Can a hunter on a general deer licence hunt mule deer and white-tailed deer in hunt area 124?

A general-licence hunter may take antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer, so the licence covers both species with different rules for each. The mule deer must be antlered, while white-tailed deer have no sex or age restriction. A hunter must match the animal to the species rules.

Does a Region X general licence cover hunt area 124?

A Region X general licence is valid across all general-licence hunt areas in that region and covers hunt area 124. Wyoming residents buy a general deer licence over the counter with no draw involved; nonresidents must draw a Region general licence, with three quarters of those licences awarded by preference points and a quarter by random draw.

Which deer species are legal on a Type 3 hunt in hunt area 124?

Type 3 permits any white-tailed deer only; mule deer are not legal on this hunt. This hunt runs in archery from September 1–30 and regular season from November 1–December 15.

When do the regular-season hunts run in hunt area 124?

Type Gen regular season runs November 1–10. Type 3 and Type 8 regular seasons run November 1–December 15. Type 7 regular season runs November 1–November 30. Archery for all types runs September 1–30.

Wyoming Hunt Area 124 (Emblem) deer hunting

Licence

General licence area

Open public land

71%

Elevation

3,700–6,200 ft

Terrain

Gentle

Deer region

Hunt area 124 spreads across rolling hills with draws, river bottoms and scattered farmland between 3,700 and 6,200 feet, with typical ground near 4,300 feet. The terrain is predominantly gentle, and the country opens to foot travel across much of its expanse. Sagebrush dominates the landscape at over half the cover, with grass and meadow, riparian zones and other vegetation filling the rest. The terrain's low average slope and mix of terrain types make it crossable country, though most roads turn nearly impassable when wet. Mule deer and white-tailed deer both inhabit the hunt area, using sagebrush draws, hill complexes and riparian areas in different patterns—mule deer spread throughout, with densities highest along the Greybull River where the best winter cover lies, while white-tailed deer concentrate on river and creek bottoms and in farmland. Both species move between private holdings and nearby public ground as the season turns.

About 71% of the hunt area—roughly 355 square miles—lies on BLM and State Trust Land that a hunter can generally count on, with private land making up 23%. Fifteen walk-in areas provide access to deer hunting across enrolled private ground, several along the Greybull River where white-tailed deer are densest. Although public land is widespread, much of the best deer habitat sits on private property, so hunters succeed by using both the walk-in areas and the public ground near them. Roads and trailheads require standard attention, and seasonal mud can make travel difficult.

Licence and how this hunt area is drawn

Hunt Area 124 (Emblem) 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 X, 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 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 November 1 – November 10
Type 3 · Any white-tailed deer
Legal: white-tailed deer only
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular November 1 – December 15
Type 7 · Doe or fawn valid on or within one-half (1/2) mile of irrigated land
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular November 1 – November 30
Type 8 · Doe or fawn white-tailed deer
Legal: white-tailed deer only
Archery September 1 – September 30Regular November 1 – December 15

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

Archery for mule deer and white-tailed deer opens as velvet falls and bucks transition into early fall patterns, with deer still spread across their summer ranges through sagebrush, draws and riparian areas. September temperatures range from highs near 74°F to lows around 43°F with no significant snowfall, keeping travel easy and deer active through the warmth of the day. Public land is accessible throughout this early-season window, though hunters must work their way into sagebrush country and near water sources where deer congregate. Antlered mule deer and any white-tailed deer are legal—an antler requirement applies to mule deer only, while white-tailed deer carry no sex or age restriction.

Regular season for mule deer and white-tailed deer coincides with early migration and the migration-corridor staging phase leading toward the primary rut. November temperatures drop sharply from highs near 44°F to lows around 19°F, with average monthly snowfall near 1.6 inches that can slow travel but also improve trailing. Deer begin moving from summer to wintering areas and congregate in migration corridors, bringing both species into more predictable patterns. Public land access remains available, though wet conditions earlier in the month may hamper road travel. The hunt takes antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer under general-licence terms.

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

Archery for white-tailed deer opens in early September as velvet sheds and bucks transition into fall patterns, with white-tailed deer concentrated on river and creek bottoms and farmland where walk-in areas provide private-land access. September conditions favor early-season hunting with highs near 74°F, lows around 43°F and no meaningful snowfall, allowing foot travel through riparian zones and open country. Hunters targeting white-tailed deer benefit from the walk-in areas, particularly those along the Greybull River and other water courses where this species concentrates. Any white-tailed deer is legal—no antler or sex restriction applies.

Regular season spans November through mid-December as white-tailed deer move through migration corridors into the primary rut and late-rut phases. November and December bring rapid cooling, from November highs near 44°F to December highs around 33°F, with snowfall climbing from 1.6 inches in November to 2.1 inches in December; early-month mud may complicate road access, but later snow can aid trailing. Deer concentrate more predictably as the rut intensifies and winter consolidation begins, holding closer to river corridors and farmland where walk-in access is available. Any white-tailed deer remains legal throughout this extended season.

Type 7 — Doe or fawn valid on or within… (September–November)

Archery for doe and fawn white-tailed deer valid on or within one-half mile of irrigated land opens in early September as velvet sheds and fall patterns begin, with white-tailed deer concentrating near farmland and irrigated areas where they hold through the season. September offers mild conditions—highs near 74°F, lows around 43°F with no significant snow—favoring access to riparian zones and field margins on public land and enrolled walk-in areas. Hunters must identify irrigated land within the one-half-mile zone to keep their harvest legal, making waterside walk-in areas particularly relevant. Doe and fawn are the legal harvest, restricting the hunt to antlerless animals.

Regular season runs through November into early winter as doe and fawn move through early migration, primary rut and late-rut phases, still concentrated near water and farmland. November temperatures fall from highs near 44°F to lows around 19°F with average snowfall near 1.6 inches, and December continues cooling with highs around 33°F and 2.1 inches of snow; early-season mud may impede travel, but later snow aids hunting. The restriction to one-half mile of irrigated land remains in force, keeping hunters focused on the Greybull River, creek bottoms and water-dependent farmland where walk-in areas and public access converge. Does and fawns are legal throughout this season.

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

Archery for white-tailed doe and fawn opens in early September as velvet sheds and bucks transition into fall, with white-tailed deer concentrated on river and creek bottoms and farmland, many on private land but some accessible via walk-in areas. September conditions are favorable for foot travel—highs near 74°F, lows around 43°F with no significant snow—allowing hunters to work riparian zones and creek margins. Walk-in areas, particularly those along major water courses, offer the primary entry to white-tailed deer habitat where this species concentrates. Doe and fawn are the legal harvest, restricting the hunt to antlerless white-tailed deer.

Regular season extends into mid-December, spanning early migration, the primary rut and late-rut consolidation as white-tailed deer move and concentrate. November highs near 44°F drop to December highs around 33°F, with November snowfall averaging 1.6 inches and December 2.1 inches; early-month mud can complicate road access, while later snow facilitates trailing. Deer remain concentrated near water and farmland throughout this period, and walk-in areas continue to offer the most productive entry to private-ground habitat. Doe and fawn white-tailed deer remain the legal harvest throughout.

Land and access

BLM66%

Generally open to public hunting

private land23%

Private

unclassified ownership7%

Ownership unclassified

State Trust Land4%

Generally open to public hunting

About 71% of this hunt area is ground a hunter can generally count on — BLM and State Trust Land, roughly 355 square miles. Public ownership is not the same as easy entry: roads, trailheads, seasonal closures and private inholdings all still apply.

State trust land counts toward the open figure above. Wyoming extends hunting on legally accessiblestate trust land to the public unless a parcel is specifically closed — the catch is the access itself, since crossing private ground to reach it still needs the landowner’s permission. Camping, fires and off-road vehicles are not allowed on it.

This hunt area has 15 enrolled walk-in areas. That is private ground enrolled for public access, not public land. A Walk-In Area needs no permission slip — a hunter may walk in during the open period, subject to its posted rules. Enrollment is renegotiated every year, so check current status before counting on either.

Where deer are mapped

Yearlong Range76%

the only layer that means year-round use

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

Across the unit

Sagebrush54%

Other cover26%

Grass and meadow16%

Riparian3%

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	32°F	8°F	2 in
February	37°F	12°F	2.7 in
March	50°F	23°F	0.9 in
April	58°F	31°F	0.3 in
May	68°F	41°F	0 in
June	78°F	49°F	0 in
July	87°F	55°F	0 in
August	85°F	53°F	0 in
September	74°F	43°F	0 in
October	59°F	32°F	0.2 in
November	44°F	19°F	1.6 in
December	33°F	10°F	2.1 in

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

Common questions

Can a hunter on a general deer licence hunt mule deer and white-tailed deer in hunt area 124?: A general-licence hunter may take antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer, so the licence covers both species with different rules for each. The mule deer must be antlered, while white-tailed deer have no sex or age restriction. A hunter must match the animal to the species rules.
Does a Region X general licence cover hunt area 124?: A Region X general licence is valid across all general-licence hunt areas in that region and covers hunt area 124. Wyoming residents buy a general deer licence over the counter with no draw involved; nonresidents must draw a Region general licence, with three quarters of those licences awarded by preference points and a quarter by random draw.
What is the access situation for deer hunting on public land in hunt area 124?: About 71% of the hunt area lies on BLM and State Trust Land generally open to hunting, but public ownership alone does not guarantee easy entry—roads, trailheads, seasonal closures and private inholdings all still apply. Fifteen walk-in areas provide access to private ground for deer hunting, with several located along the Greybull River where white-tailed deer are concentrated.
Which deer species are legal on a Type 3 hunt in hunt area 124?: Type 3 permits any white-tailed deer only; mule deer are not legal on this hunt. This hunt runs in archery from September 1–30 and regular season from November 1–December 15.
When do the regular-season hunts run in hunt area 124?: Type Gen regular season runs November 1–10. Type 3 and Type 8 regular seasons run November 1–December 15. Type 7 regular season runs November 1–November 30. Archery for all types runs September 1–30.

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.

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