Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit, it is big country
- Have a detailed map that shows road access
- Let optics cover the ground for you
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Dinosaur National Monument located to the northeast
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the Uinta Basin and covering part of the High Uinta Mountains, this unit has good genetics and healthy deer herds. With varied terrain and good public access, this is a good unit for anyone wanting to pursue mature mule deer bucks.
This is a general deer unit that is managed for hunter opportunity, that still produces good bucks. There is also good public access here. The majority of the high elevations in this unit do not provide much forage for deer.
Terrain
With over 7,000 feet of elevation change, this unit has a wide variation of terrain. In the valley to the south there are desert valleys and rolling ridges. In the northern part of the unit are high mountain peaks reaching above timberline. Down off of the peaks are steep creek drainages running into foothills.
Roughly 1,115 square miles
75% public land
Elevations from 4,800-12,200 feet
Vegetation
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. The mountain tops have large grassy meadows with scattered ponds and thick aspen and conifer forest leading up above timberline where grass, wildflowers and rock scrabble cover the peaks.
Access
Much of the unit is part of the Uinta National Forest or desert land managed by the BLM, giving great public access. There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained 4-wheel-drive roads and ATV trails. The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation does cover some of the land within this unit so hutners need to be aware of the boundaries.
ATVs recommended
4-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 a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. Vernal is the main town that has lodging in the unit.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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