At a Glance
988Square Miles
74%Public Land
5,000 - 9,582Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Lots of chukars at times
- Big rainbow trout common in Minersville Reservoir
- Lots of trout in small lakes in the bordering Beaver unit
Hunters discussing the Beaver, West unit in Utah highlight its challenging terrain, which requires good physical preparation and navigation skills. Many note that draw odds can be competitive, particularly for premium tags, but those who secure them often have rewarding experiences due to healthy game populations. Successful hunters recommend scouting the area well before the season and paying attention to weather patterns, as these can significantly affect game movement and accessibility. There's a general consensus that while it demands effort, this unit can offer impressive hunting opportunities for those who put in the work.
Made up of desert lowlands, arid hills, and low mountains west of Beaver and Parowan, this unit has low numbers of elk. It was part of the Beaver limited entry elk unit until 2013, when state officials decided to open the area to hunters with over-the-counter any-elk tags.
Elk numbers are low in this unit, but a few good bulls have been taken. Occasionally a big bull migrates across Interstate 15 from the bordering Beaver limited entry unit. Elk live mostly near alfalfa fields along the eastern boundary of the unit. Hunters should consider themselves lucky to see a branched-antler bull.