Unit 95

The Green River and Flaming Gorge Reservoir provide the primary geographic anchors—unmissable reference points for orientation and travel. Cedar Mountain and the Bald Range stand as useful high-point landmarks for navigation across the benchland. Several named bends and crossings along the Green River (Davis Bottom, Whiskey Bend, Buckboard Crossing) offer trail access and water sources.

The Bluffs provide dramatic terrain for glassing vantage points. Scattered springs—Pine Spring, Richardson Spring, Webb Spring, and Antelope Spring among them—mark reliable water in otherwise dry country and serve as hunting focal points during season.

Terrain spans mid-elevation high desert, ranging from around 6,000 to 8,600 feet with most country clustered in the lower-to-middle band. This translates to sagebrush flats and benches dominating, with scattered ponderosa and juniper appearing on higher slopes and north-facing aspects. The landscape reads as open country punctuated by low timbered ridges rather than forested mountain terrain.

Vegetation transitions are gradual—benches like Cottonwood Bench and Big Hollow Bench support sagebrush with isolated timber patches, while draws and canyon bottoms harbor denser vegetation. Higher summits like Cedar Mountain and Sage Creek Mountain anchor the landscape but represent breaks in otherwise rolling, semi-open country.

Limited road density keeps vehicular access moderate relative to unit size. Highway 414 runs north-south through the western half, linking to Interstate 80; Hoop Lake-Hole-in-the-Rock Road provides western approach from Utah; county roads thread through benchland toward scattered destinations. Towns like Lyman, McKinnon, and Rendezvous serve as staging points.

Most hunters likely concentrate near road access—county roads and easily reached benches. The vast, rolling sagebrush terrain and limited pull-offs mean that deliberate, foot-based hunting away from main roads can find quieter country. Pressure is manageable but concentrated on accessible benches and canyon bottoms.

Unit 95 sits in the high-desert country of southwestern Wyoming, bounded by Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. The Green River runs north-south through the unit's heart, serving as both a natural landmark and travel corridor. Western boundary follows the Hoop Lake-Hole-in-the-Rock Road from the Utah state line north to Lone Tree, where Highway 414 takes over as the northern approach.

The unit encompasses the benchland and valleys between these features—terrain that's large enough to absorb pressure but straightforward enough to navigate with basic road and map work.

The Green River is the unit's main water feature, running through the center with consistent flow and accessible crossings. Beyond that, water is scattered but present: numerous small reservoirs (Indian Reservoir, Dry Creek Reservoir, Sage Mountain Reservoir) dot the benchland; irrigation ditches and canals channel water across the high desert; natural springs including Pine Spring, Soaphole Spring, and Meadow Springs provide reliable sources away from rivers. Major creeks like Cottonwood Creek and Burnt Fork drain toward the Green River and offer seasonal water.

The middle-elevation terrain means snowmelt fills these drainages in spring, though late season requires hunting near springs or engineered water sources.

Pronghorn is the primary quarry in Unit 95, thriving in the sagebrush benchland and basin country. Early season hunting focuses on open benches where pronghorn congregate in scattered groups; long-range glassing from high points like Cedar Mountain or The Bluffs helps locate herds across the rolling terrain. Mid-season finds animals more unpredictable as temperatures warm; hunting near water sources (springs and small reservoirs) becomes more effective.

Late season pushes herds toward reliable water and lower-elevation benches as higher ground becomes less productive. The open country demands optics and patience—pronghorn can see across long distances in this sparse vegetation. Hunting from vehicle along county roads and then stalking adjacent benches is standard approach; planning watering sites and wind direction is critical in this terrain.