Quick Tips
- Place trail cameras on or near water sources
- Use the great road system to hunt different areas
On The Ground
This unit is located southeast of Richfield and west of Koosharem. This unit has a small bear population so hunters should be ready for a challenge.
In the spring, the bear’s diet generally consists of grass, and forbs, and they will be relatively close to water sources. Most bear movement will take place during the early morning and evening hours. Their movement will continue to increase as hunts progress. The black bears’ mating season will reach its peak around the month of June. Expect bears to be covering ground and looking for opportunistic meals. Their diet will transition from grasses to more substantial foods such as acorns, pine nuts, and berries.
Terrain
Southeast of Richfield and west of Koosharem, this unit has terrain varying from high tundra in the north, to sagebrush lowlands and pinyon/juniper forests in the south. Most canyons and basins above 8,000 feet have streams and lakes. Some steep, rocky canyons in the west are hard to reach. Hunters must hike or ride horses to reach remote country. Some private property is in the northern and central parts of the unit. Many peaks range from 8,500-10,000 feet above sea level. Monroe Peak and Glenwood Mountain are both higher than 11,000 feet.
Vegetation
High country has some alpine tundra and dense Engelmann spruce forests mingled with lodgepole pines. Middle-elevation terrain has Douglas fir, aspens, grass meadows and sagebrush. Low country has pinyon/juniper woods, grasses, oak brush, sagebrush and other browse. Elk get water from springs, small lakes and perennial streams.
Access
Road access is good. To reach the east end, take Greenwich Canyon and Koosharem Canyon roads which reach the center of the unit. Pole Canyon Road and Monroe Mountain Road provide access to the south end of the unit. Hunters can reach the west end of the unit by using the Dry Creek Road. Monroe Mountain Road runs north and south through most of the unit. Heavy rainfall or snow, which is likely during the late season, can make high roads slick and dangerous. The western boundaries are US Highway 89 and Interstate 70. State Route 24 and State Route 62 act as the eastern boundary.
ATVs are recommended, but not necessary
Snow and rain can delay travel
Some remote areas to hunt
Camping and Lodging
Richfield has lodging, gas, groceries, and other supplies. Camping is permitted on most public land. The only official campground on the unit is adjacent to Koosharem Reservoir but hunters can also camp at Otter Creek State Park.
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