CODY — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds deer hunters of a recent boundary change to Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 109 northwest of Cody. 

The eastern boundary of Deer Hunt Area 106 has changed and now follows Dead Indian Creek. The switchbacks on Chief Joseph Highway east of Dead Indian Creek are now part of Deer Hunt Area 109, which is a limited quota area. 

“The east boundary was adjusted primarily to address safety concerns during the later portion of a general season in Deer Hunt Area 106,” said Cody Region Wildlife Biologist Tony Mong. “In addition, the public expressed concerns about fair-chase issues in this area along the highway, and brought this to our attention multiple times.”  

To address these concerns, Game and Fish proposed the boundary change in March during the season-setting process. The boundary change was approved by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission at its June meeting, and is now in effect.

For legal boundary descriptions, refer to page 42 in the 2025 Deer Regulations.