Quick Tips
- ATVs recommended
- Four-wheel drive recommended
- Arrive early for better camping locations
- Expect to camp near other hunters
- Be bear aware
On The Ground
Located on the east side of the state, this unit has healthy herds, good genetics, and great hunt dates. With diverse terrain and good public access this unit gives hunters a great chance at success.
Good public access is available in this area. This area has dense timber and good elk numbers.
Terrain
One of the larger units in the state, it has a huge variation in terrain and habitat. There are large stretches of desert and red slickrock canyon country leading up to the La Sal Mountain range. Off of the mountain tops are large, steep timber-covered canyons leading down to the desert floor.
Roughly 2,365 square miles
92% public land
Elevations from 4,000-12,700 feet
Vegetation
Low elevations in this area have dry, desert rolling hills and flats. They also contain some grass, prickly-pear cactus, and sagebrush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees which can also be found in lower elevations. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines and oak brush while the sagebrush 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 Manti-La Sal National Forest or desert land managed by the BLM, giving good public access. There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained four-wheel-drive roads or ATV trails. Arches National Park is part of the unit and is closed to hunting.
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. Moab and Green River are the nearest towns that offer lodging and services.
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