Antelope Hunt Area 84, Wind River: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 84 (Wind River) covers 1,246 square miles in WGFD's Lander Region and is 84.8% public land, most of it national forest (615,885 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 148 active hunters took 123 antelope here, 83.1% 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 landWind River Reservation (as PAD-US maps it)Area 84Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Lander Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Wind River (631) |
| Size | 1,246 square miles (797,333 acres) |
| Public land | 84.8% (675,806 acres) |
| Designated wilderness | 358,808 acres |
| Harvest, 2025 | 123 (83.1% of 148 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 6 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Dubois and Pinedale |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 84?
84.8% of antelope Area 84 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 675,806 of 797,333 acres. The largest share is national forest, 615,885 acres or 77.2% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 84 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 615,885 | 77.2% |
| BLM | 40,043 | 5% |
| State trust land | 19,878 | 2.5% |
| Wind River Reservation (as PAD-US maps it) | 16,451 | 2.1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 19,909 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 11,532 acres next to other public land, 4,814 acres road access or reached from other state land and 3,563 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.
Designated wilderness: Fitzpatrick Wilderness (198,356 acres), Washakie Wilderness (160,207 acres) and Bridger Wilderness (245 acres). A nonresident hunting big game in a designated wilderness area must be accompanied by a licensed professional guide or a resident guide (W.S. 23-2-401).
PAD-US maps 16,451 acres here inside the Wind River Reservation. Tribal land there is not open to hunting on Wyoming licenses; some ground inside the reservation line is private or managed by WGFD and follows its own rules.
WGFD access areas in Antelope Area 84
Wildlife Habitat Management Areas: Spence and Moriarity (35,658 acres here), Kirk Inberg/Kevin Roy (17,281 acres here) and Whiskey Basin (12,822 acres here).
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 84?
WGFD estimates 123 antelope were taken in antelope Area 84 in 2025: 104 bucks, 16 does and 3 fawns. 148 hunters hunted, and 83.1% of them took an animal. Residents: 115 hunters, 78.3% success; nonresidents: 33 hunters, 100% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 | 123 | 104 | 16 | 3 | 83.1% | 727 | 5.9 |
| 2024 | 160 | 148 | 124 | 24 | 0 | 92.5% | 600 | 4.1 |
| 2023 | 161 | 144 | 91 | 48 | 5 | 89.4% | 991 | 6.9 |
| 2022 | 136 | 131 | 67 | 59 | 5 | 96.3% | 808 | 6.2 |
| 2021 | 135 | 122 | 73 | 45 | 4 | 90.4% | 634 | 5.2 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 153 | 141 | 110 | 78% | 632 |
| Type 6 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 72.2% | 95 |
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 84 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 84:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 18 | Sep 19 to Oct 31 | 150 | Any antelope |
| Type 2 | Aug 15 to Sep 18 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 50 | Any antelope |
| Type 6 | Aug 15 to Sep 18 | Sep 19 to Oct 31 | 25 | Doe or fawn |
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 84?
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 | 4 | 67 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 16 | not published | |
| Residents | 116 | 342 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 12 | 79 | 12 | 7 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 9 | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 1 | 5 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 40 | 39 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 6 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 5 | 69 | not published | |
| Residents | 19 | 261 | 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 84?
Highways through the area: US 287 (about 42 miles inside it) and US 26 (about 42 miles inside it). Towns inside: Dubois. Nearby: Pinedale (19 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 84?
Antelope Area 84 touches 6 other antelope hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 82 | North Greybull River | 544 | 68.7% | 373 (2025) |
| Area 83 | Owl Creek | 1,398 | 46.7% | 302 (2025) |
| Area 85 | Gros Ventre | 873 | 94.7% | 20 (2022) |
| Area 87 | Pinedale | 1,309 | 80.5% | 27 (2025) |
| Area 110 | South Greybull River | 621 | 74.2% | 169 (2025) |
| Area 117 | Crowheart Butte | 2,626 | 0% | 3 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 84?
84.8% of antelope Area 84 is public land: 675,806 of its 797,333 acres, the largest share national forest (615,885 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 84?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 83.1%: 148 active hunters took 123 antelope. In 2024 it was 92.5% (148 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 84 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens September 19 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 84?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 3 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 84. The largest, Type 1, had 143 licenses and 530 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 84?
Dubois is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Pinedale (19 miles).
Is there wilderness in Antelope Area 84?
Yes. Fitzpatrick Wilderness (198,356 acres), Washakie Wilderness (160,207 acres) and Bridger Wilderness (245 acres) lie inside it. Wyoming law requires a nonresident hunting big game in a designated wilderness area to be accompanied by a licensed professional guide or a resident guide (W.S. 23-2-401).
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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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