Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit, its big country
- Have a detailed map that shows road access and property boundaries
- Plan to hunt as much of the season as possible
- Let optics cover the ground for you
- Jordanelle and the Provo River offer good fishing
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 160"-170" | 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. This unit has good public access with remote areas.
Terrain
The tops of the mountains are steep and rugged. Off of the mountain there are steep creek drainages leading down to the valley floor. Just up from the valley floor are rolling foot hills. With all the ridges and steep drainages there are a lot of areas for game to hide where they may not get pressured.
Roughly 312 square miles
65% public land
Elevation from 6,500 feet to 11,900 feet
Vegetation
The low elevations on this unit have grass and sage brush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines, oak brush and the sage brush continues through this elevation as well. The higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with the steep slopes covered in conifer forests.
Access
Much of the unit is part of the Wasatch National Forests, 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 or ATV trails. There are some sections of private property at middle elevations. The primary access point is the Mirror Lake Highway.
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. Heber and a couple other towns spread throughout the unit offer lodging depending on what part of the unit you hunt.
Arrive early for better camping locations
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