Deer Hunt Area 60, Pole Mountain: harvest, draw results and public land
Deer Hunt Area 60 (Pole Mountain) covers 487 square miles in WGFD's Laramie Region and is 25% public land, most of it national forest (52,548 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates hunters took 214 mule deer (69% success for 310 mule deer hunters) and 34 white-tailed deer here. The 2026 season table lists 5 license rows 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 landOther public (state parks, military)Area 60Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Laramie Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Laramie Mountains (537); white-tailed deer: Southeast Wyoming |
| Size | 487 square miles (311,381 acres) |
| Public land | 25% (77,785 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 214 mule deer, 34 white-tailed deer |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 6, Type 8 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Warren AFB, Laramie and Cheyenne |
How much public land is in Deer Area 60?
25% of deer Area 60 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 77,785 of 311,381 acres. The largest share is national forest, 52,548 acres or 16.9% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 60 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 52,548 | 16.9% |
| State trust land | 18,188 | 5.8% |
| BLM | 7,049 | 2.3% |
| Other public (state parks, military) | 5,880 | 1.9% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 18,188 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 8,813 acres road access or reached from other state land, 7,576 acres no known public access and 1,799 acres next to other public land. 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 60
Wildlife Habitat Management Areas: Pilot Hill (3,011 acres here) and John/Annie Woodhouse (679 acres here). Hunter Management Areas: North Crow (6,215 acres here), Pilot Hill (3,011 acres here) and FE Warren (2,057 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 1 area covering 94 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 60?
WGFD reports mule deer and white-tailed deer separately. Mule deer, 2025: 310 active hunters took 214 (151 bucks), 69% success. White-tailed deer, 2025: 157 active hunters took 34 (10 bucks), 21.7% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 310 | 214 | 151 | 59 | 4 | 69% | 1,770 | 8.3 |
| 2024 | 293 | 217 | 147 | 67 | 3 | 74.1% | 1,364 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | 280 | 170 | 124 | 40 | 6 | 60.7% | 1,565 | 9.2 |
| 2022 | 285 | 154 | 102 | 46 | 6 | 54% | 1,569 | 10.2 |
| 2021 | 262 | 185 | 110 | 65 | 10 | 70.6% | 1,457 | 7.9 |
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | 34 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 21.7% | 1,208 | 35.5 |
| 2024 | 134 | 25 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 18.7% | 1,169 | 46.8 |
| 2023 | 158 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 15.2% | 857 | 35.7 |
| 2022 | 134 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 13.4% | 701 | 38.9 |
| 2021 | 113 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 10.6% | 495 | 41.3 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 105 | 98 | 64 | 65.3% | 518 |
| Type 2 | 203 | 182 | 118 | 64.8% | 1,067 |
| Type 6 | 51 | 40 | 32 | 80% | 185 |
Source: WGFD 2025 deer harvest report, page 15 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 60 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 60:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Nov 5 | 100 | Any deer |
| Type 2 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Nov 5 | 200 | Any deer off national forest |
| Type 3 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 100 | Any white-tailed deer |
| Type 6 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | 50 | Doe or fawn |
| Type 8 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 100 | Doe or fawn white-tailed deer |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 8. 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 60?
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 | 61 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 79 | 674 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 12 | 73 | 12 | 5 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 10 | 12 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 4 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 158 | 158 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 30 | 42 | 30 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 10 | 0 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 4 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 80 | 9 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 10 | 90 | not published | |
| Residents | 39 | 366 | not published |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 70 | 8 | not published | |
| Residents | 80 | 14 | not published |
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 60?
Highways through the area: I-80 (about 47 miles inside it), WY 210 (about 38 miles inside it), US 30 (about 26 miles inside it), WY 222 (about 7 miles inside it) and US 87 (about 7 miles inside it). Towns inside: Warren AFB. Nearby: Laramie (on the line) and Cheyenne (3 miles).
Which deer hunt areas border Area 60?
Deer Area 60 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 15 | Southeast Wyoming | 5,295 | 8.8% | 1,107 (2025) |
| Area 59 | South Laramie Mountains | 1,350 | 13.2% | 412 (2025) |
| Area 61 | Harriman | 339 | 12% | 51 (2025) |
| Area 74 | Kyle | 843 | 22.5% | 75 (2025) |
| Area 77 | Boulder Ridge | 377 | 18.2% | 31 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Deer Area 60?
25% of deer Area 60 is public land: 77,785 of its 311,381 acres, the largest share national forest (52,548 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 60?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 214 mule deer and 34 white-tailed deer were taken in deer Area 60. In 2024 the mule deer estimate was 217.
When does deer season open in Deer Area 60 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens October 1 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 60?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 5 limited quota hunts for deer Area 60. The largest, Type 2, had 214 licenses and 212 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Deer Area 60?
Warren AFB is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Laramie (on the line) and Cheyenne (3 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 8.
- 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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