Deer Hunt Area 143, South Piney: harvest, draw results and public land
Deer Hunt Area 143 (South Piney) covers 1,161 square miles in WGFD's Pinedale Region and is 78.1% public land, most of it BLM (409,042 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates hunters took 76 mule deer (12.7% success for 600 mule deer hunters) and 0 white-tailed deer here. The 2026 season table lists 2 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 143Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Pinedale Region (also Green River and Jackson) |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Wyoming Range (131) |
| Size | 1,161 square miles (743,098 acres) |
| Public land | 78.1% (580,660 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 76 mule deer, 0 white-tailed deer |
| General license seasons, 2026 | Sep 15 to Oct 2 (Antlered mule deer four (4) points or more on either antler or any white-tailed deer) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 3 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | La Barge, Marbleton, Big Piney, Pinedale and Afton |
How much public land is in Deer Area 143?
78.1% of deer Area 143 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 580,660 of 743,098 acres. The largest share is BLM, 409,042 acres or 55% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 143 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 409,042 | 55% |
| National forest | 135,939 | 18.3% |
| State trust land | 27,624 | 3.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 8,055 | 1.1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 27,687 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 14,473 acres road access or reached from other state land, 10,468 acres next to other public land, 2,525 acres no known public access and 221 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 Deer Area 143
Hunter Management Area: La Barge Creek (216 acres here).
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 143?
WGFD reports mule deer and white-tailed deer separately. Mule deer, 2025: 600 active hunters took 76 (76 bucks), 12.7% success. White-tailed deer, 2025: 50 active hunters took 0 (0 bucks), 0% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 600 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 12.7% | 3,402 | 44.8 |
| 2024 | 516 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 8.5% | 2,667 | 60.6 |
| 2023 | 440 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,690 | 61.1 |
| 2022 | 1,071 | 323 | 293 | 26 | 4 | 30.2% | 5,808 | 18.0 |
| 2021 | 966 | 321 | 301 | 16 | 4 | 33.2% | 5,305 | 16.5 |
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 113 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 2023 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.8% | 136 | 17.0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 89 | |
| 2021 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.9% | 124 | 62.0 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | not limited | 600 | 76 | 12.7% | 3,402 |
Source: WGFD 2025 deer harvest report, page 20 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 143 in 2026?
General license seasons: September 15 to October 2 (antlered mule deer four (4) points or more on either antler or any white-tailed deer). Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 143:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 3 also Areas 138, 139, 140, 142 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Nov 30 | 50 | Any white-tailed deer |
| General | Sep 1 to Sep 14 | Sep 15 to Oct 2 | Antlered mule deer four (4) points or more on either antler or any white-tailed deer |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 16. 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 143?
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 | 0 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 40 | 54 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Nonresidents hunt the general license here on WGFD's Region G general license. In the 2026 draw it had 202 licenses; 1,337 nonresidents put it first in the regular preference point drawing and 91 were drawn.
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. 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 143?
Highways through the area: US 189 (about 37 miles inside it), WY 351 (about 7 miles inside it), WY 350 (about 5 miles inside it) and WY 235 (about 4 miles inside it). Towns inside: La Barge, Marbleton and Big Piney. Nearby: Pinedale (13 miles) and Afton (14 miles).
Which deer hunt areas border Area 143?
Deer Area 143 touches 5 other deer hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 131 | Steamboat | 4,232 | 75.2% | 108 (2025) |
| Area 135 | West Green River | 2,400 | 73.3% | 298 (2025) |
| Area 138 | Boulder | 1,444 | 91.6% | 37 (2025) |
| Area 142 | Piney-Horse Creek | 596 | 52.5% | 131 (2025) |
| Area 144 | Greys River | 484 | 99.9% | 208 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Deer Area 143?
78.1% of deer Area 143 is public land: 580,660 of its 743,098 acres, the largest share BLM (409,042 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 143?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 76 mule deer and 0 white-tailed deer were taken in deer Area 143. In 2024 the mule deer estimate was 44.
When does deer season open in Deer Area 143 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens September 15 and the latest closes November 30, 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 143?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for deer Area 143. Type 3 had 54 licenses and 57 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Deer Area 143?
La Barge, Marbleton and Big Piney are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Pinedale (13 miles) and Afton (14 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 16.
- 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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