Quick Tips
- Trout fishing in creeks and lakes
- ATVs and side-by-sides helpful
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 320"-350" | 360"+ |
On The Ground
A large unit with some excellent public hunting grounds. Topography and terrain vary from east to west, along with a big elevation change. There is lodging near most hunting areas.
Rifle season is typically during the rut, so hunters can find bulls easily by listening for bugles. Deep timber makes hunting difficult, but bulls will be in the open during their rut activities. During the peak of the rut, hunters can look over many bulls.
Terrain
The elk terrain in this unit is big country with deep canyons and large, flat openings full of sagebrush. Deep timber covers the mountainsides and some steep canyons can also be found here.
Roughly 882 square miles
80% public land
Elevations from 7,500-10,500 feet
Vegetation
Ponderosa pines and aspens are at high elevations. Sagebrush and pinyon/juniper cover can be found at low to middle elevations. Willows grow wherever there’s enough water.
Access
Plenty of public roads and four-wheel-drive trails can take you to a starting point in any part of this unit. Private land does not significantly delay access. Cedar Breaks National Monument in the west is closed to hunting.
Maps and GPS units help hunters to avoid hunting on National Monument land
Hunters can choose from a variety of places to hunt due to good access
Roads to almost all hunting grounds
Most private land is in the east
Camping and Lodging
RV parks and motels are available in Panguitch as well as near Panguitch Lake. Both sites are close to hunting grounds. Cedar City also offers lodging and services to hunters but is further from hunting grounds.
Camping allowed on public lands
Grocery and general stores in Panguitch and near Panguitch Lake
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