Quick Tips
- Hunt all day for best results
- Quality optics are necessary
- Bring two spare tires for vehicles
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | Raghorn | 280"+ |
On The Ground
This smaller subunit is located outside of the town of Green River and along the southern edge of the Books Cliff Wilderness. Great wintering grounds are found here along with excellent glassing opportunities. Elk populations can be limited but patient hunters can find success.
Elk populations are lower within this unit but tend to get better later in the year as weather pushes herds into the areas.
Terrain
As the weather turns cold, the elk migrate to the heart of the unit. This area is covered with mesas, rolling hills and secluded canyons with good winter habitat. Traversing country can be tough at times but overall will not provide an enormous challenge for most.
Roughly 500 square miles
90% public land
Elevations from 4,000-9,000 feet
Vegetation
Lower elevations contain various brush types, sage flats speckled with pinyon/juniper stands and grassy flats in the bottoms of draws. As elevation increases, sagebrush and pinyon/juniper are more present with groves of aspens and stands of cedar found in some areas.
Access
Access is widely available with miles of dirt roads cutting through the unit. Some hunters can spot elk from the roads. Even with plenty of roads throughout the unit, hiking to roadless canyons is productive.
Four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs are necessary
Bring decent GPS and numerous maps of the areas for road navigation
Camping and Lodging
Hunters may camp on open land in both improved and primitive campsites. Limited services are available in Green River and Thompson, with small gas stations located along major highways.
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