Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit, it is big country
- Have a detailed map that shows land ownership
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Take plenty of fuel and water
- Bonneville Salt Flats are a must see
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the northwest corner of the state, this unit has good genetics, but the deer can be difficult to find. With moderate terrain, this is a good unit for anyone wanting a good challenge at pursuing mature mule deer bucks.
A general deer unit, managed for hunter opportunity, this unit still holds good bucks and the new limited entry muzzleloader hunt could provide some good opportunities.
Terrain
Located in the northwest corner of the state, this unit has a lot of desert country. The valley floor leads up through different creek drainages, through rolling foothills to the steeper mountain ranges. There are three main mountain ranges the Grouse Creek, Pilot Mountain, and the Raft River. The Great Salk Lake also take up a big portion of the unit.
Roughly 9,000 square miles
57% public land
Elevations from 5,000-9,600 feet
Vegetation
Low elevations have irrigated farmland, sagebrush, pinyon pines, junipers, and some oak brush. Continuing up through the middle elevations sagebrush with aspen, spruce and fir trees starting to mix in. Higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with the steep slopes covered in conifer forests. Many of the high basins are grassy with short sagebrush.
Access
Some of the unit is part of the Sawtooth National Forest and some is managed by the BLM, giving some 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. There is a lot of private land and some large ranches on the unit and they control some of the critical water sources. There is also some military land on this unit. Hunters should consider obtaining permission from private owners prior to their hunt.
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. Wendover is the nearest city with lots of other cities and towns on the eastern edge of the unit.
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters
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