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
- There are some remote areas for those wanting solitude
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the northern part of the state, 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.
A general deer unit, managed for hunter opportunity, this unit still holds good bucks. A hunter wanting a fun hunt with a chance for deer would enjoy this unit. Good public access with remote areas here.
Terrain
King’s Peak, the highest peak in the state, is in this unit. The mountain peaks above timberline lead to alpine basins that hold the head waters to the creek drainages that lead down to the valley floor. Most of the drainages are steep and heavily forested. Just out of the valley floor are rolling foot hills. The unit has small mountain lakes with good fishing for trout.
Roughly 2,084 square miles
50% public land
Elevations from 5,000-13,528 feet
Vegetation
Low elevations on 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. Higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with steep slopes covered in conifer forests. The mountain tops have large grassy meadows with ponds, 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 High Uintas Wilderness in the Ashley National Forest, 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. Most of the roads will be in the bottom of drainages in the unit because of the steep slope of the terrain. In the wilderness area, you are limited to hiking and horseback only. The southern part of the unit is mainly private property or part of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
ATVs recommended
4-wheel-drive recommended
Camping and Lodging
Many hunters camp along roads, there are several areas that have good, flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. There are a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. You can expect to see tourists hiking and camping in the wilderness area. Duchesne and Roosevelt are towns on the south end of the unit that offer lodging and supplies.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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