Utah Unit Fillmore Mule Deer Hunting Guide
Utah Unit Fillmore has become a unit that hunters keep circling back to when they're researching deer opportunities in the central part of the state. With harvest numbers that stand out compared to many limited-entry units, Fillmore draws attention from both resident hunters looking for a solid deer hunt and nonresidents trying to figure out where to spend their application dollars. This article breaks down what the data actually shows about Fillmore — harvest trends, application logistics, and an honest read on whether it belongs on a hunter's short list.
Fillmore sits in the category of units that generate real interest because the numbers back it up rather than relying on hearsay. Hunters researching this unit on HuntPilot will find a multi-year harvest record that's worth studying closely before committing points or application fees, and that's exactly what this breakdown is built to do.
Harvest Success Rates
The harvest data for Fillmore over the past four years tells a fairly consistent story, with some notable swings in hunter numbers.
- 2025: 2,079 hunters, 996 harvested — 48% success
- 2024: 1,991 hunters, 744 harvested — 37% success
- 2023: 773 hunters, 304 harvested — 39% success
- 2022: 921 hunters, 436 harvested — 47% success
A few things stand out here. First, success rates have held in a respectable band between 37% and 48% across all four years — there's no year where the bottom fell out. Second, hunter participation nearly tripled between 2023 and 2025, jumping from 773 hunters to 2,079 hunters, yet success in 2025 actually climbed to 48%, the highest mark of the four-year stretch. That's a meaningful signal: even with substantially more pressure on the landscape, harvest success didn't collapse the way it often does when hunter numbers spike on a fixed deer population.
For hunters weighing whether Fillmore is a place they can realistically fill a tag, these numbers suggest it's not a unit where success is a coin flip dependent on luck alone. A success rate consistently in the high-30s to high-40s percentage range, unit-wide, is solid for deer hunting in the West, where plenty of units struggle to break 25-30%.
HuntPilot Analysis
So is Fillmore worth applying for? Based on the harvest data available, the answer leans positive for hunters prioritizing opportunity and a reasonable chance at filling a tag. The success rates are the standout feature here — a unit that can absorb a near-tripling of hunter pressure (773 to 2,079 hunters from 2023 to 2025) without a corresponding crash in success percentage suggests a herd and habitat base that can support real hunting pressure.
That said, hunters should be clear-eyed about what this data does and does not tell them. The harvest figures provided are unit-wide totals, not broken out by weapon type or specific hunt code, so it's not possible from this data to say whether success rates differ meaningfully across different hunt structures within Fillmore. Hunters should check HuntPilot's Fillmore unit page for the latest breakdown by hunt type before finalizing an application strategy.
No trophy record data was provided for this unit, so this article can't make any qualitative claim about antler size or trophy potential in Fillmore. Hunters chasing a specific trophy class should not assume anything about buck quality based on the harvest numbers alone — success rate measures whether hunters fill tags, not what they're filling them with. Similarly, no elevation, acreage, public land percentage, or wilderness data was available for this unit, so this article can't speak to terrain specifics or access conditions with any precision. Forum commentary suggests deer are "scattered throughout the area" and that hunters should "plan on company," which hints at moderate-to-high hunting pressure on accessible ground, but that's anecdotal and shouldn't be treated as a substitute for hard data.
The bottom line: Fillmore is a unit with a demonstrably reliable harvest track record, which makes it a reasonable target for hunters who prioritize tag-filling odds over trophy potential. Hunters wanting the full picture — public land percentage, terrain breakdown, and current draw odds by point level — should pull up the Fillmore page on HuntPilot before applying.
How to Apply
One critical detail hunters often overlook: Utah requires a qualifying license purchase before an application can even be submitted. Nonresidents budgeting for a Fillmore deer tag should plan for total upfront costs well beyond just the application fee alone. Alternatively, check HuntPilot's Utah state page at /states/ut for the latest application calendar and unit-specific draw odds.
Application dates and fees change every draw cycle. For the current deadlines, fees, and draw odds, see HuntPilot's Utah page at /states/ut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is harvest success like in Utah's Fillmore unit?
Harvest success in Fillmore has ranged from 37% to 48% over the four most recent years of data (2022-2025), with 2025 posting the highest success rate at 48% on 2,079 hunters and 996 harvested animals. This consistency across a period when hunter numbers nearly tripled suggests Fillmore is a reasonably dependable unit for hunters focused on filling a tag rather than chasing a specific trophy class.
How many hunters hunt the Fillmore unit each year?
Hunter participation has grown substantially in recent years, from 773 hunters in 2023 to 1,991 in 2024 and 2,079 in 2025. That's nearly triple the pressure compared to just two years earlier, though success rates have remained in a similar range throughout, which is a positive sign for the unit's ability to support that pressure.
How big are the deer in Fillmore unit?
Trophy record data was not available for this unit, so no qualitative assessment of antler size or trophy quality can be made here. Hunters focused primarily on trophy potential should treat this as an open question and dig further into unit-specific trophy history before applying, since the harvest data provided speaks only to success rates, not buck quality.
Is Fillmore worth applying for?
Based on the harvest data alone, Fillmore is a reasonable unit to consider for hunters who prioritize a solid chance at filling a deer tag. Success rates in the high-30s to high-40s percentage range across four consecutive years, even as hunter pressure has climbed significantly, point to a unit that isn't overly fragile under pressure. However, without public land percentage, terrain, or trophy data available, hunters should treat this as a partial picture and consult HuntPilot's full Fillmore unit page for additional details before committing an application.
What is the terrain like in Fillmore unit?
Specific terrain data — elevation range, acreage, and public land percentage — was not available for this unit in the structured data reviewed for this article. Forum commentary mentions deer being scattered throughout the area and hunters should expect company in the field, but that's anecdotal rather than verified data. Hunters wanting precise terrain and access information should consult Utah's official Hunt Planner tool or HuntPilot's mapping resources before scouting or applying.