Antelope Hunt Area 38, Iron Mountain: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 38 (Iron Mountain) covers 2,357 square miles in WGFD's Laramie Region and is 17.9% public land, the largest part state trust land (110,370 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 649 active hunters took 497 antelope here, 76.6% 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 landOther public (state parks, military)Area 38Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Laramie Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Iron Mountain (523) |
| Size | 2,357 square miles (1,508,744 acres) |
| Public land | 17.9% (269,892 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 497 (76.6% of 649 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 6 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Warren AFB, Westview Circle, Whiting, Wheatland, Chugwater and Laramie |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 38?
17.9% of antelope Area 38 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 269,892 of 1,508,744 acres. The largest share is state trust land, 110,370 acres or 7.3% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 38 |
|---|---|---|
| State trust land | 110,370 | 7.3% |
| BLM | 106,972 | 7.1% |
| National forest | 52,550 | 3.5% |
| Other public (state parks, military) | 5,880 | 0.4% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 110,398 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 62,803 acres no known public access, 42,619 acres road access or reached from other state land, 3,066 acres next to other public land and 1,910 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 38
Wildlife Habitat Management Areas: Laramie Peak (7,586 acres here), Pilot Hill (3,011 acres here), Tom Thorne/Beth Williams (2,961 acres here) and John/Annie Woodhouse (679 acres here). Public Access Area: Sybille Lower (118 acres here). Hunter Management Areas: North Crow (6,215 acres here), Morton Pass (5,666 acres here), Pilot Hill (3,011 acres here) and FE Warren (2,057 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 6 areas covering 6,510 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 38?
WGFD estimates 497 antelope were taken in antelope Area 38 in 2025: 444 bucks, 48 does and 5 fawns. 649 hunters hunted, and 76.6% of them took an animal. Residents: 485 hunters, 69.5% success; nonresidents: 164 hunters, 97.6% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 649 | 497 | 444 | 48 | 5 | 76.6% | 2,387 | 4.8 |
| 2024 | 625 | 520 | 491 | 28 | 1 | 83.2% | 2,275 | 4.4 |
| 2023 | 679 | 585 | 510 | 75 | 0 | 86.2% | 2,192 | 3.7 |
| 2022 | 694 | 569 | 529 | 40 | 0 | 82% | 2,222 | 3.9 |
| 2021 | 722 | 570 | 459 | 103 | 8 | 78.9% | 3,565 | 6.3 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 408 | 369 | 260 | 70.5% | 1,226 |
| Type 2 | 303 | 267 | 223 | 83.5% | 1,005 |
| Type 6 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 51.9% | 156 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 11 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 38 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 38:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Oct 4 | Oct 5 to Oct 31 | 400 | Any antelope |
| Type 2 | Aug 15 to Oct 4 | Oct 5 to Nov 30 | 300 | Any antelope south of Wyoming Highway 34 |
| Type 6 | Aug 15 to Oct 4 | Nov 1 to Dec 31 | 25 | Doe or fawn |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), page 3. 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 38?
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 | 10 | 237 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 7 | 20 | not published | |
| Residents | 304 | 605 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 30 | 267 | 30 | 7 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 21 | 43 | 23 | 5 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 8 | 86 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 6 | 14 | not published | |
| Residents | 235 | 347 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 27 | 113 | 27 | 5 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 18 | 32 | 18 | 4 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 3 | 126 | not published | |
| Residents | 18 | 263 | 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 38?
Highways through the area: US 87 (about 82 miles inside it), I-25 (about 82 miles inside it), WY 34 (about 52 miles inside it), I-80 (about 46 miles inside it) and WY 210 (about 38 miles inside it). Towns inside: Warren AFB, Westview Circle and Whiting. Nearby: Wheatland (on the line), Chugwater (on the line), Laramie (on the line) and Cheyenne (3 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 38?
Antelope Area 38 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 34 | Goshen Hole | 2,867 | 8.4% | 391 (2025) |
| Area 37 | Harriman | 339 | 12% | 337 (2025) |
| Area 42 | Laramie Plains | 1,111 | 34% | 287 (2025) |
| Area 43 | Cooper Lake | 445 | 19.3% | 195 (2025) |
| Area 44 | South Laramie | 427 | 26.3% | 130 (2025) |
| Area 103 | Dwyer | 1,128 | 17.8% | 183 (2025) |
| Area 111 | Chalk Bluffs | 440 | 6.6% | 140 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 38?
17.9% of antelope Area 38 is public land: 269,892 of its 1,508,744 acres, the largest share state trust land (110,370 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 38?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 76.6%: 649 active hunters took 497 antelope. In 2024 it was 83.2% (520 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 38 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens October 5 and the latest closes December 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 38?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 3 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 38. The largest, Type 1, had 372 licenses and 1,172 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 38?
Warren AFB, Westview Circle and Whiting are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Wheatland (on the line), Chugwater (on the line) and Laramie (on the line).
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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 3.
- 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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