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Unit 115 (Green River Basin)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Antelope

Pronghorn Area 115 sits in the upper Green River Basin west of Pinedale and Big Piney — high sage country at 6,800-7,500 feet with historically strong antelope densities. Public land is about 55-65% BLM and State, with significant private ranchland along the Green River corridor. Quotas have dropped sharply after severe 2023 winterkill (363 tags against 1,179 applicants), making tag allocation tighter than historical norms. Buck quality remains good — 13-15 inch animals in the sage-grass benches.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 115

Pronghorn Area 115 sits in the upper Green River Basin west of Pinedale and Big Piney — high sage country at 6,800-7,500 feet with historically strong antelope densities. Public land is about 55-65% BLM and State, with significant private ranchland along the Green River corridor. Quotas have dropped sharply after severe 2023 winterkill (363 tags against 1,179 applicants), making tag allocation tighter than historical norms. Buck quality remains good — 13-15 inch animals in the sage-grass benches.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 115

Area 115 antelope use a mix of sage benches, irrigated hay ground edges, and rolling sage flats between the Wyoming Range foothills and the Green River proper.

Central Green River Basin

The sage country south of Pinedale toward Big Sandy Reservoir holds the largest concentrations. BLM two-tracks through the Big Sandy Openings and Jonah Field area provide access.

Hay-Ground Edges

Large ranches along the Green River grow alfalfa that pronghorn use in mornings and evenings. BLM sage along ranch boundaries concentrates animals ghosting in from private for forage.

Foothill Sage

The west edge of the unit against the Wyoming Range foothills holds cover-oriented bucks in the sage-aspen transition.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 115

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Antelope Success Rates

Area 115 rifle success has historically averaged 80-90% but dropped to 60-75% in the post-2023-winter quota reductions as hunters fought for thinner buck densities. Archery runs 25-40%. Numbers are rebuilding; expect quotas and success to improve over the next 2-3 seasons.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General11033333.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming's 75/25 preference-point draw (75% to max-point holders, 25% random weighted by points — not squared) applies. Post-winterkill, Area 115 Type 1 non-resident licenses have tightened to 2-4 preference points from their historical 0-2 range. Type 2 doe/fawn tags remain more accessible. Residents usually still draw on first choice.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 2023 winter affect Area 115?
Severe. Winter 2022-23 was catastrophic for pronghorn in western Wyoming, with 60-80% mortality in some herds. WGFD cut quotas sharply; 115 dropped from roughly 500+ tags to 363. Recovery is underway but expect smaller quotas through at least 2026.
Is the Jonah gas field huntable?
Yes — it's public BLM ground open to hunting. Just expect industrial traffic, closed operational areas, and noise. Many pronghorn live inside the field and are habituated to vehicles.
How many preference points do I need for Area 115?
Post-winterkill, non-resident Type 1 tags require 2-4 points. Historical numbers (0-2) no longer apply. Type 2 tags still draw at 0-1 points for most applicants.

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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 115 boundary, Post-winterkill quota adjustments · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Harvest Reports and Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 115 success and harvest · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Pinedale Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Green River Basin public land, Road access and camping · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: 75/25 preference-point draw · accessed 2026-04-17