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Unit 112 (Bridger Valley)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Antelope, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer

Pronghorn Area 112 covers the Bridger Valley and Fort Bridger area in southwest Wyoming — sage flats, agricultural bottomland, and the Uinta foothills. Public land is lower than central Wyoming units (40-50% BLM/State), requiring strategic use of public parcels. Quotas have been cut post-2023 to 130 tags against 1,051 applicants. Bucks typically run 13-14 inches with some larger animals in the broken rim country.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 112

Pronghorn Area 112 covers the Bridger Valley and Fort Bridger area in southwest Wyoming — sage flats, agricultural bottomland, and the Uinta foothills. Public land is lower than central Wyoming units (40-50% BLM/State), requiring strategic use of public parcels. Quotas have been cut post-2023 to 130 tags against 1,051 applicants. Bucks typically run 13-14 inches with some larger animals in the broken rim country.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 112

Area 112 pronghorn use a mix of Bridger Valley agriculture, sage benches above the valley, and the rolling country toward the Uinta foothills.

Valley Edges

BLM sage benches above the Bridger Valley agricultural bottom hold pronghorn using field edges for forage.

Ashley / Uinta Foothills

The broken country rising toward the Uintas on the south edge of the unit holds scattered mature bucks in sage-aspen transition.

Blacks Fork

The Blacks Fork drainage with its mix of willow, sage, and private bottomland pulls transient pronghorn groups.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 112

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Antelope Success Rates

Area 112 rifle success has dropped from 85-90% historically to 65-80% post-winterkill. Archery 20-30%.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General3528312.4% 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 112 Type 1 non-resident licenses now require 3-5 preference points post-winterkill. Type 2 tags draw at 1-3.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points do I need for Area 112?
Post-winterkill, non-resident Type 1 tags require 3-5 preference points. Type 2 tags draw at 1-3.
Is Fort Bridger a good hunt base?
It's convenient (inside the unit) but has limited services. Evanston 20 miles west is a better full-service base.
Are there walk-in parcels?
Yes — WGFD Access Yes has enrolled parcels in the Bridger Valley area in recent years. Check the current walk-in atlas.
How many points for Area 112 deer?
Non-residents typically need 10-15+ preference points. This is a long-term tag accumulation play. The 25% random component gives some hope to lower-point holders each year.
Is it worth hiring an outfitter for Area 112?
For many non-resident hunters, yes. The unit's scale, wilderness character, and trophy expectations reward hunters with local knowledge. DIY is possible but demands significant scouting time.
What about the Wyoming Range mule deer migration?
The Wyoming Range hosts one of the longest documented mule deer migrations in North America — over 150 miles. Understanding migration timing affects where and when you hunt within Area 112.
What county is Wyoming hunt Area 112 in?
Area 112 is primarily in Johnson County in north-central Wyoming, covering the Powder River drainage in the northern breaks country.
Are there mule deer in Area 112 as well?
Yes — mule deer use the drier upland sage country away from the river, while whitetail concentrate in the cottonwood river bottoms. Both species can be encountered in this unit.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. WGFD Hunt Planner — Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Pronghorn Area 112 boundary, Quota adjustments · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Harvest Reports and Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 112 success and harvest · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Kemmerer Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Bridger Valley public land, Access and camping rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference-point draw mechanics · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. WGFD Hunt Planner — Mule Deer — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 112 boundary and season dates, Trophy unit designation, Quota allocations · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. Bridger-Teton National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Salt River Range and Wyoming Range public lands, Wilderness boundaries, Motor vehicle use map · accessed 2026-04-17
  7. WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Deer Hunting — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Unit boundaries, Season dates, License quotas · accessed 2026-04-18
  8. WGFD Hunting Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: License structure, Season proclamations · accessed 2026-04-18