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Unit 120

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Area 120 covers the Powder River Basin country south of Buffalo and west of Kaycee—classic central Wyoming sage prairie, broken creek country, and the foothills climbing toward the Bighorn front. Elevations run from about 4,500 feet on the basin floor to 6,500 feet on the higher benches and breaks. The country is rolling sage and bunchgrass prairie with eroded creek-side breaks, scattered ponderosa pine on the higher ridges, and cottonwood ribbons along the Powder River and its tributaries. The Hole-in-the-Wall country in the southern reach—where Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch holed up—is a recognizable regional landmark. Coal-bed methane and oil-and-gas development is widespread; pumpjacks and lease roads are part of the landscape. BLM, state trust, and significant private ranch share the country with extensive HMA and Walk-In access. I-25 frames the east; county and lease roads thread the basin. Buffalo and Kaycee are the local supply towns; Casper is the larger metro hub south. Cell service is fair on I-25 and reasonable in the developed gas fields. Antelope rifle in October is the bread-and-butter; the open sage holds strong pronghorn density and the broken creek country is where the mature bucks live. Mule deer in the breaks and pine-edge country; whitetail in the river bottoms. Wind blows hard, energy traffic is constant, and the country is bigger than it looks driving I-25.

Unit Stats

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
77°
50°
Oct
56°
36°
Nov
42°
24°
Dec
34°
17°
Jan
29°
15°
Feb
27°
9°

Recent Trophy Scores · 2020–2025

Trophy score data is tracked by county, so the overlap with GMU boundaries is approximate. These numbers tell you whether the area is capable of growing big animals — they do not indicate public vs. private land. Big elk can come from anywhere; most elk in the lower 48 trace back to Yellowstone stock that was transplanted west after the species was nearly extirpated in the early 1900s.

CountySpeciesMethodCountAvg ScoreTop Score
NatronaElkArchery4321336
NatronaMule DeerArchery2162172
NatronaPronghornArchery97178
NatronaPronghornRifle48384
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Nearest Towns

SundanceSmall town; gas, groceries, lodging. Gateway to Black Hills NF and Devils Tower.
GilletteFull services: gas, groceries (Walmart, Smiths), lodging, hospital (Campbell County Health). Largest NE WY city.
NewcastleFull services: gas, groceries, lodging, medical clinic. Southern Black Hills access.
MoorcroftSmall town; gas, basic supplies. Near Keyhole Reservoir and Devils Tower.
HulettSmall town near Devils Tower; gas, basic supplies, lodging.
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Campgrounds

Reuter CampgroundUSFS (Black Hills NF)Near Sundance; 24 sites; 6,200 ft; ponderosa pine setting.
Cook Lake CampgroundUSFS (Black Hills NF)Bear Lodge area; 32 sites; 5,800 ft; trout lake.
Devils Tower CampgroundNPSDevils Tower NM; 46 sites; scenic; fills up quickly.
Keyhole State ParkWY State ParksKeyhole Reservoir; multiple loops; good base for NE WY hunts.
Dispersed campingUSFS (Black Hills NF) / BLMAvailable along forest roads in the Bear Lodge Mountains and BLM land throughout the Powder River Basin.
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Statewide Outfitters & Directories

These outfitters operate statewide or in multiple regions. Check each one's website to confirm they cover Unit 120.

Pinedale, WY. Bridger Wilderness. Since 1976 (48 years). Elk, deer, bear, moose, antelope. 80% return/referral clients. Guide of the Year awards.
Douglas, WY. 300,000 acres, Area 7. License #BG 063. Trophy elk, deer, antelope, bear, birds. MBNF permitted.
Western WY. Pack-in wilderness + drive-in camps. 80% bull elk success (2024). Documented results 2009-2025. Elk, deer, sheep, moose, lion.
Cody, WY. East Yellowstone highway. Absaroka Range pack-in hunts. Elk, mule deer, bear. Guest ranch + outfitting.
Jackson Hole / Teton Wilderness. Thorofare and upper Yellowstone. 30+ years. Backcountry horseback elk hunts.
Cody, WY. North Fork Shoshone, near Yellowstone East Entrance. Guided elk and mule deer.
Sunlight Basin. Horseback wilderness hunts. Small group camps. Elk and mule deer. Cody area.
Star Valley / Wyoming Range. Units 90, 92, 94. Region G/H. Elk and mule deer. Verified live.

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Outdoor & Gun Stores

Sportsman's WarehouseGillette, WYFull hunting/outdoor retailer; firearms, ammo, optics.
WalmartGillette, WYAmmo, basic hunting supplies, camping gear.
Rocky Mountain Discount SportsGillette, WYHunting and fishing gear; ammo, clothing, knives.
Sundance HardwareSundance, WYBasic hunting supplies and ammo; local knowledge.
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Game Processors

Frontier Meat ProcessingGillette, WYWild game processing; sausage, jerky; (307) 682-0723
Sundance MeatsSundance, WYWild game processing; basic cuts and wrap; call ahead.
Newcastle Custom MeatsNewcastle, WYSmall processor; wild game cuts; verify hours during season.
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Gas Stations

Flying J / MaverikGillette, WY — I-90; 24-hr fuel.
Loaf 'N JugSundance, WY — I-90; convenient for Black Hills staging.
ConocoHulett, WY — last fuel before heading into Bear Lodge backcountry.
MaverikMoorcroft, WY — I-90; junction of US-14.
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