Antelope Hunt Area 96, West Farson: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 96 (West Farson) covers 1,286 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 58.9% public land, most of it BLM (376,107 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 74 active hunters took 69 antelope here, 93.2% 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.
BLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationNational wildlife refugeArea 96Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Sublette (401) |
| Size | 1,286 square miles (823,260 acres) |
| Public land | 58.9% (484,552 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 69 (93.2% of 74 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | North Rock Springs, Eden, James Town, Opal, Granger and Rock Springs |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 96?
58.9% of antelope Area 96 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 484,552 of 823,260 acres. The largest share is BLM, 376,107 acres or 45.7% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 96 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 376,107 | 45.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 95,124 | 11.6% |
| National wildlife refuge | 22,296 | 2.7% |
| State trust land | 13,321 | 1.6% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 13,360 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 6,235 acres no known public access, 4,031 acres road access or reached from other state land, 2,158 acres next to other public land and 936 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 96
Walk-In Hunting: 1 area covering 21,003 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 96?
WGFD estimates 69 antelope were taken in antelope Area 96 in 2025: 69 bucks, 0 does and 0 fawns. 74 hunters hunted, and 93.2% of them took an animal. Residents: 58 hunters, 94.8% success; nonresidents: 16 hunters, 87.5% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 93.2% | 232 | 3.4 |
| 2024 | 78 | 64 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 82.1% | 239 | 3.7 |
| 2023 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 222 | 3.3 |
| 2022 | 157 | 151 | 84 | 67 | 0 | 96.2% | 493 | 3.3 |
| 2021 | 133 | 123 | 66 | 54 | 3 | 92.5% | 424 | 3.4 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 76 | 74 | 69 | 93.2% | 232 |
Source: WGFD 2025 antelope harvest report, page 16 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 96 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 96:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 9 | Sep 10 to Oct 31 | 125 | Any antelope |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 5 (final, April 2026), page 7. 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 96?
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 | 3 | 97 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 3 | not published | |
| Residents | 95 | 454 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 12 | 110 | 13 | 10 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 8 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
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 96?
Highways through the area: US 30 (about 49 miles inside it), WY 372 (about 48 miles inside it), I-80 (about 35 miles inside it), US 191 (about 28 miles inside it) and WY 28 (about 20 miles inside it). Towns inside: North Rock Springs, Eden, James Town, Little America and Clearview Acres. Nearby: Opal (on the line), Granger (on the line), Rock Springs (on the line) and Green River (on the line).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 96?
Antelope Area 96 touches 8 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 59 | Aspen Mountain | 552 | 57.4% | 134 (2025) |
| Area 91 | Dry Sandy | 688 | 91.5% | 127 (2025) |
| Area 92 | Steamboat | 1,343 | 76.6% | 163 (2025) |
| Area 93 | West Green River | 924 | 83.7% | 282 (2025) |
| Area 94 | Carter Lease | 856 | 47.4% | 400 (2025) |
| Area 95 | Cedar Mountain | 1,339 | 70% | 313 (2025) |
| Area 101 | Yellow Point | 1,360 | 96% | 29 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 96?
58.9% of antelope Area 96 is public land: 484,552 of its 823,260 acres, the largest share BLM (376,107 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 96?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 93.2%: 74 active hunters took 69 antelope. In 2024 it was 82.1% (64 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 96 in 2026?
The special archery season opens August 15. The earliest regular season row opens September 10 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 96?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for antelope Area 96. Type 1 had 120 licenses and 675 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 96?
North Rock Springs, Eden and James Town are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Opal (on the line), Granger (on the line) and Rock Springs (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 7.
- 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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