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 | 320"-340" | 350"+ |
On The Ground
Few bulls used to live in this unit, but the herd has expanded in the past 25 years throughout most of the unit.
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 except the Black Hills near Minersville. Some private land can be found on the valley floors. The Indian Peaks Wildlife Management area is also located in this unit.
Roughly 5,203 square miles
90% public land
Elevations from the 5,200-9,790 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 is good. The main access routes are Hamlin Valley Road in the west and Pine Valley Road in the east. Many side roads branch from those. The majority of elk can be found south of State Route 21. The border between Nevada/Utah is accessible but hunters need to watch out for private parcels here as well.
ATVs are recommended, but not necessary
Snow and rain can delay travel
Some remote areas
Camping and Lodging
Milford, Enterprise, Delta, and Cedar City have lodging, gas, groceries, and other supplies. Camping is permitted on almost all public land.
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