Utah Unit Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide

Utah Unit Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench pronghorn antelope hunting has become one of the more talked-about limited-entry opportunities in the Uinta Basin region for hunters chasing speed goats. This unit spans 657,978 acres with an elevation range of 4,613 to 9,440 feet, giving hunters a broad mix of terrain from lower sagebrush benches to higher country. With 99% of the unit in public ownership, access is about as good as it gets in Utah — this is a unit where DIY hunters can genuinely plan a hunt without worrying about locked gates and private leases dominating the landscape.

Pronghorn hunts on this unit are limited-entry, drawn through Utah's application system, and recent harvest data shows this is a hunt that consistently rewards the hunters who draw a tag. Whether a resident cashing in years of points or a nonresident willing to pay the premium for a crack at Uinta Basin antelope, Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench deserves a serious look.

HuntPilot Analysis

The harvest numbers here are the standout feature of this unit. Over the last four seasons of available data, success rates have been remarkably strong: 83% in 2025 (162 hunters, 135 harvested), 94% in 2024 (144 hunters, 136 harvested), 94% in 2023 (128 hunters, 120 harvested), and 98% in 2022 (111 hunters, 109 harvested). That's a four-year stretch where success never dropped below the low 80s, and three of those four years sat at 94% or better. For a limited-entry pronghorn tag, that kind of consistency is exactly what hunters want to see before investing points or application fees.

The public land situation reinforces the appeal. At 99% public land, hunters aren't fighting for scraps of accessible ground or negotiating trespass permission — nearly the entire unit is open for hunters to scout, glass, and hunt without landowner complications. Combined with zero wilderness designation, there are no special access restrictions or guide requirements to worry about here; hunters can plan and execute a fully self-guided hunt.

Trophy potential on this unit is best described as moderate. The counties overlapping Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench have a moderate history of producing record-book pronghorn, meaning trophy-class bucks have come from the area but this isn't a unit with an outsized reputation for exceptional horn mass or length compared to Utah's elite pronghorn units. Hunters should view this as a unit built around high-percentage opportunity rather than a guaranteed shot at a record-book buck — though moderate trophy history combined with a 99% public-land base means a mature buck is well within reach for a patient, mobile hunter.

Given the harvest data, public access, and reasonable application fees, this unit is worth applying for — particularly for hunters prioritizing a high-odds, well-managed hunt over chasing a specific trophy score. It's a strong choice for a first pronghorn tag or for hunters who want to maximize the chance of putting a tag on an animal without years of scouting complications tied to private ground.

Harvest Success Rates

The four-year harvest trend on Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench is one of the more compelling data points for this unit. Here's the year-by-year breakdown:

• 2025: 162 hunters, 135 harvested — 83% success
• 2024: 144 hunters, 136 harvested — 94% success
• 2023: 128 hunters, 120 harvested — 94% success
• 2022: 111 hunters, 109 harvested — 98% success

The trend line shows hunter numbers climbing steadily from 111 in 2022 to 162 in 2025, which suggests either an expanding quota or growing interest in the unit — likely both. Even as hunter numbers grew by roughly 46% over that span, success rates stayed remarkably strong, only dipping to 83% in the most recent year reported. That dip is still a very respectable number for any limited-entry pronghorn hunt, and the three prior years in the 94-98% range indicate that 2025's numbers may reflect normal year-to-year variability in animal distribution or weather rather than a declining trend.

For hunters evaluating whether to apply, this is about as reassuring a harvest picture as exists for a pronghorn unit. Drawing the tag is the hard part — once hunters are in the field on Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench, the data says they're very likely to fill that tag.

Trophy Quality

Trophy quality on this unit falls into the moderate category. The counties overlapping Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench carry a moderate history of producing record-book pronghorn entries, which tells hunters that quality bucks have come from this general area over time, but it isn't among Utah's top-tier trophy pronghorn destinations. Because record-book entries are attributed at the county level rather than to a specific unit boundary, that trophy history is shared with neighboring units in the same counties — the bucks behind those entries could have come from anywhere across that broader landscape.

Practically speaking, hunters drawing this tag should expect a realistic chance at a mature, respectable buck, especially given the high harvest success rates and the amount of public ground available to cover. Hunters looking purely for a shot at an exceptional or elite-class buck may want to weigh this unit against others with a stronger trophy pedigree, but for hunters who want a fair chance at a solid buck combined with very good odds of filling the tag, Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench delivers.

Access & Terrain

With 99% of the unit classified as public land and zero wilderness acreage, Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench is about as accessible as a Utah pronghorn unit gets. There are no wilderness-related access restrictions to navigate, and the near-total public ownership means hunters can move freely across the landscape to locate animals without needing special permission or dealing with a patchwork of private inholdings.

Elevation across the unit ranges from 4,613 feet up to 9,440 feet, a spread of nearly 4,800 vertical feet. That range suggests hunters will encounter everything from lower sagebrush flats and bench country — classic pronghorn habitat — up into higher terrain at the unit's upper elevations. Pronghorn are typically found in the more open, lower-to-mid elevation sagebrush and grassland habitat rather than the higher timbered country, so hunters should focus scouting efforts on the flatter, more open benches that make up the bulk of huntable pronghorn range within the unit boundary.

Forum accounts from hunters familiar with the area describe antelope concentrating in certain pockets of the unit, with sightings varying year to year based on moisture and forage conditions. Given the size of this unit at nearly 658,000 acres, hunters should plan on covering ground with optics before committing to a specific area — glassing from vantage points across the open bench country is the most efficient way to locate bucks before deciding where to focus hunting effort. Hunters can use HuntPilot's public land and terrain mapping tools to identify accessible glassing points and plan routes across the unit's public ground ahead of the season.

How to Apply

Utah's pronghorn draw for Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench runs through the state's standard limited-entry application system, and for 2026 the numbers are the same across residency status in terms of timing.

Nonresident applicants:

• Application opens: March 19, 2026
• Application deadline: April 23, 2026
• Results announced: May 31, 2026
• Application fee: $10
• Tag fee: $371
• License fee (required to apply): $144.00

Resident applicants:

• Application opens: March 19, 2026
• Application deadline: April 23, 2026
• Results announced: May 31, 2026
• Application fee: $10
• Tag fee: $63
• License fee (required to apply): $34.00

Both residents and nonresidents apply within the same window, but the cost structure differs significantly once a tag is drawn. Nonresidents face a considerably higher tag fee ($371 versus $63 for residents) and a steeper license fee ($144.00 versus $34.00), which is standard for Utah's nonresident structure across species. Importantly, the license fee is a prerequisite — hunters must hold a qualifying license before they're even eligible to submit their application, so this cost should be factored into the total budget before applying, not treated as an afterthought after drawing.

For the most current draw odds specific to point levels and residency, hunters should visit HuntPilot's Utah state page at /states/ut, which tracks year-over-year application data for units like Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench.

Dates and fees are subject to change. Always verify current application details at the state wildlife agency website before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench? The unit covers elevations from 4,613 to 9,440 feet across nearly 658,000 acres, encompassing everything from lower sagebrush bench country to higher elevation terrain. Pronghorn hunters will spend most of their time in the open, lower-to-mid elevation sagebrush and grassland habitat that defines classic antelope range, rather than the unit's higher timbered elevations.

What is harvest success like in Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench? Harvest success has been strong and consistent in recent years: 83% in 2025, 94% in 2024, 94% in 2023, and 98% in 2022. Hunter numbers have grown from 111 in 2022 to 162 in 2025, and success rates have held up well despite that increase in pressure, making this one of the more reliable limited-entry pronghorn hunts in the state for actually filling a tag.

How big are the pronghorn in Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench? Trophy potential here is moderate. The surrounding counties have a moderate history of producing record-book pronghorn, meaning quality bucks exist but this isn't considered one of Utah's elite trophy pronghorn destinations. Hunters can realistically expect a fair chance at a mature buck, especially given the high harvest rates and extensive public land access, but shouldn't count on this unit specifically for record-class horn size.

Is Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench worth applying for? Yes, particularly for hunters who prioritize a high-percentage chance of filling a tag over chasing an exceptional score. With success rates consistently in the 83-98% range over the last four years and 99% public land access, this unit offers outstanding value for the application investment — especially for residents paying the lower resident tag fee. Nonresidents should weigh the higher tag and license costs but can still expect strong odds of success once drawn.

Do hunters need a guide to hunt Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench? No. The unit has 0% wilderness designation, so there are no state-mandated guide requirements for nonresidents here. With 99% public land, this unit is well suited to a self-guided, DIY hunting approach for both residents and nonresidents.