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| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 70"-75" | 75"+ |
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This unit borders Nevada and runs from U.S. Highway 6 down Interstate 15 to Cedar City. It's mostly public and has a good number of antelope. Much of the unit is flat, open and dry, making it easy for hunters to get around and see antelope.
The terrain in this area is low elevation and there are lots of areas to hunt. This unit provides hunters the chance to get away from crowds.
Composed mostly of high desert terrain in southwestern Utah, this unit varies from flatlands, washes and canyons to mountain ranges. Animals get water from seeps, springs, ponds, guzzlers, and stock tanks. Antelope are usually found in the lowlands and foothills with low vegetation.
Hamlin Valley road is the main access in the west, while Pine Valley road is the main access in the east. Roads can get muddy. Be careful when crossing washes in monsoon season. Hunters can find themselves a long ways from town and should prepare for being stranded from flooding.
Antelope are usually found at low and middle elevations, where sagebrush, bitterbrush and oakbrush grow along with grasses, pinyons and junipers. Pronghorn in this area seldom climb high on mountains, which are mostly timbered with ponderosa pines and aspens.
Both Milford and Enterprise have lodging, gas, groceries, and other supplies. There are no official campgrounds in this unit, but camping is permitted on most public land.
Roughly 5,203 square miles
90% public land
Elevations from about 5,200 feet to the 9,790-foot Indian Peak
ATVs are recommended but not necessary
Snow and rain can impede travel
Some remote areas