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Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes
Wyoming, United States
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About Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes
Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes is a deer hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,833 km² (1,094 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 Mule deer and White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 98
- Area
- 2,833 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,094 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,002 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 | 1,815 | 64% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 253 | 9% |
| Unknown | 56 | 2% |
| 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes are in Wyoming Game and Fish Department's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Deer Hunt Area 80 Spring Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 84 Atlantic Rim
- Deer Hunt Area 87 Ferris
- Deer Hunt Area 96 Green Mountain
- Deer Hunt Area 100 South Wamsutter
- Deer Hunt Area 131 Steamboat
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Hunt Area 98 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 Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes?
About 2,833 km² (1,094 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,002 km² of public or protected land, 71% 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 98 Chain Lakes?
In Wyoming Game and Fish Department's official regulations: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/regulations
Which units are next to Deer Hunt Area 98 Chain Lakes?
In the same unit system: Deer Hunt Area 80 Spring Creek, Deer Hunt Area 84 Atlantic Rim, Deer Hunt Area 87 Ferris, Deer Hunt Area 96 Green Mountain, Deer Hunt Area 100 South Wamsutter and Deer Hunt Area 131 Steamboat.
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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.