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Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa
Wyoming, United States
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About Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa
Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa is a deer hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 885 km² (342 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Buffalo, about 10 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
- 28
- Area
- 885 km²
- Area (miles)
- 342 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 881 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 878 | 99% |
| Unknown | 2.8 | under 1% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.1 | 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 25, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 24 Sheridan
- Deer Hunt Area 25 Tongue-Goose
- Deer Hunt Area 27 Buffalo
- Deer Hunt Area 30 Upper Powder River
- Deer Hunt Area 40 Buffalo Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 46 Cloud Peak
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 4 (closed)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 4 (Bighorns management unit)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 8
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 15 (Kaycee)
- Antelope Hunt Area 20 Upper Powder River
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)
- Moose Hunt Area 34 Hunter Mesa
- Elk Hunt Area 34 Upper Powder River
- Elk Hunt Area 35 Hunter Mesa
- Elk Hunt Area 36 Rock Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 102 Buffalo
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
- Nonresident Deer Region Y
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa
- 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 28 Hunter Mesa?
About 885 km² (342 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 881 km² of public or protected land, 100% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa?
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 Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa?
In the same unit system: Deer Hunt Area 24 Sheridan, Deer Hunt Area 25 Tongue-Goose, Deer Hunt Area 27 Buffalo, Deer Hunt Area 30 Upper Powder River, Deer Hunt Area 40 Buffalo Creek and Deer Hunt Area 46 Cloud Peak.
More on huntgrid.net
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.