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Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes
Wyoming, United States
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About Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes
Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes is a antelope hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 3,252 km² (1,255 mi²). The town of Rawlins is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Pronghorn.
- Unit code
- 61
- Area
- 3,252 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,255 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,397 km² of public or protected land inside it, 74% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,170 | 67% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 253 | 8% |
| Unknown | 95 | 3% |
| Unknown | 0.6 | under 1% |
| City of Rawlins | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Rawlins | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn | Sep 19, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Antelope Hunt Area 55 Red Rim
- Antelope Hunt Area 56 Iron Springs
- Antelope Hunt Area 57 South Wamsutter
- Antelope Hunt Area 60 Table Rock
- Antelope Hunt Area 62 South Ferris
- Antelope Hunt Area 64 Bison Basin
- Antelope Hunt Area 68 Split Rock
- Antelope Hunt Area 106 Long Creek
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Bison Hunt Area 1 Absaroka
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 11 (Red Desert)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 16 (Gas Hills)
- Elk Hunt Area 24 Green Mountain
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Deer Hunt Area 96 Green Mountain
- Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes
- Elk Hunt Area 118 Shamrock Hills
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region Q
What HuntGrid shows for Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes?
About 3,252 km² (1,255 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,397 km² of public or protected land, 74% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Antelope Hunt Area 61 Chain Lakes?
In the same unit system: Antelope Hunt Area 55 Red Rim, Antelope Hunt Area 56 Iron Springs, Antelope Hunt Area 57 South Wamsutter, Antelope Hunt Area 60 Table Rock, Antelope Hunt Area 62 South Ferris, Antelope Hunt Area 64 Bison Basin, Antelope Hunt Area 68 Split Rock and Antelope Hunt Area 106 Long Creek.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Licence: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming (published "as is" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.