At a Glance
799Square Miles
88%Public Land
5,900 - 12,133Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Several mountain goats can be seen near or above timberline
- Good trout fishing in a lot of lakes
- Do not overlook low BLM land
The Beaver East unit in Utah presents a mixed bag of experiences according to GOHUNT users. Hunters highlight the unit's challenging terrain and emphasize the need for thorough preparation and scouting due to the area's ruggedness and uneven distribution of game. The consensus suggests that seasonality plays a crucial role, with better chances observed during the early and late seasons when game movements are more predictable. Draw odds are notably competitive, indicating hunters should strategically plan applications and be prepared for a demanding hunt if drawn.
Beaver Mountains in the Fishlake National Forest and the foothills take up most of the land in this unit which is partly BLM land. Interstate 15 is the western boundary and US89 is the eastern. Hunters take several trophy-size bulls here every year. Hunting can be physically challenging in this unit.
Tags are hard to draw for this area. Several elk can be found in remote areas at least a mile from roads and ATV trails. This area has dense timber and good elk numbers.