At a Glance
1,200Square Miles
70%Public Land
5,500 - 10,500Elevation Range
The Wasatch Range creates the impressive eastern skyline above Salt Lake and communities to the north and south, but this unit includes only the part that is south of Interstate 80. Hunters can find more mature bucks by hiking into isolated canyons and peaks.
Deer numbers are good within this unit. Most trophy-class bucks stay at high elevations, mostly above the areas where most hunters are willing to hike. Buck quality tends to increase with elevation. Remote canyons and draws hold fewer but bigger deer.
Quick Tips
- Consider a backpack hunt in the north
- Much of the north is closed to hunting with guns
- Consider buying an over-the-counter elk tag
- Hunt the south after snow is on the ground
- Be alert and aware of bears