Antelope Hunt Area 29, Shawneee: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 29 (Shawneee) covers 1,263 square miles in WGFD's Casper Region and is 22.8% public land, the largest part national forest (82,680 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 367 active hunters took 331 antelope here, 90.2% success. The 2026 season table lists 3 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.
National forestBLMState trust landArea 29Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Casper Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Black Thunder (750) |
| Size | 1,263 square miles (808,496 acres) |
| Public land | 22.8% (184,100 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 331 (90.2% of 367 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Lance Creek, Lost Springs, Douglas and Glendo |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 29?
22.8% of antelope Area 29 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 184,100 of 808,496 acres. The largest share is national forest, 82,680 acres or 10.2% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 29 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 82,680 | 10.2% |
| BLM | 55,905 | 6.9% |
| State trust land | 45,515 | 5.6% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 45,612 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 26,159 acres road access or reached from other state land, 14,436 acres no known public access, 4,977 acres next to other public land and 40 acres possible access by water. 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 29
Hunter Management Area: Cheyenne River (1,869 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 4 areas covering 5,112 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 29?
WGFD estimates 331 antelope were taken in antelope Area 29 in 2025: 291 bucks, 40 does and 0 fawns. 367 hunters hunted, and 90.2% of them took an animal. Residents: 136 hunters, 88.2% success; nonresidents: 231 hunters, 91.3% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 367 | 331 | 291 | 40 | 0 | 90.2% | 1,193 | 3.6 |
| 2024 | 367 | 342 | 304 | 37 | 1 | 93.2% | 1,205 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 348 | 335 | 296 | 33 | 6 | 96.3% | 1,008 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | 491 | 472 | 378 | 84 | 10 | 96.1% | 1,530 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | 593 | 553 | 432 | 110 | 11 | 93.3% | 1,668 | 3.0 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 82 | 73 | 66 | 90.4% | 238 |
| Type 2 | 301 | 276 | 235 | 85.1% | 835 |
| Type 7 | 50 | 37 | 30 | 81.1% | 120 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 10 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 29 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 29:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 15 | 75 | Any antelope |
| Type 2 | Aug 15 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 300 | Any antelope valid on private land |
| Type 7 | Aug 15 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 50 | Doe or fawn valid on private land |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), page 2. 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 29?
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 | 2 | 159 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 43 | 126 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 6 | 165 | 6 | 8 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 48 | 84 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 23 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 239 | 51 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 147 | 232 | 148 | 1 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 70 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 10 | 99 | not published | |
| Residents | 38 | 41 | 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. On some rows WGFD prints more licenses drawn than the quota; they are shown as printed.
How do you get to Antelope Area 29?
Highways through the area: US 20 (about 30 miles inside it), I-25 (about 24 miles inside it), US 87 (about 24 miles inside it), US 26 (about 24 miles inside it) and WY 59 (about 12 miles inside it). Towns inside: Lance Creek. Nearby: Lost Springs (on the line), Douglas (on the line), Glendo (13 miles) and Manville (16 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 29?
Antelope Area 29 touches 7 other antelope hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 8 | Niobrara | 1,116 | 19.3% | 188 (2025) |
| Area 9 | Lance Creek | 1,022 | 15.1% | 234 (2025) |
| Area 11 | Rawhide Butte | 1,825 | 9.6% | 305 (2025) |
| Area 26 | Bear Creek | 1,817 | 14.9% | 790 (2025) |
| Area 27 | Bill | 564 | 57.7% | 105 (2025) |
| Area 30 | Laprele | 1,052 | 28.8% | 424 (2025) |
| Area 103 | Dwyer | 1,128 | 17.8% | 183 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 29?
22.8% of antelope Area 29 is public land: 184,100 of its 808,496 acres, the largest share national forest (82,680 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 29?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 90.2%: 367 active hunters took 331 antelope. In 2024 it was 93.2% (342 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 29 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens October 1 and the latest closes October 31, 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 29?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 3 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 29. The largest, Type 2, had 527 licenses and 380 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 29?
Lance Creek is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Lost Springs (on the line), Douglas (on the line) and Glendo (13 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), page 2.
- 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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