Quick Tips
- Utilize low-elevation glassing areas
- Later in the year be prepared to hunt in snowy, wet conditions
- Get away from crowds
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
On The Ground
Located North of Draper Utah and South of Ogden, this unit is primarily the western edge of the Wasatch Mountains. This unit is open to archery deer hunters later in the year and is set up for bowhunters who have not filled general archery deer tags in earlier seasons.
Bowhunters may hunt either-sex mule deer here from September to November, giving hunters an opportunity to archery hunt during the early stages of the rut. Temperatures are often cold and deer are found in steep and rugged canyons and peaks. This is a crowded hunt with lots of hunters in the field pursuing both elk and deer. A few mature bucks are harvested every year. Hunters must take an online ethics course before hunting this area.
Terrain
Most of this unit is steep and rugged. Hunters will want to evaluate their physical condition and then choose areas to hunt that accommodate the hunter’s capabilities. Some hunters will hike for hours before they reach the area they have chosen to hunt. The remote canyons have some good trail systems and some hunters will use horses to access the backcountry areas. Hunters can glass from low-elevation areas such as roads and trail head parking lots, which allows them to see the animal they are pursuing, prior to hiking into the backcountry. There is some designated wilderness areas located in the unit.
Roughly 695 square miles
30% Public land
Elevations from 4,300-10,250 feet
Vegetation
Most high ridges and slopes above 9,500 feet are treeless with water and low-lying alpine vegetation. Most north slopes below 9,500 feet are timbered, mostly with firs and spruces. Middle elevations have Douglas fir, aspens, grass meadows, thick oak brush and sagebrush. Lower elevations have some pinyon/juniper, sagebrush, oak brush, grasses and other browse. Water is available with springs, lakes and streams.
Access
Interstate 84 is the northern boundary with Interstate 80 and it runs east to west through Parley's Canyon covering the middle of the unit. State Route 210 and 190 run east to west on the south end of the unit. All of these main roads will give hunters access to the lower parts of the unit. Know your limitations as a hunter and be prepared to cover a lot of country with steep elevation climbs.
Snow and rain can make trails and roads difficult
Camping and Lodging
There are multiple options in the Salt Lake Valley that have lodging, gas, groceries and other supplies. Camping is permitted on most public land. Later in the season tent camping is not recommended because heavy snowfall and cold temperatures are common.
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