Quick Tips
- ATVs are recommended, but not necessary
- Snow and rain can delay travel
- Some remote areas to hunt
On The Ground
Terrain
Vegetation
Access
Camping and Lodging
Historical Temperatures
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Southeast of Richfield and west of Koosharem, this unit is known for producing the world record Spider Bull in 2008. The western boundaries are US Highway 89 and Interstate 70. State Route 24 and State Route 62 make up the eastern boundaries. This area has been managed for many years to produce trophy elk.
Great populations of elk can be found here and hunters willing to put in the effort will be in for a good hunt.
Southeast of Richfield and west of Koosharem, this unit has terrain varying from high tundra in the north to sagebrush lowlands and pinyon/juniper forests in the south. Most canyons and basins above 8,000 feet have streams and lakes. Some steep, rocky canyons in the west are hard to reach. Hunters must hike or ride horses to reach the remote country. Some private property is in the northern and central parts of the unit. Many peaks range from 8,500-10,000 feet above sea level. Monroe Peak and Glenwood Mountain are both higher than 11,000 feet.
High country has some alpine tundra and dense Engelmann spruce forests mingled with lodgepole pines. Middle-elevation terrain has Douglas fir, aspens, grass meadows and sagebrush. Low country has pinyon/juniper woods, grasses, oak brush, sagebrush and other browse. Elk get water from springs, small lakes and perennial streams.
Road access is good in this unit. To reach the east end, take Greenwich Canyon and Koosharem Canyon roads which reach the center of the unit. Pole Canyon road and Monroe Mountain roads access the south end. Hunters can reach the west end of the unit by using the Dry Creek Road. Monroe Mountain Road runs north and south through most of the unit. Heavy rainfall or snow, which is likely during the late season, can make high elevation roads slick and dangerous. There is also Tribal Lands within the unit near Koosharem that hutners should be aware of.
Richfield has lodging, gas, groceries, and other supplies. There is only one designated campground in the unit near Koosharem Reservior. There are a coupel of campgrounds outside of the unit that hutners can stay at also. Camping is permitted on most public land.
Roughly 689 square miles
75% public land
Elevations from 5,700-11,220 feet