. Rifle success in southeast Wyoming pronghorn areas typically runs 70–85%.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	478	179	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Area 022 in Platte County is a moderately competitive draw. The accessible location and good pronghorn numbers attract consistent applicants. Check the WGFD Applications & Drawings page for current Area 022 draw statistics and license availability.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 022

Mule Deer Area 022 covers the south-central Wyoming country from Baggs up into the Sierra Madre Range on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It's a classic high-desert-meets-timber unit with legendary reputation for migratory deer — the Baggs/Little Snake River herd historically produced some of the best mule deer in the state. Quotas are moderate (1,015 tags against 1,184 applicants) and the public-land mix is 70%+ across BLM and NF ground. Bucks in the 160-190 class are realistic.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 022

Area 022 deer split between high-country summer range in the Sierra Madres and mid-elevation winter range in the sage and aspen country around Baggs.

Early Archery

Bucks summer in the aspen-fir basins along the Continental Divide above 9,000 feet — the heads of Little Sandstone, Big Sandstone, and Jack Creek drainages hold bachelor groups.

Rifle Opener

Deer begin shifting to mid-elevation aspen benches at 7,500-9,000 feet. The mountain mahogany flats on the southern edge of the Sierra Madres and the sage-aspen transition around Dixon hold good numbers.

Migration and Rut

Late-October snow triggers migration south toward Baggs and the Little Snake River valley. The rut in mid-November puts bucks in the sage breaks and aspen fingers along Powder Wash and the Muddy Creek drainage.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 022

Area 022 rewards hunters who understand deer movement timing. Same buck may be 12 miles away and 3,000 feet lower a month apart.

Archery in the High Country

Early September, pack into the Sierra Madre heads via trailheads off FR 801. Glass aspen pockets at first light from adjacent ridgelines.

Mid-Season Mahogany Glassing

October hunters do best glassing the mountain mahogany slopes and south-facing aspen benches at 7,500-8,500 feet. Bucks bed in shade through the day and feed morning and evening.

Rut in the Sage

Mid-November rifle hunts in the lower Baggs country (around Powder Wash and the sage breaks above the Little Snake River) catch rutting bucks cruising does. Glass open sage and aspen from BLM two-tracks.

Winter Storms Help

A hard storm before your hunt consolidates deer on migration corridors and onto winter range. Know the lower-country parcels and be ready to shift.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

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Area 022 rifle mule deer success averages 50-60%, archery runs 15-20%. Buck quality is better than the Wyoming average — 160-180 class animals are realistic, with occasional 190+ bucks coming out of deeper country. The Baggs herd has been managed for quality and has recovered from severe winter losses in 2017 and 2023.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	200	7	100.0%	0
Rifle— General	200	4	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming's 75/25 preference-point draw (75% max-point, 25% random weighted by points — not squared) places Area 022 at the moderately competitive tier. Non-resident Type 1 tags typically require 2-4 preference points; Type 6 archery tags draw at 1-3. Residents usually draw on first choice but not guaranteed.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Wyoming Area 022 elk tag?

Apply through the WGFD online license portal during the non-resident or resident application window. Wyoming uses a preference-point system — applicants with more points have priority in the 75% preference draw, with the remaining 25% allocated by weighted random bonus draw.

What is the best season to hunt Area 022 elk?

Season dates are set annually by the WGFD Commission and vary by license type. Refer to the current year's regulation brochure on the WGFD website for exact opening and closing dates before applying.

Is there camping available near Area 022?

Glendo State Park on Glendo Reservoir offers developed camping with facilities. BLM dispersed camping is available on public lands within the hunt area. Wheatland and Douglas both have RV parks and motel options for hunters preferring developed accommodations.

How many preference points do I need for Area 022 mule deer?

Non-resident Type 1 licenses typically draw at 2-4 preference points. Type 6 archery tags draw at 1-3 points. The random tier regularly pulls lower-point applicants.

Is Area 022 a migratory-herd unit?

Yes. The Baggs/Little Snake River herd is one of Wyoming's well-documented migration herds. Deer summer in the high Sierra Madres and winter in the lower sage country around Baggs and into northwestern Colorado.

What's the best week for a rifle hunt?

Late October through early November typically produces the best combination of deer movement and decent weather. The mid-November rut phase is shorter but explosive if you can time it.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Hunt area boundaries, Season dates, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Commission regulations, Season proclamations, License quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Draw schedule, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 022 boundaries, License types, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunting Regulations Hub — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Bag limits, Weapon restrictions · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Application period, Draw statistics · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports & Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 022 harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Mule Deer — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Mule Deer Area 022 boundary, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Sierra Madre Range access, Trailheads and roads · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Rawlins Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Baggs area public land, Little Snake River access · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 022

Elk Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Elk in Area 022

How to Hunt Elk in Area 022

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 022

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 022

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 022

Early Archery

Rifle Opener

Migration and Rut

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 022

Archery in the High Country

Mid-Season Mahogany Glassing

Rut in the Sage

Winter Storms Help

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Unit 022

Elk Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Elk in Area 022

How to Hunt Elk in Area 022

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 022

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 022

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 022

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 022

Early Archery

Rifle Opener

Migration and Rut

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 022

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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