At a Glance
373Square Miles
54%Public Land
5,920 - 7,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Big lake and cutthroat trout in Bear Lake
- Many cottontail rabbits along creeks and rimrock draws
- Coyotes are common; carry a call
Hunters discussing the Cache, East Rich unit in Utah generally emphasize the importance of understanding the unique terrain and draw odds. The area offers challenging but rewarding hunts, with variations in elevation impacting game behavior and movement patterns. Many hunters find success by scouting extensively and focusing on specific seasonal patterns, such as migration routes and feeding areas. Effective pre-season preparation and flexibility in strategy seem crucial for maximizing success in this unit.
This small, narrow unit consists mainly of the Bear River Bottoms south of Bear Lake, the low, arid hills to the east and the mountains between the lake and the Wyoming line. Elk are common enough that hunters tag some every year.
This is a small unit with scattered herds of elk. Most bulls taken are spikes and raghorns but occasionally a mature bull wanders into the unit from Wyoming, Idaho, or the bordering Cache-Meadowville unit. Any branched-antler bull should be considered a trophy here. Get landowner permission to target bulls feeding on farm fields.