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Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood
Wyoming, United States
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About Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood
Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood is a deer hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 688 km² (266 mi²). The town of Thermopolis 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 Mule deer and White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 127
- Area
- 688 km²
- Area (miles)
- 266 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 541 km² of public or protected land inside it, 79% 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 | 500 | 73% |
| Unknown | 39 | 6% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.7 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Town of Thermopolis, WY | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 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
- Deer Hunt Area 37 Copper Mountain
- Deer Hunt Area 119 Anchor
- Deer Hunt Area 120 Hamilton Dome
- Deer Hunt Area 125 Fifteen Mile
- Deer Hunt Area 164 Nowater
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
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 6
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 20 (Owl Creek/Bighorn Basin)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 32 (Absaroka management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin
- Antelope Hunt Area 83 Owl Creek
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
- Nonresident Deer Region X
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood
- 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 Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood?
About 688 km² (266 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 541 km² of public or protected land, 79% 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 Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood?
In the same unit system: Deer Hunt Area 37 Copper Mountain, Deer Hunt Area 119 Anchor, Deer Hunt Area 120 Hamilton Dome, Deer Hunt Area 125 Fifteen Mile and Deer Hunt Area 164 Nowater.
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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.