Utah Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek South Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide

Hunters researching Utah Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek South pronghorn hunting will find a limited-quota unit that consistently produces some of the highest success rates in the state. This is not a unit where hunters wonder whether they'll fill a tag — the recent data shows the opposite problem, which is simply getting drawn. With 946,023 total acres, elevation ranging from 4,565 to 9,692 feet, and 70% public land, Fillmore, Oak Creek South offers a mix of accessible terrain and strong harvest outcomes that make it a unit worth understanding in detail before hunters spend points on it.

Pronghorn hunting in Utah operates almost entirely through limited-entry draw systems, and this unit is no exception. Every hunt here is limited-quota — there is no general season fallback. That means every hunter afield on this unit, whether pursuing an antlered buck or another category of tag, got there by drawing a permit specific to this unit. Understanding that structure matters before diving into the numbers, because it shapes both the quality of the hunt and the strategy required to get a tag in the first place.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Fillmore, Oak Creek South Worth Applying For?

Based on the data compiled by HuntPilot, Fillmore, Oak Creek South stands out primarily for one thing: harvest success. Over the last four recorded seasons, success rates have climbed steadily — from 77% in 2022, to 85% in 2023, to 90% in 2024, and up to 93% in 2025. That's an exceptional and improving trend for any limited-entry pronghorn unit, and it tells hunters that once a tag is in hand, the odds of connecting on an animal are very high.

The unit also brings real terrain diversity to the table. With elevation spanning from 4,565 feet up to 9,692 feet across nearly a million acres, this is not a flat, featureless pronghorn flat. Hunters can expect a mix of open sage country at lower elevations transitioning into higher benches and foothill terrain as the unit climbs. At 70% public land, the majority of this unit is accessible to hunters without needing private land arrangements, which is a meaningful advantage for do-it-yourself hunters planning a trip.

Trophy potential here is described by available records as moderate — the counties overlapping this unit carry a moderate history of trophy-class pronghorn production, without the standout depth seen in Utah's premier trophy units. This is not a unit hunters should target purely chasing record-book animals, but it's also not one to write off. Moderate trophy history combined with rising harvest success and strong public access adds up to a unit that rewards hunters who prioritize a high-probability, quality hunt over a long-shot trophy chase.

The honest takeaway: this unit is worth applying for if a hunter's goal is a well-rounded pronghorn hunt with strong odds of success once drawn, solid public access, and a fair — not exceptional — shot at a notable buck. It is less compelling for hunters whose sole objective is chasing an elite-class animal, where other units with deeper trophy pedigrees might be a better points investment.

Harvest Success Rates

The harvest numbers on Fillmore, Oak Creek South are the standout data point for this unit. Across the four most recent recorded seasons:

• 2025: 133 hunters, 124 harvested — 93% success
• 2024: 105 hunters, 95 harvested — 90% success
• 2023: 97 hunters, 82 harvested — 85% success
• 2022: 103 hunters, 79 harvested — 77% success

This is a clear, consistent upward trend over four years, with success climbing from the high-70s into the low-90s. That kind of trajectory suggests either improving herd conditions, better hunter access, more precise tag quotas relative to huntable animals, or some combination of all three. Whatever the driver, the practical result for hunters is straightforward: a tag drawn on this unit carries a very strong likelihood of putting a pronghorn on the ground. Few limited-entry pronghorn units anywhere in the West sustain success rates in the 90%+ range across multiple consecutive seasons, and hunters should weigh that heavily when deciding where to spend points.

It's also worth noting the modest but steady increase in hunter numbers — from 97 in 2023 to 133 in 2025 — which likely reflects a growing tag quota on the unit. More tags combined with rising success rates is a favorable signal for the health of the huntable population and the effectiveness of the harvest structure here.

Trophy Quality

Trophy data available for this unit points to a moderate history of trophy-class pronghorn production in the counties overlapping Fillmore, Oak Creek South. This is meaningfully different from Utah's top-tier trophy units, which have built decades of deep record-book production, but it also means this unit isn't devoid of quality bucks. Hunters can reasonably expect a mix of mature, respectable bucks with an occasional standout animal, rather than a pipeline of consistent record-class pronghorn.

For hunters weighing where to spend a stack of accumulated points, it's important to be realistic: if the singular goal is landing a top-tier trophy pronghorn, units with a stronger and deeper trophy pedigree may offer better odds at that specific outcome. But for hunters who want a genuinely good hunt — solid bucks, high odds of filling the tag, and enjoyable country to hunt — Fillmore, Oak Creek South's moderate trophy potential paired with its high success rates makes for a well-rounded package.

Access & Terrain

Fillmore, Oak Creek South spans 946,023 acres with elevations ranging from 4,565 feet at the low end to 9,692 feet at the highest points in the unit — over 5,000 feet of vertical relief across the unit's boundaries. This range suggests hunters will encounter classic lower-elevation sagebrush and open flats typical of pronghorn country, along with higher benches, foothills, and potentially forested transition zones at the upper elevations. Pronghorn themselves will typically be concentrated in the more open, lower-to-mid elevation terrain where sightlines and forage conditions favor the species, but hunters scouting this unit should be prepared for a genuinely varied landscape rather than a single monotonous plain.

With 70% of the unit classified as public land, the majority of Fillmore, Oak Creek South is open to hunters without needing to negotiate private land access. That's a strong number for any western hunting unit and makes this a legitimately DIY-friendly unit for hunters willing to put in scouting time. The remaining 30% is private land, so hunters should still expect some checkerboard ownership patterns in places, particularly in lower-elevation valley bottoms where agricultural or ranch land is more common — a typical pattern across Utah's pronghorn country. There is no wilderness designation within this unit (0%), which means access via roads and standard vehicle travel should be more straightforward than in units with significant wilderness acreage, where foot or stock travel becomes mandatory.

Hunters planning to scout this unit ahead of their hunt should use HuntPilot's public land overlays and mapping tools to identify the specific public parcels within the unit boundary, especially near the elevation transition zones where pronghorn concentrations may shift depending on the timing of the hunt and forage conditions that year.

How to Apply

Utah pronghorn hunting on Fillmore, Oak Creek South is managed entirely through the state's limited-entry draw system — there is no general season option for this unit, so hunters must apply and be drawn to hunt here at all. Utah's draw structure uses a hybrid points system: a portion of tags go to the highest point holders, while the remainder are allocated through a weighted random draw where each applicant's number of entries scales with their accumulated points. Residents and nonresidents apply through separate pools, meaning nonresident odds and resident odds are not directly comparable even for the same hunt.

Because this is a limited-entry-only unit, prospective applicants — especially nonresidents — should expect this to be a longer-term points strategy rather than a unit likely to be drawn in a hunter's first year or two of applying. Utah's points system has, on certain hunts, produced guaranteed-draw thresholds at high point levels, but the exact point level required varies by unit and residency and shifts from year to year based on quota changes and applicant pool size.

For the current application windows, fees, and draw odds broken down by resident and nonresident point levels, hunters should consult HuntPilot's Utah state page and the unit-specific draw data, which reflects the most current numbers available. Because deadlines, fees, and quotas change annually, this article intentionally does not list specific dates or dollar figures — those details should always be confirmed against the live application period rather than an archived source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Fillmore, Oak Creek South? The unit covers 946,023 acres with elevations ranging from 4,565 to 9,692 feet, meaning hunters will find a mix of lower-elevation sagebrush flats and open country typical of pronghorn habitat, transitioning into higher foothill and bench terrain at the unit's upper elevations. There is no wilderness area within the unit, so access via standard roads and vehicles should be more available than in unit with significant wilderness acreage.

What is harvest success like in Fillmore, Oak Creek South? Harvest success has been strong and improving across recent seasons: 77% in 2022, 85% in 2023, 90% in 2024, and 93% in 2025. This puts the unit among the higher-success pronghorn units tracked by HuntPilot, and hunters who draw a tag here have a strong statistical likelihood of harvesting an animal.

How big are the pronghorn in Fillmore, Oak Creek South? Available trophy records indicate a moderate history of trophy-class pronghorn production in the counties overlapping this unit. This isn't among Utah's top trophy pedigree units, but moderate trophy potential combined with very high harvest success rates makes it a solid all-around choice rather than a specialized trophy-hunting destination.

Is Fillmore, Oak Creek South worth applying for? For hunters prioritizing a high-probability hunt with strong public access — 70% of the unit is public land — and a fair chance at a quality buck, yes. The unit's rising harvest success rates (now at 93% as of the 2025 season) make it an attractive target for hunters who want a dependable outcome once they draw a tag. Hunters chasing an elite-class trophy specifically may want to compare this unit's moderate trophy history against units with deeper trophy records before committing points here.

Is there a general season option for pronghorn in this unit? No. Every pronghorn hunt in Fillmore, Oak Creek South is limited-quota and draw-only — there is no general season or over-the-counter option. Hunters must apply through Utah's draw system and be selected before they can hunt this unit.