Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit, it is big country
- Have a detailed map that shows road access
- Let optics cover the ground for you
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Trout fishing in small mountain lakes
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 330"-370" | 380"+ |
On The Ground
Located at the south end of the state, this unit has healthy herds, good genetics, and great hunt dates. With moderate terrain and good public access, this area offers hunters a good hunt for trophy bull elk.
Managed for trophy bulls, this unit offers hunters willing to wait the chance at a good bull. With limited tag numbers and a large unit, you can be selective with what bull you harvest. There is a premium tag available that allows hunting during all seasons. There is good public access available in this area. Pre-season scouting will be beneficial in this large unit.
Terrain
One of the larger units in the state, it has a huge variation in terrain and habitat. On the south border there is Lake Powell, with a large stretch of desert and red slickrock canyon country leading up to the Boulder Mountain. The Boulder Mountain is a large plateau at 11,000 feet above sea level. Off of the flat plateau top are large steep timber covered canyons leading down to the desert floor. The unit has small mountain lakes everywhere with good fishing for trout.
Roughly 5,348 square miles
97% public land
Elevations from 3,700-11,340 feet
Vegetation
The low elevations in this unit have dry, desert rolling hills and flats. They also contain some grass, prickly-pear cactus, and sagebrush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines, oak brush and the sagebrush continues throughout this elevation as well. Higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with steep slopes covered in conifer forests. The mesa tops have large grassy meadows with scattered ponds, thick aspen, and conifer forests.
Access
Much of the unit is part of the Dixie National Forest or desert land managed by the BLM, giving great public access. There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained four-wheel-drive roads or ATV trails. Highway 12, a scenic byway, leaves Highway 24 in the north and cuts through the middle of the unit and wraps around the southeast side of the Boulder Mountain. The Box-Death Hollow Wilderness, to the west of the town of Boulder, is canyon country and is limited to foot and horse traffic.
ATVs recommended
Four-wheel drive recommended
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along roads, there are several locations that have good, flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. There are a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. Teasdale, Torrey, Boulder, Loa, and Escalante are the nearest towns, with some offering limited lodging and services.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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