Deer Hunt Area 84, Atlantic Rim: harvest, draw results and public land
Deer Hunt Area 84 (Atlantic Rim) covers 574 square miles in WGFD's Lander Region and is 50.7% public land, most of it BLM (169,303 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates hunters took 13 mule deer (50% success for 26 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.
BLMState trust landArea 84Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Lander Region (also Green River and Laramie) |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Baggs (427) |
| Size | 574 square miles (367,358 acres) |
| Public land | 50.7% (186,101 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 13 mule deer, 0 white-tailed deer |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Rawlins, Sinclair and Wamsutter |
How much public land is in Deer Area 84?
50.7% of deer Area 84 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 186,101 of 367,358 acres. The largest share is BLM, 169,303 acres or 46.1% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 84 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 169,303 | 46.1% |
| State trust land | 16,798 | 4.6% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 16,850 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 7,990 acres no known public access, 5,329 acres road access or reached from other state land and 3,531 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 84
Wildlife Habitat Management Areas: Red Rim-Daley (25,915 acres here) and Red Rim-Grizzly (11,611 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 1 area covering 8,553 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 84?
WGFD reports mule deer and white-tailed deer separately. Mule deer, 2025: 26 active hunters took 13 (13 bucks), 50% 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 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 184 | 14.2 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13.6% | 144 | 48.0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42.1% | 162 | 20.3 |
| 2022 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 79.1% | 339 | 10.0 |
| 2021 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 64.1% | 280 | 11.2 |
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bucks | Does | Fawns | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 50% | 184 |
Source: WGFD 2025 deer harvest report, page 16 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 84 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 84:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 14 | 25 | Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 6 (final, April 2026), page 10. 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 84?
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 | 0 | 10 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 11 | not published | |
| Residents | 12 | 257 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 |
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 84?
Highways through the area: WY 789 (about 36 miles inside it), I-80 (about 25 miles inside it) and US 30 (about 25 miles inside it). Nearby: Rawlins (on the line), Sinclair (7 miles), Wamsutter (12 miles) and Saratoga (20 miles).
Which deer hunt areas border Area 84?
Deer Area 84 touches 4 other deer hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 80 | Spring Creek | 771 | 56.4% | 93 (2025) |
| Area 82 | Baggs | 1,002 | 73.2% | 548 (2025) |
| Area 98 | Chain Lakes | 1,093 | 66.4% | 23 (2025) |
| Area 100 | South Wamsutter | 1,775 | 73% | 61 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Deer Area 84?
50.7% of deer Area 84 is public land: 186,101 of its 367,358 acres, the largest share BLM (169,303 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 84?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 13 mule deer and 0 white-tailed deer were taken in deer Area 84. In 2024 the mule deer estimate was 3.
When does deer season open in Deer Area 84 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens October 1 and the latest closes October 14, 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 84?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for deer Area 84. Type 1 had 13 licenses and 300 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Deer Area 84?
No town is inside it. The nearest are Rawlins (on the line), Sinclair (7 miles) and Wamsutter (12 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 10.
- 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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