Wyoming Pronghorn

Unit 029 (Hanna Basin)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

Pronghorn Area 29 covers the Hanna Basin and surrounding sage country in south-central Wyoming — one of the state's highest-tag pronghorn areas. With roughly 907 tags over three years against 240 applicants, this is a near-guaranteed draw that still produces solid buck quality. We target Area 29 for introductory hunts, second tags, and youth/first-timer opportunities where draw odds matter as much as trophy ceiling.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 029

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 29

Pronghorn in Area 29 are widespread — the challenge is not locating animals but sorting mature bucks from big bachelor groups.

Central Hanna Basin

BLM sage country between Hanna and Medicine Bow holds dense herds. Stock tanks concentrate animals in dry weather.

Elk Mountain Foothills

The transition country on the Elk Mountain south slope holds bigger, older bucks that push off the open basin under pressure.

I-80 Corridor

BLM country north and south of I-80 holds strong numbers and takes opening-weekend pressure. Pressure thins by midweek.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 29

Area 29 is a numbers hunt with trophy opportunity on top. Plan around sorting.

Sort Before You Stalk

With this many bucks around, the first stalk is rarely the right one. Glass through 10-20 bucks before picking a target.

Hunt the Foothills for Age

Mature bucks concentrate in the Elk Mountain foothill transitions and the less-pressured BLM parcels north of Hanna. Open basin country holds younger bachelor groups.

Use Walk-In Access

Walk-in parcels around Hanna and Elk Mountain unlock seams that most hunters skip.

Plan Around Weather

Hanna Basin gumbo is the state's worst. Any significant rain strands vehicles for 12-36 hours. Watch the forecast and time the hunt.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Area 29 rifle success runs 85-90% consistently. The high tag count spreads pressure but also ensures strong herd availability. Most hunters fill on 70-75 inch bucks with occasional 78-plus heads coming out of the foothill transition zones.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	237	64	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Area 29 is effectively a zero-point non-resident draw under Wyoming's 75/25 preference/random split. Non-resident Type 1 tags usually clear at 0 preference points in the random pool, and residents draw at zero. This is the best Wyoming antelope option for applicants who do not want to build points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Rawlins has full-service RV parks. Small rigs can use BLM dispersed.

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Camp Sites

BLM dispersed throughout the basin. Seminoe State Park provides developed camping to the west.

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Trailer Access

County and BLM roads handle trailers when dry. Gumbo after rain is a serious hazard.

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Water

Limited. Scattered stock tanks and small reservoirs. Pack in drinking water.

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Road Conditions

I-80 and US-30 paved; local county roads graded. BLM two-tracks vary. Avoid all dirt after rain.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy. Rolling sage with 200-700 ft of relief.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate — the high tag count brings many hunters, but the area absorbs it. Opening weekend is busy near I-80 exits.

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Weather

September 40-80°F, October 25-60°F. Wind consistent. Gumbo after any rain.

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Cell Service

Decent along I-80 and US-30. Weak interior.

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Nearest Town

Hanna, Medicine Bow, Elk Mountain, and Rawlins. Rawlins has the deepest services.

Note: Hanna Basin is an excellent first Wyoming antelope hunt. The combination of almost-guaranteed draw odds, abundant public land, and easy terrain makes it a reliable first trip for new hunters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Area 29 a good first Wyoming hunt?

Yes. Near-guaranteed draw odds, easy terrain, abundant public land, and consistent 85-plus percent success rates make Area 29 one of Wyoming's best intro pronghorn units.

Can I find a 75-inch buck here?

Yes, with effort. The foothill transitions around Elk Mountain and less-pressured north BLM consistently produce mature bucks in the 72-78 inch range. Occasional 80-plus heads come out each season.

How bad is the gumbo?

As bad as anywhere in Wyoming. A half-inch of rain can strand a 4WD truck for 24-48 hours. Watch the forecast and do not venture off graded roads in wet conditions.

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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 — Pronghorn — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 29 boundary around Hanna Basin, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 29 hunter success averaging 85-90%, Three-year applicant and tag totals · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Rawlins Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Public land mosaic in Hanna Basin, Travel management · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Walk-In Access — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Walk-in parcels around Hanna and Elk Mountain, Public access program rules · accessed 2026-04-17