Wyoming Antelope Mule Deer Elk

Unit 060

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk

Wyoming's Unit 060 pronghorn hunt is administered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) as a limited-quota big-game tag. Applicants enter through Wyoming's preference-point draw, where accumulated preference points advance you in line for the unit's limited-quota tag pool.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 060

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 060

WGFD manages pronghorn distribution and habitat for Unit 060. Consult the WGFD Hunt Planner and unit management notes for the agency's most current distribution information.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 060

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Antelope Success Rates

WGFD publishes harvest and draw statistics by unit. The chart above reflects the data WGFD reports for the Unit 060 pronghorn tag.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	27	335	8.1%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming pronghorn tags are drawn through WGFD's preference-point draw. Accumulated preference points advance you in line for the unit's limited-quota tag pool.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 060

Hunt Area 60 covers the South Converse County country between Douglas, Glendo Reservoir, and the Laramie Range foothills. Mixed ranch, BLM, and national forest ground holds a good resident mule deer population. With license issuance close to applicants over the last three years, we treat Area 60 as a strong volume deer hunt.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 60

Area 60 mule deer use the pine-covered Laramie Range foothills, sage-grassland benches, and creek bottoms that run toward the North Platte.

Early Season

Bucks hold in the higher ponderosa pine and mountain mahogany country at 6,500–8,500 feet on Medicine Bow NF ground. We still-hunt the north-facing draws and ridge benches.

Rifle Season

As temperatures cool, deer drift down to the sage-pine transitions and the creek bottoms of La Prele Creek and Box Elder Creek. The November rut pulls mature bucks into the open.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 60

Area 60 rewards hunters who combine high-country glassing with timber hunting skills.

Glass the Sage-Pine Edge

First and last light on the sage-pine transition — the classic Wyoming foothill deer setup. Bucks feed in open sage and bed in the timber pockets.

Still-Hunt the Pine Benches

On wind days we slip through pine benches above 7,000 feet. Sneak pace, low silhouette, and wind discipline do the work.

Rut Cruiser Play

Mid-November rifle timing is a strong play — bucks cruise sage-timber transitions during the day.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle35%

WGFD harvest reports show Area 60 rifle mule deer success in the 45–60% range. Three-year totals of 458 applicants against 494 licenses show essentially open access — the binding constraint is scouting, not drawing.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	77	649	11.9%	0
Rifle— General	158	152	100.0%	0

Data from 2021 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Area 60 frequently draws resident any-deer licenses at zero preference points, and non-resident regular licenses typically clear inside one to two points under Wyoming's 75/25 draw. Doe/fawn licenses often appear as leftover.

Elk Hunting in Unit 060

Wyoming Hunt Area 60 covers central Wyoming elk country on the eastern edge of the Wind River Basin in Washakie County, encompassing the sagebrush badlands and canyon terrain between Worland and the Big Horn Mountains foothills. Elk in this unit utilize the broken badland topography, dry canyon systems, and transitional grassland-sagebrush habitat in a landscape that challenges conventional big-game hunting tactics. Area 60 offers an accessible, lower-pressure elk opportunity for hunters willing to work open terrain.

Where to Find Elk in Area 60

Elk in Area 60 use an unconventional landscape for Wyoming elk — the sagebrush badlands and canyon systems of the Wind River Basin edge rather than classic mountain timber country.

Badland Canyons and Dry Drainages

The broken badland topography provides elk with escape terrain and shade that they exploit in ways similar to mule deer. Elk bed in the deep-cut canyon bottoms and emerge onto the flat sagebrush benches to feed at dawn and dusk. Glass the canyon rims to locate elk before descending.

Sagebrush Bench Edges

The transition from flat sagebrush bench to canyon rim concentrates elk movement. Elk follow these edges between feeding and bedding areas — set up on elevated vantage points overlooking multiple bench-canyon transitions for maximum glassing coverage.

Big Horn Mountains Foothills Transition

The eastern edge of Area 60 transitions into the Big Horn Mountains foothills, where pinon-juniper and sage give way to ponderosa pine. Elk in this transition zone move between the foothills timber and the open basin terrain seasonally — prime hunting ground during October and November migration.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 60

Area 60 is one of Wyoming's most unusual elk units — hunting it successfully requires treating elk more like mule deer in open badland terrain than like traditional mountain elk.

Vehicle-Based Glassing First

Use the network of county roads and BLM two-tracks to glass canyon systems from vehicles at first light. Elk in badland terrain are visible on the flats and canyon edges early in the morning before retreating to canyon bottoms. Covering miles by vehicle while glassing is more efficient here than hiking blind into canyons.

Canyon Stalks

Once you locate elk from vehicle vantage points, commit to a spot-and-stalk approach. Navigate the canyon heads to work downwind — Wyoming wind is persistent and reads are critical. The open terrain means stalks are long but elk often remain visible throughout the approach.

Water in Dry Conditions

In this semi-arid basin unit, stock tanks and tinajas are elk magnets during September archery. Locating water on aerial imagery and hunting it from a ground blind is a viable strategy for early-season archery tags.

Rut-Season Push

November rifle seasons catch bull elk moving between canyon systems to gather cows. In this open terrain, rutting bulls are visible across long distances — glass saddles and bench edges where bulls travel between drainages.

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Elk Success Rates

Archery22%

Area 60 elk success rates average 15–25% for rifle and 8–12% for archery, reflecting the challenge of hunting a lower-density elk population in open, semi-arid terrain. Hunters who adapt mule deer glassing and stalk tactics to this unit outperform those who rely on classic mountain elk approaches. The unit's accessibility and lower draw competition make it worth considering for hunters building a preference point strategy.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Archery— General	17	1	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming's 75/25 preference point draw applies to Area 60 elk. This central Wyoming basin unit is among the more point-accessible elk hunting opportunities in Wyoming, receiving fewer applicants than classic Big Horn or Shoshone Forest units. Residents may draw with 0–3 points; nonresidents typically need 2–5 points depending on license type. Check WGFD draw statistics for current requirements.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are pronghorn tags drawn for Unit 060?

WGFD issues pronghorn tags through Wyoming's preference-point draw, administered by the Department for resident and nonresident applicants.

Where do I find the official WGFD hunt information for this unit?

WGFD posts the Hunt Planner, current regulations, and Applications & Drawings pages on wgfd.wyo.gov. Those resources carry the authoritative boundary, season dates, and quota.

Can a non-resident actually draw Area 60 deer?

Yes. Three-year applicant and tag totals show license issuance at or near applicant count, meaning most years non-residents clear inside one to two preference points, with the 25% random pool providing zero-point draws.

When should I hunt Area 60 for the best buck?

We target mid-November rifle for the rut. Early October offers less pressure but bucks are less visible in the timber.

Is Wyoming Area 60 a traditional mountain elk hunt?

No. Area 60 is a lower-elevation, basin-country elk hunt in badland terrain rather than a classic mountain timber elk experience. Hunters who succeed here apply spot-and-stalk mule deer glassing tactics to find elk in canyon and sagebrush terrain.

How accessible is Wyoming Area 60 for non-backcountry hunters?

Highly accessible. Area 60 can be hunted from a vehicle-based camp using the county road and BLM two-track network. No horses or backcountry experience required. This makes it an excellent option for hunters new to Wyoming elk hunting.

Can I combine an Area 60 elk hunt with a central Wyoming pronghorn tag?

Yes. Area 60 elk and central Wyoming pronghorn tags (such as Area 24) share similar geography and timing, making a combination trip practical. Both hunts can be run from a Worland or Riverton base camp during the October rifle seasons.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Unit 060 pronghorn hunt boundaries, Season dates and quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Pronghorn regulation framework, License and tag rules · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference-point draw procedures, Application timelines and fees · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Deer (Area 60) — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 60 boundary in Converse County, License type and weapon structure, Public land access · accessed 2026-04-17
2025 Wyoming Deer Hunting Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: 2025 season dates for Area 60, Quota structure, Applicant rules · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports and Drawing Statistics — Deer Area 60 — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Rifle and archery success rates for Area 60, Applicant and license totals, Buck size trends · accessed 2026-04-17
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest — Laramie Range — USDA Forest Service — Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · supports: Public forest access on the Laramie Range, Travel management and motorized use rules, Developed campgrounds · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Elk — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 60 boundaries and season structure, License types and quotas, Land ownership overview · accessed 2026-04-18
WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Draw odds by license type · accessed 2026-04-18

Unit 060

Antelope Hunting in Unit 060

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 060

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 060

Antelope Success Rates

Antelope Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 060

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 60

Early Season

Rifle Season

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 60

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Elk Hunting in Unit 060

Where to Find Elk in Area 60

Badland Canyons and Dry Drainages

Sagebrush Bench Edges

Big Horn Mountains Foothills Transition

How to Hunt Elk in Area 60

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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