Antelope Hunt Area 98, Sage: harvest, draw results and public land
Antelope Hunt Area 98 (Sage) covers 942 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 72.8% public land, most of it BLM (242,938 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 44 active hunters took 38 antelope here, 86.4% success. The 2026 season table lists 2 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 wildlife refugeNational park (no general hunting)Area 98Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region (also Pinedale and Jackson) |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Carter Lease (419) |
| Size | 942 square miles (603,060 acres) |
| Public land | 72.8% (438,806 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 38 (86.4% of 44 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 6 |
| Special archery opens | August 15 |
| Towns in and near it | Cokeville, Taylor, Diamondville, Kemmerer and Opal |
How much public land is in Antelope Area 98?
72.8% of antelope Area 98 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 438,806 of 603,060 acres. The largest share is BLM, 242,938 acres or 40.3% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 98 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 242,938 | 40.3% |
| National forest | 149,994 | 24.9% |
| State trust land | 45,739 | 7.6% |
| National park (no general hunting) | 8,311 | 1.4% |
| National wildlife refuge | 5,993 | 1% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 135 | under 0.1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 46,331 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 33,115 acres next to other public land, 12,289 acres road access or reached from other state land and 927 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.
8,311 acres are National Park Service land, where general hunting licenses are not valid.
WGFD access areas in Antelope Area 98
Public Access Area: Viva Naughton (1,567 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 98?
WGFD estimates 38 antelope were taken in antelope Area 98 in 2025: 35 bucks, 3 does and 0 fawns. 44 hunters hunted, and 86.4% of them took an animal. Residents: 32 hunters, 84.4% success; nonresidents: 12 hunters, 91.7% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 86.4% | 130 | 3.4 |
| 2024 | 45 | 37 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 82.2% | 133 | 3.6 |
| 2023 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 92.9% | 91 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 149 | 141 | 72 | 67 | 2 | 94.6% | 618 | 4.4 |
| 2021 | 174 | 152 | 65 | 76 | 11 | 87.4% | 653 | 4.3 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 52 | 44 | 38 | 86.4% | 130 |
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 98 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open August 15. Every row WGFD prints for Area 98:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Aug 15 to Sep 9 | Sep 10 to Oct 31 | 50 | Any antelope |
| Type 6 | Aug 15 to Sep 9 | Sep 10 to Oct 31 | 50 | Doe or fawn |
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 98?
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 | 1 | 48 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 38 | 182 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 3 | 51 | 3 | 10 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 10 | 44 | not published | |
| Residents | 40 | 83 | 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 98?
Highways through the area: US 30 (about 49 miles inside it), WY 89 (about 42 miles inside it), US 89 (about 13 miles inside it), WY 232 (about 12 miles inside it) and WY 233 (about 3 miles inside it). Towns inside: Cokeville and Taylor. Nearby: Diamondville (on the line), Kemmerer (on the line), Opal (11 miles) and Afton (12 miles).
Which antelope hunt areas border Area 98?
Antelope Area 98 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 89 | Piney | 976 | 75.3% | 34 (2025) |
| Area 93 | West Green River | 924 | 83.7% | 282 (2025) |
| Area 100 | Bear River Divide | 842 | 55.8% | 89 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Antelope Area 98?
72.8% of antelope Area 98 is public land: 438,806 of its 603,060 acres, the largest share BLM (242,938 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 98?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 86.4%: 44 active hunters took 38 antelope. In 2024 it was 82.2% (37 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does antelope season open in Antelope Area 98 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 98?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 2 limited quota hunts for antelope Area 98. The largest, Type 6, had 50 licenses and 127 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Antelope Area 98?
Cokeville and Taylor are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Diamondville (on the line), Kemmerer (on the line) and Opal (11 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 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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