Wyoming Antelope Mule Deer Elk

Unit 084 (Cokeville / Star Valley)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk

Pronghorn Area 084 sits in far western Wyoming around Cokeville and the south end of Star Valley — sage benches, agricultural flats, and the Bear River drainage. This is non-typical pronghorn country (farther west than most big herds) but produces good buck quality. Public land is limited (30-45% BLM and State), making private relationships or walk-in access important. Quotas are 300 tags against 1,080 applicants.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 084

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 084

Area 084 pronghorn use a narrower habitat band than central Wyoming units — sage benches, agricultural edges, and Bear River drainage flats.

Bear River Valley

The sage-grass benches above the Bear River agricultural bottom hold concentrated antelope using field edges for forage.

Bear River Divide

BLM sage on the divide between the Bear River and Green River drainages provides public hunting ground.

Cokeville Perimeter

Ranch-edge country around Cokeville holds good buck density where public and private meet.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 084

Area 084 hunts are tighter than central Wyoming — less public ground, more private negotiation, but solid buck quality for those who invest the time.

Scout Public-Private Interfaces

Onx-mapped BLM parcels along ranch boundaries are prime. Dawn and dusk see pronghorn shifting between private forage and public cover.

Ask Early

Cokeville-area ranchers sometimes grant permission for a single rifle hunter with advance notice. Contact in June for October hunts.

Divide Glassing

The Bear River Divide BLM country provides walk-in hunting with glassing vantage. Work ridgetops at first light.

Look for Mature Bucks

Western Wyoming bucks tend to run heavier in body and mass. Classify carefully before committing to stalks.

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Antelope Success Rates

Area 084 rifle success averages 75-85%, archery 25-35%. Days per harvest 3-5 — more work required than high-density central Wyoming units but quality payoff is real.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	116	390	29.7%	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 084 Type 1 non-resident licenses typically require 2-4 preference points; Type 2 tags draw at 1-2.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 084

Mule Deer Area 84 covers Wyoming Range country in western Wyoming — high Bridger-Teton NF timber and aspen benches. About 50 tags against 599 3-year applicants makes it one of the state's hardest mule deer draws. Trophy potential is the reason demand outpaces supply.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 84

Wyoming Range mule deer use high timber and aspen benches in summer, migrating to lower sage-aspen fringes by late October.

Aspen Benches

Browse-rich aspen stands hold mature bucks. North-facing benches at 7,500-9,000 ft are prime.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 84

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle35%

Wyoming Range mule deer hunts typically show rifle success above 50% in WGFD harvest summaries, with trophy-class bucks common.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	11	199	5.5%	0

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Area 84 is one of Wyoming's hardest mule deer draws. Non-residents typically need 6-10 preference points for Type 1 tags under the 75/25 split. Trophy reputation drives demand.

Elk Hunting in Unit 084

Elk Area 84 covers the Greys River drainage on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming — genuine wilderness country threaded by the Wyoming Range and Salt River Range. We like this area for its quality bull genetics (300-plus bulls every season), heavy timber, and the migration elk that pour through in late October. Much of the unit sits inside designated wilderness, which triggers Wyoming's non-resident wilderness-guide rule.

Where to Find Elk in Area 84

Elk in Area 84 use the full vertical of the Salt River and Wyoming ranges, from valley bottoms at 6,500 ft to crest country above 10,000.

Archery

Rutting bulls concentrate in the upper Greys, Little Greys, and Corral Creek drainages. Dark timber with meadow pockets is the consistent setup.

Rifle

Elk hold high until snow arrives, then drop into mid-elevation timber benches between 7,500 and 9,000 ft. The Murphy Creek and Corral Creek drainages hold steady rifle numbers.

Late Season

Big migrations from the Grand Teton / Yellowstone complex move through Area 84 in late October and November. Positioning on known migration corridors produces the highest concentrations of the season.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 84

Area 84 is a genuine backcountry hunt. Plan the logistics first and the tactics second.

Pick a Basin and Commit

The Greys is big — trying to cover too much ground spreads effort thin. Pick a drainage, glass it hard, and hunt it patiently.

Time the Weather

A mid-October storm dropping 8-12 inches in the high country flips the switch on migration. Hunters in position on migration routes during a storm have their best opportunity of the season.

Use Stock or a Drop Camp

Pack-outs from the upper drainages can exceed seven miles. Horses, mules, or a pre-set drop camp move what on-foot hunters cannot.

Respect the Wilderness Rule

Much of Area 84 is inside designated wilderness. Non-residents must hunt with a Wyoming-licensed outfitter or a Wyoming-resident companion inside wilderness boundaries. Non-wilderness country exists inside the unit but is the minority share.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle44%

Area 84 rifle success runs 25-35%. Outfitted clients typically post higher numbers because they are positioned in the best country with stock support. Archery success runs 12-18% and tracks rut weather closely.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	84	61	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Under Wyoming's 75/25 preference/random split, Area 84 non-resident Type 1 tags typically require 5-8 preference points. The random pool pulls in 2-4 point applicants occasionally. Residents draw Type 1 at 1-3 points. The wilderness-guide requirement deters some DIY non-residents, keeping point costs more moderate than the country's quality would otherwise suggest.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Kemmerer and Afton have RV parks.

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Camp Sites

Dispersed BLM camping. Bridger-Teton NF developed campgrounds north of Cokeville on the Salt River Range side.

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Trailer Access

US-30 paved; BLM mains graded.

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Water

Bear River, Smith's Fork, tributaries, and stock tanks.

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Road Conditions

Paved highways, graded gravel BLM. 4WD on two-tracks.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy to moderate. Elevations 6,200-7,500 feet; rolling sage.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate to light. Western Wyoming is farther from urban centers.

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Weather

Early-season mild 60-80°F; October brings cold and snow.

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Cell Service

Decent near Cokeville and US-30; spotty elsewhere.

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Nearest Town

Cokeville (inside unit, basic services), Kemmerer (40 miles south), Afton (30 miles north).

Note: Area 084 pairs well with Salt River Range deer or elk hunts in Area 079. Combine an early antelope hunt with mid-October deer for a multi-species western Wyoming trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points do I need for Area 084?

Non-resident Type 1 tags typically draw at 2-4 preference points. Type 2 doe/fawn tags draw at 1-2.

How much public land is there?

Roughly 30-45% public (BLM and State). Private permission or walk-in access is important for consistent hunting.

Can I combine this with a Star Valley deer hunt?

Yes — archery antelope in early September followed by mid-October deer in Area 079 is a popular combo. Draw the antelope first; deer tags for 079 have their own point requirements.

Is Area 84 a trophy mule deer area?

Yes — one of Wyoming's top trophy mule deer draws. The 6-10 preference-point cost reflects that reputation.

Can non-residents hunt Area 84 without a guide?

Only outside the designated wilderness portions of the unit. Inside wilderness, Wyoming law requires non-residents to hunt with a licensed outfitter or a Wyoming-resident companion.

What is the average bull size?

Most harvested bulls run 280-320 inches. Bulls over 330 come out every season, and occasional giants over 350 are reported.

Is an outfitter required to draw the tag?

No — the draw is the same regardless of guide status. Many non-residents choose to apply only after securing outfitter support because of the wilderness rule.

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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 — Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Pronghorn Area 084 boundary, Western-Wyoming-specific regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports and Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 084 success and harvest · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Kemmerer Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Cokeville public land, Bear River Divide access · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference-point draw structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Mule Deer — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Mule Deer Area 84 boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
2025 Wyoming Hunting Regulations — Deer — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, License structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Drawing Statistics — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 84 historical draw odds · accessed 2026-04-17
Bridger-Teton National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Wyoming Range access, Wilderness boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Elk — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 84 boundary in the Greys River drainage, Season dates, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
Non-Resident Wilderness Requirement — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Non-residents must be accompanied by a guide or resident in designated wilderness · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 084 (Cokeville / Star Valley)

Antelope Hunting in Unit 084

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 084

Bear River Valley

Bear River Divide

Cokeville Perimeter

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 084

Antelope Success Rates

Antelope Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 084

Where to Find Mule Deer in Area 84

Aspen Benches

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Area 84

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Elk Hunting in Unit 084

Where to Find Elk in Area 84

Archery

Rifle

Late Season

How to Hunt Elk in Area 84

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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