Wyoming Unit 42 Antelope

[hawkeye]

I should draw a Unit 42 antelope tag this year and I am seeking some input from others who have previously hunted the unit. We hunted unit 90-1 last year and had a great time. I know that Unit 42 is probably a step down from Unit 90-1 but what can I expect? There is a lot of private property in Unit 42 but there is also a large walk-in area and a HMA on the western side of the unit.

What can you tell me about the unit? Will I find huntable goats on the HMA and the walk-in area? Do I need to seek/pay for access on private property? What quality of goats will I see? Should I wait a couple weeks after the opener for the crowds to die down? Should I go early and try with my bow?

Any insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hawkeye

[devinandmissy]

We hunted right next door on 43 last year on a WMA. We saw about 200 antelope per day, best buck we saw in 4 days was 12". Dont plan on shooting a monster if you will be hunting on hunting a WMA. The area we hunted was pretty much all grassland so make sure you have a set of bipods or shooting sticks.