Black Butte

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May 1 at 6am - Dec 1

Please review the general regulations. No human presence from Dec 1 - May 1 at 6am. No hunting, camping, open fires or fireworks. Firewood cutting prohibited. CDK road closed to public. Pedestrian access through BLM land only

Dec 1- May 1 at 6am

No Collection of shed antlers or horns January 1-May 1 at 6:00 AM

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

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Pinedale Regional Office
432 East Mill Street
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4353

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this WHMA area.
None
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this WHMA area.
None
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this WHMA area.
None
Black Butte Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA) is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Pinedale, WY and was established in December 1977 as part of the elk feedground system to limit damage by elk on private lands. Black Butte provides quality winter range for up to 500 elk and a feedground. Vegetative communities on the 520 acres of Wyoming Game and Fish Commission owned land consists mostly of sagebrush grasslands with aspen and conifer stands in the higher elevations. Besides providing habitat for elk, Black Butte is home to Pronghorn, Sage grouse, moose, bears, rabbits, coyotes and many songbirds. The area was purchased solely for elk feeding and wildlife winter range. Pedestrian access is available through the adjacent BLM parcel only. The CDK road is open for administrative use only and is closed to the public. Black Butte was purchased with deed restrictions that prohibit hunting on the WHMA.