Quick Tips
- Use trail cameras on or near water sources
- Glass early and late in the day
- Make sure you have plenty of supplies
- Some roads are 30 miles from the closest town
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 300"-330" | 340"+ |
On The Ground
This large unit is found on the western side of the state and along the Nevada state line. Elk will be found in small densities here but bulls can grow quite large. Locating mature bulls can take a lot of time and dedication but hunters can in for some great hunting.
Big elk live in some mild terrain with road access, providing good opportunities for hunters with limited mobility. Horn growth can be poor in drought years. Bulls can be found in low altitude areas.
Terrain
This is a high desert with no major rivers or large lakes but a lot of seeps, springs, ponds, and guzzlers. Some land is flat with thick pinyon/juniper forest where animals travel in washes and small canyons. Many rugged peaks and rocky mountain ranges are from 6,500-8,600 feet above sea level. All the mountain ranges within the unit typically hold elk. Some private land can be found on the valley floors.
Roughly 2,500 square miles
95% public land
Elevations from the 5,200-9,000 feet
Vegetation
High country is timbered mostly with ponderosa pines and some aspens. Middle-elevation canyon lands have grassy meadows, sagebrush, bitterbrush and scrub oak. Low terrain is covered with pinyon/juniper woodland, sagebrush and oak brush.
Access
Road access in this unit is great with developed, and undeveloped, roads and trails being present throughout much of the unit. State highways 21 and 6 offer most of the access options when accessing the eunit.
Camping and Lodging
Camping is permitted on almost all public land and is the route that most hunters will typically use. Some modern lodging options can be found on the eastern side of the unit in Delta or Millford.
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