On The Ground
This unit, which is composed of valleys and mountains east of Ogden, has low to moderate numbers of elk on a mixture of private and public land. Most public tracts are steep and hard to reach, with some landlocked by private property.
Hunters will find good elk numbers here but find hunting to be difficult on public land that is limited, usually steep, and covered with dense brush and trees.
Terrain
Leading out of the farm ground in Cache Valley hunters will encounter large mountain ranges. Along the mountain range are high rolling flats and steep creek drainages leading down to the foothills.
Roughly 633 square miles
15% public land
Elevations from 4,500-9,700 feet
Vegetation
Gambel oak brush is the most common cover along with sagebrush, maple brush, mountain mahogany, junipers, firs, aspen, spruce, and several species of pines. Most elk winter on the grassy pastures of Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area, which is in the northeastern corner of this unit as well as in the bordering South Cache Unit. Elk are fed hay there during harsh, snowy winters.
Access
Most of this unit is private or public land that is hard to reach without access through private land. Some public access is through roadless terrain that is so steep and rugged that even horses are difficult or impossible to ride.
Camping and Lodging
Camping is allowed along public roads on state and federal land but many hunters will opt for modern lodging options found throughout this area.
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