Wyoming Elk Whitetail Deer

Unit 124

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Whitetail Deer

Wyoming Hunt Area 124 offers elk hunting managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Tags are allocated through a preference-point draw with resident and non-resident quotas. Hunters should review current regulations, boundaries, and season structure published by WGFD before applying.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 124

Where to Find Elk in Area 124

Elk distribution in Area 124 follows seasonal patterns driven by forage, cover, and hunting pressure. Consult WGFD's Hunt Planner and on-the-ground scouting to identify current concentrations.

Focus on habitat transitions — timber edges, drainages, and mixed sage-grassland benches — and plan travel around public-land access.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 124

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Elk Success Rates

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Success rates vary year to year based on weather, pressure, and tag allocation. Consult WGFD harvest reports for the most recent unit-level rifle and archery success data.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	126	132	95.5%	0
Rifle— General	60	1,133	5.3%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split between preference-point holders and weighted bonus-point random draws. Non-resident and resident quotas differ — review current draw statistics on the WGFD Applications & Drawings page.

Whitetail Deer Hunting in Unit 124

Area 124 is centered in Thunder Basin National Grassland spanning Weston and Campbell Counties. This broad grassland basin with scattered brushy draws holds both whitetail and mule deer, with whitetail concentrated in the draws and any riparian areas. The significant public land base of the Thunder Basin makes this unit more accessible than neighboring private-land-dominated whitetail units.

Where to Find Whitetail Deer in Area 124

Whitetail deer in Area 124 concentrate in the draws and any standing water or riparian zones within the Thunder Basin Grassland landscape.

Grassland Draws

The brushy coulee draws cutting through the Thunder Basin grassland are the primary whitetail habitat. These draws offer the only significant woody cover on the open grassland and attract deer for bedding and browse. Focus on draws with dense chokecherry, buffaloberry, or plum thickets.

Agricultural Edges

Where dry-land wheat or hay operations exist within or adjacent to the grassland, deer predictably move to these food sources at low light. The transition zone between grassland draws and cultivated fields is a reliable whitetail zone.

How to Hunt Whitetail Deer in Area 124

Area 124's Thunder Basin public land gives hunters a real DIY opportunity in a part of Wyoming that is often inaccessible private ranch country.

Draw Still-Hunting

Work into the draws with wind in your favor during mid-morning hours. Deer bed in the densest draw cover by 9 AM. Move slowly, stop frequently, and glass ahead through the brush before stepping into the next clearing. This approach consistently yields close encounters in the tight coulee terrain.

Evening Stand Setups

Identify the primary travel draws that connect daytime bedding areas to evening feeding fields. Set up a ground blind or portable stand at the draw mouth or on a prominent bench above a feeding area for afternoon sits during the pre-rut and rut periods.

Vehicle Scouting

The Thunder Basin has a network of two-track roads. Spend your first morning or evening scouting from a vehicle to locate deer concentrations before committing to a specific hunt location.

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Whitetail Deer Success Rates

Success rate data not yet available for this species in this unit.

Area 124 offers solid public-land whitetail hunting within the Thunder Basin. Success rates are moderate — the open terrain makes deer visible but also makes approach challenging. Patient hunters who spend time learning specific draw systems do best.

Whitetail Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	80	112	71.4%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Whitetail tags in Area 124 are accessible for non-residents. The Thunder Basin public land base keeps hunting pressure distributed, and the draw odds reflect a unit that is genuinely huntable rather than a trophy-only destination.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an elk tag in Wyoming Hunt Area 124?

Apply through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's online application system during the posted application window. Tags are allocated through a preference-point draw with resident and non-resident quotas.

What regulations apply to hunting elk in Hunt Area 124?

Consult the current WGFD regulation brochure for season dates, legal methods of take, boundaries, and harvest reporting requirements before the hunt.

Is a truck or ATV required to hunt Thunder Basin in Area 124?

A high-clearance 4WD truck is strongly recommended. The Thunder Basin two-track roads can be deeply rutted and slick when wet. ATVs or UTVs are allowed on designated routes only — check the Thunder Basin Motor Vehicle Use Map.

What type of license do I need for whitetail in Area 124?

Non-residents need a Wyoming whitetail deer license for the specific area. Check the current WGFD regulations for quota limits and license types available for Area 124.

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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 boundaries, Season dates, Species availability · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: License types, Legal methods of take, Harvest reporting · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Application deadlines, Draw structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunting Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: License structure, Season proclamations · accessed 2026-04-18

Unit 124

Elk Hunting in Unit 124

Where to Find Elk in Area 124

How to Hunt Elk in Area 124

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Whitetail Deer Hunting in Unit 124

Where to Find Whitetail Deer in Area 124

Grassland Draws

Agricultural Edges

How to Hunt Whitetail Deer in Area 124

Draw Still-Hunting

Evening Stand Setups

Vehicle Scouting

Whitetail Deer Success Rates

Whitetail Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Weather

Nearest Town

Frequently Asked Questions

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