Deer Hunt Area 113, Boulder: harvest, draw results and public land
Deer Hunt Area 113 (Boulder) covers 397 square miles in WGFD's Cody Region and is 49.4% public land, most of it national forest (81,440 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates hunters took 270 mule deer (49.1% success for 550 mule deer hunters) and 34 white-tailed deer here. The 2026 season table lists 5 license rows here, including general license seasons.
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 landBureau of ReclamationArea 113Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Cody Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Upper Shoshone (215); white-tailed deer: Bighorn Basin |
| Size | 397 square miles (254,298 acres) |
| Public land | 49.4% (125,576 acres) |
| Designated wilderness | 36,642 acres |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 270 mule deer, 34 white-tailed deer |
| General license seasons, 2026 | Oct 15 to Nov 10 (Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 3, Type 8, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Cody and Meeteetse |
How much public land is in Deer Area 113?
49.4% of deer Area 113 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 125,576 of 254,298 acres. The largest share is national forest, 81,440 acres or 32% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 113 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 81,440 | 32% |
| BLM | 23,866 | 9.4% |
| State trust land | 14,590 | 5.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 5,680 | 2.2% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 14,764 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 6,361 acres road access or reached from other state land, 5,570 acres no known public access, 2,791 acres next to other public land and 42 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.
Designated wilderness: Washakie Wilderness (36,642 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).
WGFD access areas in Deer Area 113
Public Access Areas: Shoshone River-Sulphur Creek (78 acres here), South Fork Shoshone River-Twin Creek Trailhead (76 acres here) and South Fork Shoshone River-Cody Canal (48 acres here). Hunter Management Area: Carter Mountain (81,004 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 1 area covering 2,938 acres of private land enrolled in WGFD's Access Yes program.
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 113?
WGFD reports mule deer and white-tailed deer separately. Mule deer, 2025: 550 active hunters took 270 (234 bucks), 49.1% success. White-tailed deer, 2025: 235 active hunters took 34 (23 bucks), 14.5% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 550 | 270 | 234 | 29 | 7 | 49.1% | 2,549 | 9.4 |
| 2024 | 498 | 158 | 138 | 14 | 6 | 31.7% | 2,442 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | 502 | 279 | 250 | 20 | 9 | 55.6% | 2,346 | 8.4 |
| 2022 | 425 | 200 | 163 | 35 | 2 | 47.1% | 2,056 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 370 | 169 | 138 | 31 | 0 | 45.7% | 1,906 | 11.3 |
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 235 | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 14.5% | 934 | 27.5 |
| 2024 | 214 | 61 | 19 | 41 | 1 | 28.5% | 709 | 11.6 |
| 2023 | 234 | 82 | 45 | 21 | 16 | 35% | 1,030 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | 198 | 55 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 27.8% | 1,025 | 18.6 |
| 2021 | 175 | 43 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 24.6% | 611 | 14.2 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | 37 |
| Type 7 | 98 | 59 | 36 | 61% | 221 |
| General | not limited | 508 | 229 | 45.1% | 2,291 |
Source: WGFD 2025 deer harvest report, page 18 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 113 in 2026?
General license seasons: October 15 to November 10 (antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer). Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 113:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 also Areas 112, 114 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Nov 1 to Nov 20 | 25 | Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer |
| Type 3 also Areas 112, 114 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 75 | Any white-tailed deer |
| Type 8 also Areas 112, 114 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 300 | Doe or fawn white-tailed deer |
| General | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Nov 10 | Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer | |
| Type 7 | Sep 1 to Sep 14 | Sep 15 to Dec 31 | 100 | Doe or fawn valid north and east of Carter Creek |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 12. 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 113?
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, reduced price, random | 38 | 30 | not published | |
| Residents | 80 | 61 | not published |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 0 | 10 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 18 | not published | |
| Residents | 20 | 326 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 3 | 13 | 3 | 14 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 2 | 21 | 3 | 14 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 3 | 0 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 60 | 75 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 207 | 10 | not published | |
| Residents | 240 | 90 | not published |
Nonresidents hunt the general license here on WGFD's Region F general license. In the 2026 draw it had 650 licenses; 778 nonresidents put it first in the regular preference point drawing and 324 were drawn.
Source: WGFD 2026 deer demand report, nonresident reduced price 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. A license valid in more than one area is listed under the first area WGFD prints for it.
How do you get to Deer Area 113?
Highways through the area: WY 120 (about 9 miles inside it), WY 291 (about 9 miles inside it), US 14 (about 6 miles inside it), US 16 (about 6 miles inside it) and US 20 (about 6 miles inside it). Towns inside: Cody. Nearby: Meeteetse (8 miles).
Which deer hunt areas border Area 113?
Deer Area 113 touches 9 other deer hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 109 | Bald Ridge | 206 | 58.3% | 71 (2025) |
| Area 111 | Elk Fork | 431 | 88.6% | 221 (2025) |
| Area 112 | Ishawooa | 227 | 85% | 340 (2025) |
| Area 114 | Wall Mountain | 182 | 100% | 0 (2025) |
| Area 116 | Meeteetse | 373 | 46.2% | 171 (2025) |
| Area 117 | Franc's Peak | 430 | 99.5% | 35 (2025) |
| Area 121 | Heart Mountain | 464 | 49.1% | 265 (2025) |
| Area 122 | Shoshone River | 992 | 64.2% | 323 (2025) |
| Area 165 | Yu Bench | 333 | 77.6% | 217 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Deer Area 113?
49.4% of deer Area 113 is public land: 125,576 of its 254,298 acres, the largest share national forest (81,440 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 113?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 270 mule deer and 34 white-tailed deer were taken in deer Area 113. In 2024 the mule deer estimate was 158.
When does deer season open in Deer Area 113 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens September 15 and the latest closes December 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 113?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 4 limited quota hunts for deer Area 113. The largest, Type 8, had 447 licenses and 100 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Deer Area 113?
Cody is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Meeteetse (8 miles).
Is there wilderness in Deer Area 113?
Yes. Washakie Wilderness (36,642 acres) lies 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 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 12.
- 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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