I've looked all around this sight for info on unit 66 and can't find much. Does anybody here hunt this unit? Would this be a good pick for a 75"+ buck? Are there a lot of lopes? How is the public land access? Are all the good antelope on private land? Looking for any info would be great. PM will work also. Thanks
Unit 66
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Hilltop
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Hilltop
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Here is the Wyoming Game & Fish forecast from last year for this region;
LANDER REGION
ANTELOPE
Pronghorn populations continue to be down significantly throughout the Lander Region. Most of the region’s pronghorn herds were below objective following the 2013 hunting season. To date, pronghorn classifications are showing increased fawn production in 2014. However, yearling buck ratios and overall numbers of pronghorn are down this summer due to extreme drought conditions experienced in 2012 and 2013. Increases in precipitation and forage production this year have contributed to good spring/summer habitat conditions. Buck quality may be better than expected as many quality mature bucks have been observed and hunters should expect good harvest success with a little more effort.
I know a little about the area- public land was fairly accessible when I was in the area 10 years ago. I'm not sure if anything has changed since. It looks like it will take 4-5 points to draw so a person needs to weigh their options IMO.
LANDER REGION
ANTELOPE
Pronghorn populations continue to be down significantly throughout the Lander Region. Most of the region’s pronghorn herds were below objective following the 2013 hunting season. To date, pronghorn classifications are showing increased fawn production in 2014. However, yearling buck ratios and overall numbers of pronghorn are down this summer due to extreme drought conditions experienced in 2012 and 2013. Increases in precipitation and forage production this year have contributed to good spring/summer habitat conditions. Buck quality may be better than expected as many quality mature bucks have been observed and hunters should expect good harvest success with a little more effort.
I know a little about the area- public land was fairly accessible when I was in the area 10 years ago. I'm not sure if anything has changed since. It looks like it will take 4-5 points to draw so a person needs to weigh their options IMO.
libidilatimmy
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As Hilltop said, total numbers are down across that region. Not much of a problem finding public to hunt in that area. Can you get a 75" buck??? That depends on if you can find one, but they are there as they are in most areas in Wyoming.
PlainsHunter
Active Member
I drove along the east side of the unit last year and did not see large numbers of antelope, but maybe there are more on the north western side of the unit along the river. Didn't drive into the area so I'm not sure how the access is. Looked like interesting country.