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Wyoming Antelope

Unit 066 (Alcova / North Platte)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Antelope

Pronghorn Area 066 covers the Alcova and North Platte River country southwest of Casper — sage benches, river corridor, and rolling broken country between Pathfinder Reservoir and the Rattlesnake Hills. Public land is about 55% BLM/State with significant private ranchland. Quotas remain moderate (246 tags against 1,030 applicants). Buck quality is solid, with 13-15 inch animals typical and occasional better bucks in the rim country.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 066

Pronghorn Area 066 covers the Alcova and North Platte River country southwest of Casper — sage benches, river corridor, and rolling broken country between Pathfinder Reservoir and the Rattlesnake Hills. Public land is about 55% BLM/State with significant private ranchland. Quotas remain moderate (246 tags against 1,030 applicants). Buck quality is solid, with 13-15 inch animals typical and occasional better bucks in the rim country.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 066

Area 066 pronghorn concentrate along the North Platte corridor, reservoir benches, and the rolling sage south of Casper.

Alcova Area

The sage benches above Alcova Reservoir hold resident herds. BLM two-tracks provide broad access.

Pathfinder Perimeter

Sage country surrounding Pathfinder Reservoir on the east side concentrates pronghorn in the rolling terrain.

Rattlesnake Hills Foothills

Broken country rising toward the Rattlesnake Hills on the west edge of the unit holds cover-oriented mature bucks.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 066

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Antelope Success Rates

Area 066 rifle success averages 82-90%, archery 28-40%. Days per harvest 2-4. Buck quality is solid and accessible — a consistent performer among south-central Wyoming pronghorn units.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General7125727.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming 75/25 preference-point draw (75% max-point, 25% random weighted by points — not squared). Area 066 Type 1 non-resident licenses typically require 2-4 preference points. Type 2 tags draw at 0-1. Residents usually draw on first choice.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points do I need for Area 066?
Non-resident Type 1 tags typically draw at 2-4 preference points. Type 2 doe/fawn tags draw at 0-1.
Is this a family-friendly hunt base?
Yes — Alcova State Park provides fishing, swimming, and boating while the hunter works the surrounding sage. It's one of the more family-friendly Wyoming hunt bases.
Is buck quality better here than in the Red Desert?
Generally comparable. Area 066 bucks average 13-15 inches like 25 and 38. Density is slightly lower but access and logistics are easier.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. WGFD Hunt Planner — Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Pronghorn Area 066 boundary, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Harvest Reports and Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 066 success and harvest data · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Casper Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Alcova / North Platte public land, Access and camping · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference-point draw mechanics · accessed 2026-04-17