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Book Cliffs, North

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2025
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Quick Tips

  • Roads become impassable after heavy rain
  • Be aware of bears
  • Bring at least two spare tires for vehicles
  • This is a remote unit so bring excess supplies
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Mule Deer160"-170"170"+

On The Ground

Sometimes referred to as the divide, this limited-entry unit offers the opportunity to harvest an above-average buck.

The Book Cliffs have a great deer population. There is less hunting pressure in roadless areas. Good glass is essential in this unit.

Terrain

Most deer can be found in the south and southeast portion of the unit. This area is covered with rolling hills, finger draws and secluded canyons with decent mule deer habitat. The roadless portion here has high peaks with good glassing opportunities, but vehicle travel is limited.

  • Roughly 2,000 square miles

  • 90% public land

  • Elevations range from 5,000-9,200 feet at Went Ridge

Lower elevations contain various brush types, sage flats speckled with pinyon/juniper stands and grassy flats in the bottoms of draws. As elevation increases, sagebrush and pinyon/juniper are more present with groves of aspens and stands of cedar found in some areas.

Wide access throughout this unit. Endless miles of dirt roads cut through this area. Two primary roads are Kings Well Road and Seep Ridge Road. The roadless portion limits motorized travel, providing the opportunity to get away from crowds. Two trailheads are available to hikers, Thompson Springs trailhead, and Steer Ridge trailhead. ATV travel and hunting is not allowed on Tribal Trust Lands in this unit.

  • Roads allow access to the majority of the unit

  • Rain makes roads slick

  • Four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs are necessary

  • Bring GPS and maps of the areas to help navigate roads

Hunters may camp on open land in both improved and primitive campsites. Full services and hotels are available in Price, Roosevelt, and Moab, but all three are far from the unit. Small gas stations can be found along major highways.

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