Quick Tips
- ATVs recommended
- Four-wheel drive recommended
- Arrive early for better camping locations
- Expect to camp near other hunters
On The Ground
Located in the northeast part of the state with good public access, good numbers of elk, and moderate terrain, this unit gives hunters an enjoyable hunt they will not soon forget.
This area has good public access, dense timber and good elk numbers.
Terrain
Located on the West Tavaputs Plateau, much of this unit is made up of high desert plateau terrain. The unit does have some higher elevation mountains on the southwest side of the unit. Off of the mountains there are flat rolling ridges with creek drainages leading down to the valley floor.
Roughly 801 square miles
84% public land
Elevations from 5,400-9,300 feet
Vegetation
At low elevations are grass, sagebrush, pinyon pines, and junipers continuing up through the middle elevations. There are also some cottonwoods along the river and streams. There are a few patches of aspen mixed in with the conifer forests on some of the steeper slopes at the higher elevations. Much of the unit contains beetle kill, leaving large stands of dead trees.
Access
Some of the unit is part of the Ashley National Forest and some of it is managed by the BLM, giving good public access. There is also an Indian reservation to the north of the unit that covers much of the winter range. 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. Hunters need to be aware of boundaries within this unit due to the Tribal lands, CWMU, and other private lands that prohibit hunting.
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along roads. There are several locations that have good, flat camping grounds for travel trailers or tents. Duchesne and Roosevelt are the nearest towns that have lodging and supplies.
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