Antelope Hunt Area 59, Aspen Mountain: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 59 (Aspen Mountain) covers 552 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 57.4% public land, most of it BLM (178,992 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 151 active hunters took 134 antelope here, 88.7% success. The 2026 season table lists 1 license row 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 59Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | South Rock Springs (412) |
| Size | 552 square miles (353,435 acres) |
| Public land | 57.4% (202,990 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 134 (88.7% of 151 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Arrowhead Springs, Purple Sage, Rock Springs, Green River and Superior |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 59?
57.4% of antelope Area 59 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 202,990 of 353,435 acres. The largest share is BLM, 178,992 acres or 50.6% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 59 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 178,992 | 50.6% |
| State trust land | 16,947 | 4.8% |
| National forest | 7,051 | 2% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 17,387 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 6,603 acres no known public access, 5,035 acres road access or reached from other state land, 4,912 acres next to other public land and 837 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.
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 59?
WGFD estimates 134 antelope were taken in antelope Area 59 in 2025: 130 bucks, 2 does and 2 fawns. 151 hunters hunted, and 88.7% of them took an animal. Residents: 117 hunters, 85.5% success; nonresidents: 34 hunters, 100% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | 134 | 130 | 2 | 2 | 88.7% | 515 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 122 | 104 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 85.2% | 470 | 4.5 |
| 2023 | 100 | 87 | 84 | 3 | 0 | 87% | 283 | 3.3 |
| 2022 | 234 | 207 | 176 | 23 | 8 | 88.5% | 660 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | 252 | 230 | 207 | 23 | 0 | 91.3% | 645 | 2.8 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 154 | 151 | 134 | 88.7% | 515 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 12 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 59 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 59:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 19 | Sep 20 to Oct 31 | 200 | Any antelope |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), page 4. 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 59?
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 | 6 | 144 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 4 | 42 | not published | |
| Residents | 154 | 612 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 18 | 162 | 18 | 10 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 12 | 54 | 12 | 8 |
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 59?
Highways through the area: US 191 (about 41 miles inside it), I-80 (about 29 miles inside it), US 30 (about 29 miles inside it), WY 430 (about 21 miles inside it) and WY 374 (about 5 miles inside it). Towns inside: Arrowhead Springs and Purple Sage. Nearby: Rock Springs (on the line), Green River (on the line) and Superior (17 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 59?
Antelope Area 59 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 58 | Black Butte-Kenny Rim | 1,093 | 65.8% | 44 (2025) |
| Area 92 | Steamboat | 1,343 | 76.6% | 163 (2025) |
| Area 95 | Cedar Mountain | 1,339 | 70% | 313 (2025) |
| Area 96 | West Farson | 1,286 | 58.9% | 69 (2025) |
| Area 112 | Pine Mountain | 658 | 93.3% | 44 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 59?
57.4% of antelope Area 59 is public land: 202,990 of its 353,435 acres, the largest share BLM (178,992 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 59?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 88.7%: 151 active hunters took 134 antelope. In 2024 it was 85.2% (104 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 59 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens September 20 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 59?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for antelope Area 59. Type 1 had 194 licenses and 1,014 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 59?
Arrowhead Springs and Purple Sage are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Rock Springs (on the line), Green River (on the line) and Superior (17 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 4.
- 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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