At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Carry water, spare tires and tools
- Cell phones do not work in most canyons




Hunters in Nine Mile, Range Creek, Utah, generally appreciate the unit for its diverse terrain and fair draw odds, particularly highlighting the area's varying elevations and habitat that support a healthy mule deer population. There is a consensus that understanding the topography and the seasonal behavior of the game is crucial for a successful hunt. Many emphasize the importance of scouting the upper ridges and creek bottoms, which are preferred by the deer during different times of the day and seasons. The insights suggest that patience and preparation, including reviewing satellite views and prior scouting trips, enhance the chances of a rewarding hunting experience in this unit.
Featuring rugged and remote terrain, this unit holds a good number of elk. Most are found on large private tracts or on remote sectors of public land.
Some bulls can survive several seasons on private land, public land where access is blocked by private parcels, and in remote terrain that requires long hikes to reach. Easily accessible high ground is crowded with hunters.