Unit 171 (SE Corner Laramie County)

Area 171 is quintessential Great Plains whitetail hunting — agricultural fields, cottonwood creek corridors, and predictable deer movement.

Crop Field Stands

Evening stands on the downwind edge of crop fields adjacent to drainage cover are the primary strategy in Area 171. Identify fields with fresh sign — tracks, trails, and rubs — and set up to intercept deer entering from the creek or draw cover. Portable tree stands in cottonwood trees at field edges are the most effective setup.

Creek Timber Hunting

During the rut, still-hunt through the creek corridor timber in the late morning after deer have left feeding fields. The narrow cottonwood strips along these creeks make it possible to cover good habitat systematically. Keep the wind in your face and move slowly to catch deer during rut-period movement.

Nebraska Border Transition

The Wyoming-Nebraska state line in this area runs through similar terrain on both sides. Deer move freely across the state boundary. Understanding which side of the line you're on at all times is critical — Wyoming tags are valid only in Wyoming.