WY Mule Deer Unit 119 — Anchor

# WY 119 Anchor — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 119 spans 281,198 acres across high-elevation terrain (4,934–12,441 ft) with 63.5% public land. Archery seasons run September 1–30; rifle seasons extend into late October/November, offering a reasonable window for hunters with variable elevation access. ## Herd Quality & Trends Herd composition is **Good** (72/100 quality index in 2024) with a buck:doe ratio of 24:100. Recent decades show declining trophy averages: Hot Springs County (which overlaps this unit) produced a 241.8 buck in 1983 but only a 184.1 in 2014—a notable drop suggesting older age-class bucks are being harvested...