Deer Hunt Area 102, Aspen Mountain: harvest, draw results and public land
Deer Hunt Area 102 (Aspen Mountain) covers 1,211 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 77% public land, most of it BLM (516,038 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates hunters took 132 mule deer (89.2% success for 148 mule deer hunters) and 0 white-tailed deer here. The 2026 season table lists 1 license row here.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WGFD reports for 2021 to 2025. Seasons: WGFD Commission Chapter 6, 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 102Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | South Rock Springs (424) |
| Size | 1,211 square miles (774,852 acres) |
| Public land | 77% (596,252 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 132 mule deer, 0 white-tailed deer |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Arrowhead Springs, Purple Sage, Rock Springs, Green River and Superior |
How much public land is in Deer Area 102?
77% of deer Area 102 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 596,252 of 774,852 acres. The largest share is BLM, 516,038 acres or 66.6% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 102 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 516,038 | 66.6% |
| State trust land | 51,826 | 6.7% |
| National forest | 28,388 | 3.7% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 52,410 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 28,924 acres next to other public land, 15,408 acres road access or reached from other state land, 7,242 acres no known public access and 836 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 deer hunt areas (2026)) 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 deer are harvested in Deer Area 102?
WGFD reports mule deer and white-tailed deer separately. Mule deer, 2025: 148 active hunters took 132 (130 bucks), 89.2% success. White-tailed deer, 2025: 0 active hunters took 0 (0 bucks), 0% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 | 132 | 130 | 2 | 0 | 89.2% | 879 | 6.7 |
| 2024 | 147 | 113 | 110 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% | 1,132 | 10.0 |
| 2023 | 132 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 89.4% | 826 | 7.0 |
| 2022 | 145 | 120 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 82.8% | 1,064 | 8.9 |
| 2021 | 185 | 153 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 82.7% | 1,140 | 7.5 |
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 153 | 148 | 132 | 89.2% | 879 |
Source: WGFD 2025 deer harvest report, page 17 of the PDF; earlier years from 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. An active hunter is one who hunted; the mule deer and white-tailed deer tables each count their own hunters, so they are not added together. Days per animal is worked out from WGFD's own two figures.
When is deer season in Deer Area 102 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 102:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Oct 31 | 150 | Any deer |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 11. WGFD can change a season by emergency rule: check WGFD's regulations page before you go.
What did the 2026 draw look like in Deer Area 102?
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 | 550 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 176 | not published | |
| Residents | 102 | 3,606 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 9 | 559 | 9 | 19 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 6 | 182 | 6 | 18 |
Source: WGFD 2026 deer 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 Deer Area 102?
Highways through the area: US 191 (about 61 miles inside it), WY 430 (about 37 miles inside it), I-80 (about 29 miles inside it), US 30 (about 29 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 deer hunt areas border Area 102?
Deer Area 102 touches 3 other deer hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 101 | Black Butte | 1,093 | 65.8% | 25 (2025) |
| Area 131 | Steamboat | 4,232 | 75.2% | 108 (2025) |
| Area 132 | Cedar Mountain | 1,686 | 67.1% | 297 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Deer Area 102?
77% of deer Area 102 is public land: 596,252 of its 774,852 acres, the largest share BLM (516,038 acres). Measured by FilledTag inside WGFD's boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data.
How many deer are harvested in Deer Area 102?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 132 mule deer and 0 white-tailed deer were taken in deer Area 102. In 2024 the mule deer estimate was 113.
When does deer season open in Deer Area 102 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens October 15 and the latest closes October 31, by WGFD Commission Chapter 6. Each license type has its own dates and limitations, listed on this page.
How many licenses were in the 2026 draw for Deer Area 102?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for deer Area 102. Type 1 had 121 licenses and 5,073 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Deer Area 102?
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 deer harvest reports (mule deer and white-tailed deer tables), 2021 to 2025, listed here.
- Seasons, quotas and limitations: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 11.
- Draw: WGFD 2026 demand reports; deadlines and fees on the Wyoming draw page.
- Hunt area boundary: WGFD deer hunt areas (2026). 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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