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Deer are usually seen in high terrain during the early seasons and then migrate to lower elevations as weather gets cold and snowy. Some deer live year-round near crop fields, but most of that is private land and has limited access. Glass open slopes in the early and late hours of the day. Hunt the brushy slopes in low terrain and keep checking small herds of does, looking for bucks that show up as the rut begins. Tags drawn in this season are also valid in unit 791.
| Archery | 22% |
| Muzzle Loader | 56% |
| 2nd Rifle | 67% |
| 3rd Rifle | 73% |
| 4th Rifle | 81% |
| Average Quality | 150″ – 170″ |
| Trophy Potential | 180″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio | 29:100 |
Elk are scattered and tend to migrate through the unit as the weather turns cold and snowy. Be on the lookout near grassy meadows in aspen groves and on steep slopes covered by spruces and firs. Look for isolated water sources as elk tend to be seen near these areas. Keep in mind that elk must have four or more points on one antler to be legal to harvest. Often times bulls will migrate onto this unit from Unit 76.
| Archery | 6% |
| Muzzleloader | 22% |
| 1st Rifle | 11% |
| 2nd Rifle | 17% |
| 3rd Rifle | 14% |
| Average Quality | 260″ – 300″ |
| Trophy Potential | 310″+ |
| Bull to Cow Ratio | 29:100 |
Antelope tend to stay in low elevations year-round near the east in rolling sagebrush hills. Hunters must draw a permit to take part in any season. Be aware of property boundaries; public access is limited in places. Stay near watering holes to spot or stalk. Tags drawn for archery and rifle season are also valid in unit 791. Muzzleloader tags that are drawn for unit 79 can also be used in units 68, 80, 81, 82, 83, 681, 682, 791.
| Archery | 43% |
| Muzzleloader | 72% |
| Rifle | 81% |
| Average Quality | 65″ – 70″ |
| Trophy Potential | 75″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio | 12:100 |
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Total Acreage: 324,480 acres over 507 square miles
Total Public Land: 195,661 acres or 60.3%
Land Ownership Mix: 39.7% Private; 60.3% Public
Species: Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, Pronghorn
Elevation Variances: 7,683 ft. to 12,063 ft.
Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate
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