Antelope Hunt Area 80, Badger Basin: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 80 (Badger Basin) covers 1,384 square miles in WGFD's Cody Region and is 52.8% public land, most of it BLM (243,607 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 188 active hunters took 188 antelope here, 100% success. The 2026 season table lists 4 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 landBureau of ReclamationNational park (no general hunting)Area 80Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Cody Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Badger Basin (207) |
| Size | 1,384 square miles (885,681 acres) |
| Public land | 52.8% (467,279 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 188 (100% of 188 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 7, Type 8 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Powell, Deaver, Byron, Lovell and Cody |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 80?
52.8% of antelope Area 80 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 467,279 of 885,681 acres. The largest share is BLM, 243,607 acres or 27.5% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 80 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 243,607 | 27.5% |
| National forest | 132,005 | 14.9% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 50,360 | 5.7% |
| State trust land | 41,307 | 4.7% |
| National park (no general hunting) | 8,989 | 1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 41,572 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 23,052 acres road access or reached from other state land, 14,444 acres next to other public land and 4,076 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.
8,989 acres are National Park Service land, where general hunting licenses are not valid.
WGFD access areas in Antelope Area 80
Wildlife Habitat Management Area: Yellowtail (11,287 acres here). Public Access Areas: Clarks Fork River-Clark Canyon (2,883 acres here), Newton Lakes (471 acres here), North Fork Shoshone River-Big Creek (304 acres here), Clarks Fork River-Hatchery (281 acres here), Shoshone River-North Cody (150 acres here) and Shoshone River-Sulphur Creek (115 acres here) and 4 more. Hunter Management Areas: Yellowtail (11,287 acres here) and Heart Mountain (9,924 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 4 areas covering 1,318 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 80?
WGFD estimates 188 antelope were taken in antelope Area 80 in 2025: 86 bucks, 92 does and 10 fawns. 188 hunters hunted, and 100% of them took an animal. Residents: 142 hunters, 102.1% success; nonresidents: 46 hunters, 93.5% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | 188 | 86 | 92 | 10 | 100% | 807 | 4.3 |
| 2024 | 209 | 190 | 109 | 72 | 9 | 90.9% | 1,126 | 5.9 |
| 2023 | 163 | 152 | 71 | 78 | 3 | 93.3% | 555 | 3.7 |
| 2022 | 178 | 174 | 84 | 90 | 0 | 97.8% | 689 | 4.0 |
| 2021 | 147 | 118 | 63 | 49 | 6 | 80.3% | 740 | 6.3 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 103 | 89 | 70 | 78.7% | 327 |
| Type 2 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 94.1% | 76 |
| Type 6 | 75 | 63 | 55 | 87.3% | 275 |
| Type 7 | 75 | 54 | 47 | 87% | 129 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 15 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 80 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 80:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 19 | Sep 20 to Oct 31 | 100 | Any antelope |
| Type 2 | Aug 15 to Sep 19 | Sep 20 to Oct 31 | 25 | Any antelope valid on private land east of Wyoming Highway 120 |
| Type 7 | Aug 15 to Sep 19 | Sep 20 to Nov 15 | 75 | Doe or fawn valid on private land |
| Type 8 | Aug 15 to Sep 19 | Sep 20 to Nov 15 | 75 | Doe or fawn valid on private land east of Wyoming Highway 120 |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), page 6. 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 80?
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 | 102 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 49 | not published | |
| Residents | 56 | 401 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 7 | 109 | 7 | 10 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 5 | 54 | 5 | 11 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 1 | 10 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 20 | 37 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 15 | 21 | not published | |
| Residents | 59 | 107 | not published |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 15 | 19 | not published | |
| Residents | 60 | 47 | 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 80?
Highways through the area: WY 120 (about 37 miles inside it), WY 296 (about 21 miles inside it), WY 294 (about 19 miles inside it), WY 295 (about 19 miles inside it) and WY 789 (about 18 miles inside it). Towns inside: Powell, Deaver, Byron, Cowley, Frannie and Ralston. Nearby: Lovell (on the line) and Cody (on the line).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 80?
Antelope Area 80 touches 3 other antelope hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 78 | Mccullough Peaks | 939 | 76.2% | 157 (2025) |
| Area 79 | Big Horn | 1,249 | 77.3% | 119 (2025) |
| Area 81 | South Fork | 619 | 57.9% | 262 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 80?
52.8% of antelope Area 80 is public land: 467,279 of its 885,681 acres, the largest share BLM (243,607 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 80?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 100%: 188 active hunters took 188 antelope. In 2024 it was 90.9% (190 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 80 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens September 20 and the latest closes November 15, 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 80?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 4 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 80. The largest, Type 8, had 75 licenses and 66 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 80?
Powell, Deaver and Byron are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Lovell (on the line) and Cody (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 6.
- 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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