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Deer Hunt Area 130 Big Sandy
Wyoming, United States
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About Deer Hunt Area 130 Big Sandy
Deer Hunt Area 130 Big Sandy is a deer hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,783 km² (688 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lander, about 33 km from its edge.
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
- 130
- Area
- 1,783 km²
- Area (miles)
- 688 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,631 km² of public or protected land inside it, 91% 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 | 1,224 | 69% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 254 | 14% |
| Unknown | 105 | 6% |
| Unknown | 53 | 3% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 15, 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
- Deer Hunt Area 92 South Wind River
- Deer Hunt Area 94 Twin Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 131 Steamboat
- Deer Hunt Area 138 Boulder
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
- Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 3 (Bridger)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 3
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit)
- Moose Hunt Area 30 Sweetwater
- Antelope Hunt Area 91 Dry Sandy
- Elk Hunt Area 99 Big Sandy
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region H
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Hunt Area 130 Big Sandy
- 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 130 Big Sandy?
About 1,783 km² (688 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Hunt Area 130 Big Sandy?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,631 km² of public or protected land, 91% 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 130 Big Sandy?
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 130 Big Sandy?
In the same unit system: Deer Hunt Area 92 South Wind River, Deer Hunt Area 94 Twin Creek, Deer Hunt Area 131 Steamboat and Deer Hunt Area 138 Boulder.
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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.