Antelope Hunt Area 114, Nowater: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 114 (Nowater) covers 755 square miles in WGFD's Cody Region and is 86.1% public land, most of it BLM (383,360 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 77 active hunters took 60 antelope here, 77.9% success. The 2026 season table lists 2 license rows here.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WGFD reports for 2021 to 2025. Seasons: WGFD Commission Chapter 5, final April 2026. Draw: WGFD 2026 demand reports. Land: PAD-US 4.1 and the Office of State Lands, read 2026-10-18.
BLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationArea 114Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Cody Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Copper Mountain (201) |
| Size | 755 square miles (483,324 acres) |
| Public land | 86.1% (415,921 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 60 (77.9% of 77 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Worland, Manderson, Ten Sleep, Kirby and Basin |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 114?
86.1% of antelope Area 114 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 415,921 of 483,324 acres. The largest share is BLM, 383,360 acres or 79.3% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 114 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 383,360 | 79.3% |
| State trust land | 25,829 | 5.3% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 6,732 | 1.4% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 26,010 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 23,415 acres road access or reached from other state land, 2,583 acres next to other public land and 12 acres no known public access. State trust land is open to hunting where it can be reached legally, but not to camping or open fires.
WGFD access areas in Antelope Area 114
Hunter Management Area: Lower Nowood (421 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 16 areas covering 3,559 acres of private land enrolled in WGFD's Access Yes program.
Measured by FilledTag inside WGFD's hunt area boundary (WGFD antelope hunt areas) from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (federal land) and the Office of State Lands and Investments (state trust land). Access areas: WGFD's WHMA, PAA, HMA and Walk-In boundaries. Wilderness: USFS wilderness boundaries as WGFD publishes them.
How many antelope are harvested in Antelope Area 114?
WGFD estimates 60 antelope were taken in antelope Area 114 in 2025: 30 bucks, 25 does and 5 fawns. 77 hunters hunted, and 77.9% of them took an animal. Residents: 59 hunters, 69.5% success; nonresidents: 18 hunters, 105.6% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 60 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 77.9% | 360 | 6.0 |
| 2024 | 74 | 59 | 33 | 26 | 0 | 79.7% | 222 | 3.8 |
| 2023 | 65 | 51 | 36 | 15 | 0 | 78.5% | 236 | 4.6 |
| 2022 | 117 | 91 | 52 | 36 | 3 | 77.8% | 663 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | 115 | 108 | 70 | 38 | 0 | 93.9% | 524 | 4.9 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 52 | 46 | 30 | 65.2% | 267 |
| Type 6 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 68% | 60 |
| Type 7 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 92.9% | 33 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 18 of the PDF; earlier years from 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. WGFD counts a hunter as active if he hunted. Days per animal is worked out from WGFD's own two figures.
When is antelope season in Antelope Area 114 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 114:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 50 | Any antelope |
| Type 7 | Aug 15 to Aug 31 | Sep 1 to Nov 30 | 25 | Doe or fawn valid on or within one-half (1/2) mile of irrigated land |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), pages 8 to 9. WGFD can change a season by emergency rule: check WGFD's regulations page before you go.
What did the 2026 draw look like in Antelope Area 114?
From WGFD's 2026 initial drawing demand reports: each limited quota hunt's licenses, its first-choice applicants in each drawing, how many were drawn in the preference point drawings, and the fewest points that drew. WGFD does not publish how many drew in the random drawings. The rules for points and the deadlines are on the Wyoming draw page.
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 1 | 75 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 17 | not published | |
| Residents | 37 | 267 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 5 | 80 | 5 | 14 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 20 | 3 | 13 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 5 | 54 | not published | |
| Residents | 19 | 65 | not published |
Source: WGFD 2026 antelope demand report, nonresident preference point drawing and the other 2026 demand reports on WGFD's draw results page. Applicants who miss in a nonresident preference point drawing go on to the random drawing, so one person can be counted in both.
How do you get to Antelope Area 114?
Highways through the area: US 16 (about 38 miles inside it), US 20 (about 20 miles inside it), WY 789 (about 20 miles inside it), WY 432 (about 11 miles inside it) and WY 31 (about 9 miles inside it). Towns inside: Worland and Manderson. Nearby: Ten Sleep (on the line), Kirby (on the line), Basin (8 miles) and East Thermopolis (11 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 114?
Antelope Area 114 touches 5 other antelope hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 76 | Copper Mountain | 515 | 55.4% | 49 (2025) |
| Area 77 | Fifteen Mile Creek | 1,127 | 81.2% | 155 (2025) |
| Area 79 | Big Horn | 1,249 | 77.3% | 119 (2025) |
| Area 83 | Owl Creek | 1,398 | 46.7% | 302 (2025) |
| Area 115 | Upper Nowood | 1,013 | 53.6% | 155 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 114?
86.1% of antelope Area 114 is public land: 415,921 of its 483,324 acres, the largest share BLM (383,360 acres). Measured by FilledTag inside WGFD's boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data.
What is the hunter success in Antelope Area 114?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 77.9%: 77 active hunters took 60 antelope. In 2024 it was 79.7% (59 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 114 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens September 1 and the latest closes November 30, by WGFD Commission Chapter 5. Each license type has its own dates and limitations, listed on this page.
How many licenses were in the 2026 draw for Antelope Area 114?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 2 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 114. The largest, Type 1, had 47 licenses and 459 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 114?
Worland and Manderson are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Ten Sleep (on the line), Kirby (on the line) and Basin (8 miles).
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: WGFD antelope harvest reports, 2021 to 2025, listed here.
- Seasons, quotas and limitations: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), pages 8 to 9.
- Draw: WGFD 2026 demand reports; deadlines and fees on the Wyoming draw page.
- Hunt area boundary: WGFD antelope hunt areas. Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (federal land) and the Office of State Lands and Investments (state trust land). Highways and towns: Census TIGER/Line 2024 and the 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Numbers are copied from WGFD and the other agencies named, or measured by FilledTag from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag. WGFD's regulations are the final word on every rule.
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