Quick Tips
- Try to gain access to private land before the season starts
- Have a detailed land ownership map and GPS
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Decent fishing in Bear Lake
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 310"-330" | 340"+ |
On The Ground
In northern Utah this unit has healthy herds of elk and some great bulls, but is mainly covered by private property. Hunters willing to gain access to private land will have a decent hunt for trophy-class bulls.
Terrain
The terrain in this unit doesn’t have much variation. Farmland in the valley leads to rolling foothills and ridges separated by small creeks. The mountains are not extreme in elevations, but do have some steep creek drainages cutting through them.
Roughly 286 square miles
55% public land
Elevations from 5,000-9,000 feet
Vegetation
Low elevations have farmland leading through rolling foothills covered in grass, sagebrush and oak brush. Middle elevations are also covered in oak brush and sagebrush. Higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with steep slopes covered in conifer forests.
Access
Much of the unit is covered by large private ranches and most of them offer guided hunts or trespass permits for a fee. There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained four-wheel-drive roads and ATV trails. Two main access points are Round Valley and Temple Canyon.
ATVs recommended
Four-wheel drive recommended
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along roads, there are several areas that have good flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. There are a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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