Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit, it is big country
- Have a detailed map that shows road access and property boundaries
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Be selective with the bull you harvest
- Many of the lakes and reservoirs offer good fishing
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 320"-340" | 340"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the northern part of the state and being a large unit with good public access, good numbers of elk and mountainous terrain this unit gives hunters an enjoyable hunt for 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. The premium tag is available that allows hunting during all seasons. Good public access is available for this unit.
Terrain
On top of the mountain range there are large meadows and flats. Off of the mountain there are steep creek drainages leading down to the valley floor. Just up from the valley floor are rolling foothills. With all the ridges, foothills and drainages there are a lot of areas for game to hide where they may not get pressured. The Dollar Ridge Fire burned some acreage in 2018 on the subunits of the Wasatch Mtns that could benefit future hunters.
Roughly 2,570 square miles
64% public land
Elevations from 5,500-11,700 feet
Vegetation
The low elevations in this unit have dry, desert rolling hills and flats. Some grass, prickly-pear cactus and sagebrush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines and oak brush while sagebrush continues throughout this elevation as well. The higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with the steep slopes covered in conifer forests.
Access
Much of the unit is part of one of three national forests, 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. There are some large private pieces of property along with the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation that limits access. There are four wilderness areas, Mount Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount Timpanogos and they only allow foot or horse traffic. There are also two WMAs, Wallsburg and Big Hollow.
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 also a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. There are a few towns and cities spread throughout the unit that offer lodging depending on what part of the unit you hunt.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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