At a Glance
1,200Square Miles
70%Public Land
5,500 - 10,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Consider a backpack hunt in the north
- Much of the north is closed to hunting with guns
- Hunt the south after snow is on the ground
- Be alert and aware of bears
The Wasatch Range creates the impressive eastern skyline above Salt Lake and communities to the north and south, this unit includes only the part that is south of Interstate 80. Hunters can find mature bucks by hiking into isolated canyons and peaks.
Most trophy-class bucks stay at high elevations, above the areas where most hunters are willing to hike. Buck quality tends to increase with elevation. Remote canyons and draws hold fewer but more mature deer. Deer numbers are good throughout the unit.