Excellent opportunity for hunters to find older bucks

Deer numbers have increased thanks to high over-winter survival

Summer rains allowed for high nutritional state of vegetation, allowing for more bucks with exceptional antler growth

Mule deer numbers are still depressed in southern portion of the Bighorn Basin, and hunting is expected to be fair-to-poor

Doe/fawn license quotas have been reduced or eliminated to help build populations

Some limited quota areas should see fair-to-good hunting

Hunting is expected to be fair-to-good in the northern portion of the Bighorn Basin

Mule deer hunters may have fewer older buck deer available in the North and South Forks of the Shoshone River

Deer hunting is expected to be about average in much of the area with below average conditions in the northeast portion of the region

Overall, hunters with access to private lands are expected to continue to have high success, while hunters on public lands can expect large numbers of hunters and comparatively lower success

Antler growth and body condition of deer appear to be good in those areas where deer have had access to better forage during this summer

Hunters will likely experience better hunting for mule deer in 2014

Overall survival of deer was very good during the last two winters in all areas, resulting in increased deer numbers across the region

Hunters can expect a good variety of buck age classes to choose from, and antler growth appears to be good this year due to habitat conditions

Mule deer herds across the region experienced good over-winter survival rates

Improved habitat has contributed to good body condition, increased fawn ratios, and increased antler growth in bucks

White-tailed deer hunting in southeast Wyoming should be good, especially for hunters with access to private land

Hunters are encouraged to review the 2014 deer hunting regulations because there have been changes in hunt areas, season dates, and limitations in the Laramie Region

Mule deer populations have continued to decline over the last couple of years due to poor fawn productivity and drought conditions

Hunters should expect shorter seasons, a reduced opportunity to harvest an antlerless deer, and antler point restrictions

White-tailed deer numbers are still much lower than those of the past decade

Following several years of poor fawn productivity, the number of mature mule deer bucks available to hunters has declined much across the region, especially on public lands where hunting pressure is heavy

There are quality bucks available, but numbers are low

Hunting conditions should be good this fall

The Sublette and Wyoming Range deer herds are two large populations with special management strategies designed to provide high quality hunting opportunities, older age-class deer, and high buck-to-doe ratios

Outlook is generally good across the region

Hunters are encouraged to check regulations for season dates for hunting areas

Hunters are encouraged check the elk regulations for specific restrictions in the different hunt areas

Hunters will have opportunities to hunt on the National Elk Refuge with reduced price cow or calf licenses

Overall, there is ample opportunity for elk hunting in the southern Bighorn Basin, along with some very good bull quality in most areas

Elk populations on the northern part of the Bighorns remains healthy and this fall there will be good opportunity again to harvest an elk

Better management of migratory and non-migratory elk population segments has led to dramatic changes in hunt areas northwest of Cody

Hunters who drew an elk license for a hunt area in the Bighorn Mountains, the Rochelle Hills, or the Fortification will have the opportunity for a great hunt with the possibility of bringing home a real trophy

Success for general license hunters and limited quota antlerless elk license hunters tends to be much lower than those who have a limited quota elk license

Elk numbers remain high and continue to increase across the region, with most populations remaining above objective, with exception of the two special management herds, South Rock Springs and Steamboat

Bull ratios remain high for this population

The West Green River herd remains above objective

Elk populations across the region have high bull ratios and productive calf ratios, demonstrating healthy elk populations with plenty of bulls available for harvest

Hunters should read regulations, as some seasons have changed from the 2013 season

Elk have learned to avoid areas with high hunting pressure, but plenty of good elk hunting should be available away from well-traveled roads and trails

Elk populations are doing exceptionally well across the Lander Region

Favorable weather conditions should result in excellent harvest rates and hunter success in all areas

Elk hunters should continue to enjoy remarkable numbers of elk and good hunting success

Hunters in the southern Bighorns should expect to see improved bull quality and availability, with good access to antlerless elk as well

Elk hunters in the Laramie Range should enjoy outstanding hunt quality, especially for bull elk, as bull numbers and trophy quality remain strong

Hunting conditions are expected to be good this fall

Elk numbers in the Pinedale herd remain near the upper limits of the post season trend objective despite increased hunter success and improved overall harvest in 2013

For the Upper Green River herd, sportsmen can anticipate good hunting conditions during the 2014 hunting season

Pronghorn hunting is very limited due to smaller amounts of pronghorn habitat

Hunters with permits should have good success

Hunters may experience tougher hunts as drought conditions have impacted pronghorn numbers

Quotas are likely to be conservative

Hunters with type 1 any antelope licenses in hunt areas near Greybull will see good quality bucks

Outlook is generally good, with the exception of Gillette and Moorcroft

Hunters are allowed to purchase a second any antelope license and up to four doe/fawn licenses

Be aware that most pronghorn hunting is found on private land, so plan arrangements accordingly

Conditions were favorable for improved animal body condition and fawn production this year

Hunters can expect variable hunting opportunities, but outlook generally is improving

Fawns are exceptionally abundant in higher elevation habitats

Hunters are reminded to stay on established roads as region is much wetter this year

Many of this region’s herds are still below population objectives, but favorable conditions have resulted in increased fawn production and good body condition

Licenses were reduced this season due to lower populations, meaning hunting should be good for those with licenses

Hunters are encouraged to review regulations as much land in this region is privately owned

Populations continue to be low across region

Increases in precipitation and forage production this year have led to good habitat conditions

Hunters can expect a better buck quality

Outlook is good, but hunters should expect to see much lower antelope densities this year

License reductions have helped sustain hunter success rates and overall hunting opportunities

Buck quality will be better than normal

Population estimates for the northern portions of the Sublette herd are slightly below objective levels

Pronghorn remain scattered throughout much of the area and sportsmen can expect to see a good number of bucks dispersed throughout the hunt areas