Unit 102 West Green River (Area 102)
Big-basin sagebrush country climbing to the timbered spine of Commissary Ridge
Overthrust Belt / Green River Basin · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
1,492
sq mi
Public land
60%
approx.
Elevation
6,200–9,200
feet
Motorized
extensive
access
Overview
Hunt Area 102 is a sprawling elk unit that stretches from the checkerboard sagebrush flats along Interstate 80 north to Commissary Ridge, LaBarge Creek and the Green River. The low country is classic high-desert antelope and mule deer ground, while the elk concentrate in the timbered ribs of the southern Wyoming Range and Commissary Ridge on the northern half of the unit. It is a unit of two personalities: wide-open BLM basin in the south and a forested, wetter foothill belt in the north.
Terrain
Rolling sagebrush basins and badland benches in the south rising to conifer-and-aspen ridges along Commissary Ridge and the southern Wyoming Range in the north.
Cover: Wyoming big sagebrush, greasewood and grass in the basins; aspen, lodgepole, Douglas-fir and mountain shrub with willow-lined creek bottoms up high.
Landmarks: Commissary Ridge · LaBarge Creek · Green River · Hams Fork River · Fontenelle country
Access
Southern boundary rides I-80 through Union Pacific land-grant checkerboard, so alternating public/private sections make legal access to some BLM parcels tricky; corner-crossing risk applies. Northern forest and Commissary Ridge have continuous public ground via Bridger-Teton NF roads. Lower creek bottoms are private ranch requiring permission.
Managers: BLM, USFS Bridger-Teton NF (Kemmerer RD), private ranch, WY state trust
Access points: Commissary Ridge Road (USFS) from Kemmerer/Hams Fork · LaBarge Creek road system · US 189 / La Barge access on the east · BLM roads off WY 372 and US 30
Species notes
Rocky Mountain Elk
common qualityElk hold in the timbered Commissary Ridge and southern Wyoming Range foothills across the northern half of the unit, using aspen pockets and dark timber and dropping to sage transition zones with weather.
- →Glass aspen/timber edges along Commissary Ridge at first and last light
- →Work the LaBarge Creek drainages and their willow bottoms
- →Push higher benches early season, then hunt lower sage-timber transitions as storms move elk
- →Get well back from the trailheads on foot or horseback for undisturbed animals
Pronghorn
abundant qualityThe southern sagebrush basins hold strong pronghorn numbers typical of southwest Wyoming's world-class antelope range.
- →Spot-and-stalk off the two-tracks in the sage basins
- →Watch water sources and fence lines in dry stretches
- →Use terrain folds and draws to close distance on open flats
- →Vet public/private ownership carefully in the checkerboard before stalking
Mule Deer
common qualityPart of the storied West Green River / Region H deer country; mule deer use the sage-and-aspen transition and higher ridges with genuine trophy potential in the northern breaks.
- →Glass sage-brush draws and aspen fingers on the foothill benches
- →Hunt the timber transition on Commissary Ridge for mature bucks
- →Focus north-facing pockets holding bucks in early season
- →Be patient and cover country with quality glass
Moose
limited qualityShiras moose inhabit the willow bottoms of LaBarge Creek and the wetter Commissary Ridge drainages in low, limited-quota numbers.
- →Still-hunt willow creek bottoms at dawn and dusk
- →Check beaver ponds and riparian pockets
- →Move slowly and glass thick riparian edges
Pro tips
- →Treat this as two hunts: pronghorn/deer in the south basin, elk in the north timber.
- →Download a land-ownership map and verify every section along the I-80 checkerboard before hunting.
- →The Commissary Ridge road system is the key to elk; get up it early before other trucks.
- →Carry recovery gear and chains — clay roads become impassable when wet.
- →Scout water in the dry basins; pronghorn and access both revolve around it.
Watch out for
- !Union Pacific land-grant checkerboard along I-80 and the rail corridor — alternating private sections and corner-crossing exposure
- !Private ranch inholdings along Hams Fork and lower creek bottoms
- !Sudden mud on clay/two-track roads after storms
- !Remote, low-cell-coverage basins — tell someone your plan
Logistics
Kemmerer is the practical basecamp with fuel, lodging and groceries; La Barge and Big Piney serve the northeast. Services thin out fast once you leave the highways. Dispersed camping is available on BLM and Bridger-Teton NF ground; carry water in the basins.
Nearest towns: Kemmerer, Diamondville, La Barge, Big Piney, Green River
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Wyoming sources:
Research sources: WGFD Chapter 7 Elk Hunting Seasons (Area 102 boundary) · WGFD Elk Hunt Planner · GOHUNT Wyoming Unit Profiles / Region H
FAQ
- How big is Unit 102 in Wyoming?
- Unit 102 (West Green River (Area 102)) covers about 1,492 square miles, ranging from roughly 6,200 to 9,200 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 102?
- Approximately 60% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM, USFS Bridger-Teton NF (Kemmerer RD), private ranch, WY state trust. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 102?
- Rocky Mountain Elk, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Moose. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Wyoming agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.
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