Can a hunter use a region licence in hunt area 114?

Yes. Hunt area 114 is a general-licence area in deer region F, and a Region F general licence is valid there. A Wyoming resident purchases a general deer licence over the counter with no draw, while a nonresident must draw a Region general licence, valid across all general-licence hunt areas in region F.

Do Wyoming residents need preference points to draw here?

No. Wyoming residents have no deer preference points at all, and the resident draw is random—there is no resident point cutoff for any hunt area in the state. A nonresident applicant, however, competes in a preference-point draw where three quarters of the Region general licences go top-down by points, with a quarter awarded to a random draw.

Which deer species can a hunter legally take here?

Hunt area 114 offers both mule deer and white-tailed deer, but under different hunts with different rules. Type 1 and Type Gen hunts permit antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer. Type 3 permits any white-tailed deer, and Type 8 permits doe or fawn white-tailed deer only—in those white-tailed hunts, mule deer are not legal whatever their antlers.

Does hunt area 114 require a nonresident guide?

Yes. The entire hunt area falls within designated wilderness. Wyoming law requires a nonresident to be accompanied by a licensed guide or a resident guide in wilderness. A nonresident planning to hunt here without hiring an outfitter should reconsider—a resident guide must be present.

When does the rut occur during the seasons here?

Archery seasons (September 1–30) fall during the velvet shed and early fall transition. Type 1 regular runs November 1–20, spanning early pre-rut staging and the primary rut. Type 3 and Type 8 regular seasons extend October 1–December 31, covering fall migration, pre-rut staging, and the full rut into early winter. Type Gen regular is October 15–November 10, covering early migration through early pre-rut staging.

Wyoming Hunt Area 114 (Wall Mountain) deer hunting

Licence

General licence area

Open public land

100%

Elevation

6,700–12,500 ft

Terrain

Rugged

Deer region

Hunt area 114 is a mountainous expanse of national forest between 6,700 and 12,500 feet, with typical ground near 10,000 feet. The country divides between steep timbered drainages and rolling sagebrush basins. Terrain averages 21.6 degrees of slope—rugged ground overall, with 18% gentle, 43% moderate, 35% steep, and 5% very steep. Lower elevations run about 45% conifer and 39% sagebrush with scattered grass and meadow. Mid elevations shift to sagebrush-conifer mix with more meadow. Higher elevations open to grass and other cover, with sagebrush still present and conifers sparse. The entire hunt area lies within designated wilderness, which requires a nonresident to be accompanied by a licensed guide or a resident guide.

All 182 square miles of hunt area 114 is national forest. The ground is public, but accessing it remains neither simple nor guaranteed—roads, trailheads, and seasonal closures all still apply. A hunter needs to plan approach routes carefully and check current conditions before the season. Because the area sits entirely within wilderness boundaries, nonresidents unable to secure an outfitter or resident guide should plan accordingly.

Hunting here depends on deer migration rather than resident populations. Fall snowstorms push mule deer down from dispersed summer ranges across the surrounding watersheds, and white-tailed deer presence is minimal to absent. The timing of these movements and the severity of early storms dictate access and opportunity throughout the season.

Licence and how this hunt area is drawn

Hunt Area 114 (Wall Mountain) is a general-licence hunt area, and how a hunter gets a licence for it depends on where they live.

A Wyoming resident buys a general deer licence over the counter — unlimited statewide, on sale from mid-July. No draw, no application, no preference points.
A nonresident cannot buy one. They must draw a Region general licence — for this hunt area, deer region F, which is valid across the general-licence hunt areas of that region and nowhere else.

A hunter may hold only ONE general deer licence in a year, so a general licence is a single choice rather than something to stack.

Wyoming residents have no preference points for deer — the resident deer draw is random, and no resident point cutoff exists for any hunt area in the state. For nonresidents points matter a great deal: Wyoming awards 75% of each nonresident pool through the preference-point draw, top-down by points, and the remaining 25% at random. Nonresidents also choose between the Regular and Special pools — the same hunts at two price points, competing separately.

Seasons (2026)

Type 1 · Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer
Legal: mule deer and white-tailed deer, under different rules
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular November 1 – November 20
Type 3 · Any white-tailed deer
Legal: white-tailed deer only
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular October 1 – December 31
Type 8 · Doe or fawn white-tailed deer
Legal: white-tailed deer only
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular October 1 – December 31
Type Gen — general licence · Antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer
Legal: mule deer and white-tailed deer, under different rules
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular October 15 – November 10

The wording of each hunt is the Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s and is legally exact — a “doe or fawn” hunt is not a deer hunt in general, and a hunt limited to part of the area is not valid across it. Confirm every hunt in the current regulations before applying.

Hunting each season

Type 1 — Antlered mule deer or any… · mule deer & whitetail (September–November)

Archery for antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer runs September 1–30 as deer shed velvet and enter early fall patterns. September temperatures range from highs near 55°F to lows around 34°F, with roughly 2 inches of snowfall typical for the month—generally mild conditions that keep higher elevations accessible. Access across the national forest remains open, though any hunter entering wilderness must be accompanied by a licensed guide or a resident guide if a nonresident. The archery season is physically demanding on steep, timbered ground; patience and fitness matter more than numbers. The regular season runs November 1–20, spanning early pre-rut staging through the primary rut when mule bucks are active and responding to calls and decoys. By November, conditions harden considerably—highs drop to 30°F, lows to 14°F, and the area receives about 21 inches of snow as the month progresses. Early storms can improve hunting by pushing deer into accessible drainages, but later snow can make high-elevation travel difficult. A nonresident must again be accompanied in wilderness. This hunt permits antlered mule deer under no point requirement and any white-tailed deer without sex or age restriction.

Type 3 — Any white-tailed deer · whitetail only (September–December)

The any-white-tailed-deer hunt runs archery September 1–30 and regular October 1–December 31, a long season covering multiple rut phases. September archery is mild; temperatures peak near 55°F and dip to 34°F with light snowfall, and wilderness access remains good for nonresidents with a guide. The regular season lasts three months as temperatures fall from October highs around 41°F to December lows near 8°F, with October snowfall around 11 inches building to 26 inches by December. Deer movement intensifies through early fall migration, pre-rut staging, and the primary rut in November before settling into late-season patterns. Wilderness requires guide accompaniment for nonresidents throughout. This hunt is open to any white-tailed deer—buck, doe, or fawn—with no antler or sex restriction, but white-tailed opportunity here is very limited; mule deer are far more common and not legal on this hunt.

Type 8 — Doe or fawn white-tailed deer · whitetail only (September–December)

Doe or fawn white-tailed deer hunting follows archery September 1–30 and a long regular season October 1–December 31. September conditions are mild, with highs around 55°F and roughly 2 inches of monthly snowfall keeping wilderness passages open. From October through December, temperatures plummet—October sees highs of 41°F and 11 inches of snow; November drops to 30°F highs and 21 inches; December falls to 23°F highs with 26 inches of snow—making late-season access increasingly difficult. Hunters pursuing antlerless white-tailed deer face the same rut cycles as other hunts, from early fall migration through the winter consolidation phase. Nonresidents must be accompanied in wilderness. White-tailed opportunity on this area is minimal, and hunters should expect mule deer to dominate what they encounter.

Type Gen — Antlered mule deer or any… · mule deer & whitetail (September–November)

The general-licence hunt for antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer offers archery September 1–30 and regular October 15–November 10. September archery is mild, with highs near 55°F, lows near 34°F, and about 2 inches of snowfall; access to wilderness requires guide accompaniment for nonresidents. The regular season spans early fall migration through early pre-rut staging as the temperature curve steepens—October 15 sees highs around 41°F and 11 inches of monthly snow, while by November 10 highs have dropped to 30°F and the area accumulates heavy snow. Early storms can concentrate deer in major drainages, improving access and opportunity. Nonresidents must be accompanied in designated wilderness. This hunt permits antlered mule deer under no point requirement and any white-tailed deer, though white-tailed presence is very limited here.

Land and access

National Forest100%

Generally open to public hunting

About 100% of this hunt area is ground a hunter can generally count on — National Forest, roughly 182 square miles. Public ownership is not the same as easy entry: roads, trailheads, seasonal closures and private inholdings all still apply.

This hunt area includes designated wilderness. Wyoming law requires a nonresident to be accompanied by a licensed guide or a resident guide in designated wilderness.

Where deer are mapped

Summer Range100%

used in summer

Each figure is the share of the hunt area that layer covers. It says where deer are mapped, not where inside the area they are, and not when they move.

Habitat and cover

Lower elevations

Conifer45%

Sagebrush39%

Grass and meadow13%

Other cover2%

Riparian1%

Mid elevations

Sagebrush36%

Conifer31%

Grass and meadow23%

Other cover10%

Higher elevations

Other cover35%

Grass and meadow31%

Sagebrush31%

Conifer4%

Shares are of each elevation band, not of the whole hunt area — they describe what grows up there, not how much of the area sits at that elevation.

Weather through the season

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Snowfall
January	25°F	9°F	23 in
February	27°F	8°F	22.6 in
March	35°F	13°F	22.5 in
April	41°F	18°F	22.3 in
May	49°F	27°F	5.5 in
June	57°F	34°F	0.3 in
July	66°F	41°F	0 in
August	64°F	40°F	0 in
September	55°F	34°F	2 in
October	41°F	24°F	10.7 in
November	30°F	14°F	21.2 in
December	23°F	8°F	25.6 in

Snowfall is the monthly total, not depth lying on the ground.

Common questions

Can a hunter use a region licence in hunt area 114?: Yes. Hunt area 114 is a general-licence area in deer region F, and a Region F general licence is valid there. A Wyoming resident purchases a general deer licence over the counter with no draw, while a nonresident must draw a Region general licence, valid across all general-licence hunt areas in region F.
Do Wyoming residents need preference points to draw here?: No. Wyoming residents have no deer preference points at all, and the resident draw is random—there is no resident point cutoff for any hunt area in the state. A nonresident applicant, however, competes in a preference-point draw where three quarters of the Region general licences go top-down by points, with a quarter awarded to a random draw.
Which deer species can a hunter legally take here?: Hunt area 114 offers both mule deer and white-tailed deer, but under different hunts with different rules. Type 1 and Type Gen hunts permit antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer. Type 3 permits any white-tailed deer, and Type 8 permits doe or fawn white-tailed deer only—in those white-tailed hunts, mule deer are not legal whatever their antlers.
Does hunt area 114 require a nonresident guide?: Yes. The entire hunt area falls within designated wilderness. Wyoming law requires a nonresident to be accompanied by a licensed guide or a resident guide in wilderness. A nonresident planning to hunt here without hiring an outfitter should reconsider—a resident guide must be present.
When does the rut occur during the seasons here?: Archery seasons (September 1–30) fall during the velvet shed and early fall transition. Type 1 regular runs November 1–20, spanning early pre-rut staging and the primary rut. Type 3 and Type 8 regular seasons extend October 1–December 31, covering fall migration, pre-rut staging, and the full rut into early winter. Type Gen regular is October 15–November 10, covering early migration through early pre-rut staging.

Sources

Wyoming Game & Fish — Hunting & Trapping — licence types, general and limited-quota hunts, and season structure
WGFD Hunt Planner — hunt-area boundaries, season dates and the unit descriptions
WGFD — Draw results and odds — how the resident random draw and the nonresident preference-point draw work
WGFD — Regulations — the legal limitations on each hunt, and the statewide licence rules
USGS National Land Cover Database (NLCD 2021) and 3DEP elevation — land cover and terrain by elevation band

Seasons, licence types and boundaries change. Confirm every detail with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department before applying or hunting.

All Wyoming deer hunt areas