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West Desert, Tintic

Last Updated: Jan 8, 2025
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Quick Tips

  • Scout and learn the unit, it is big country
  • Have a detailed map that shows land boundaries
  • Let optics cover the ground for you
  • Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible

On The Ground

This unit is located in the central part of the state where there is a lot of desert and winter-range habitat that produces healthy deer. This unit provides good public access and moderate terrain.

The limited entry muzzleloader hunt will plant hunters close to the dates of the rut and will increase the chance of locating mature deer.

Terrain

With small changes in elevations, there is also little change in terrain. Much of the terrain consists of low desert rolling hills and valleys. There are a few small mountain ranges scattered throughout the unit. Several of the valleys are irrigated farmland.

  • Roughly 1,406 square miles

  • 33% public land

  • Elevations from 4,800-8,300 feet

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 can be found here. Middle elevations are covered in pinyon pines and the sagebrush continues through this elevation as well. Higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with steep slopes and conifer trees.

Much of the unit is either desert land managed by the BLM or private property, giving a mix of 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. The Tooele Army Depot is closed to hunting.

  • ATVs recommended

  • 4-wheel-drive recommended

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. There are several towns located throughout the unit that offer lodging.

  • Arrive early for better camping locations

  • Expect to camp near other hunters

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