At a Glance
2310Square Miles
59%Public Land
4,200 - 8,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Boneville Salt Flats located in this unit
- Cover a lot of country, glassing different pockets
Box Elder, West, Utah, is a unit that garners mixed reviews but contains several valuable insights for hunters. The terrain is diverse, featuring both mountainous areas and vast open spaces, which can be challenging but rewarding for those who prepare accordingly. Hunter experiences highlight the importance of understanding the specific behavioral patterns of local game, notably mule deer, and adapting strategies to seasonal shifts. Overall, hunters recommend scouting ahead of the season to identify promising areas and potential obstacles, emphasizing the advantage of being familiar with the terrain well before the hunt.
Located north of Wendover, this unit runs north to south. The southern boundary is Interstate 80 with the western boundary being the Utah/Nevada border.
This unit has a lot of public land which usually holds about half the antelope population. Antelope are typically concentrated in the southwest portion of the unit. Hunters can find small pockets of antelope in groups of 10 to 20. There are few tags issued in this unit, but there are also a few nonresident tags issued. Some hunters like to concentrate their hunting on the Utah/Nevada border.