Utah Unit North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett Moose Hunting Guide
Utah's North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett unit sits in the far northeastern corner of the state, a sprawling 395,599-acre landscape ranging from 5,361 feet up to 12,670 feet in elevation. For hunters chasing a moose tag in Utah, this unit represents one of the state's premier opportunities — a limited-entry draw that produces consistent harvest success year after year. With 91% public land and minimal private-land conflicts, this is a unit where hunters who draw a tag can expect to actually hunt public ground rather than negotiate access agreements.
This corner of Utah is known for rugged, high-country terrain — mostly wooded and mountainous, dominated by lodgepole pine stands and interspersed with alpine basins. It's the kind of country that rewards hunters willing to get off the beaten path, and while the region sees plenty of recreational pressure from hikers and general hunters pursuing other species, the moose hunt itself remains a genuine once-in-a-lifetime draw for those who put in for it. Only 2% of the unit falls within designated wilderness, meaning the vast majority of this public land is accessible without the added logistics or guide requirements that wilderness designations can trigger elsewhere in the West.
HuntPilot Analysis: Is This Unit Worth Applying For?
For moose hunters, the North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett unit deserves serious consideration, and the harvest data backs that up. According to HuntPilot's tracking of recent seasons, this unit has posted outstanding success rates: 100% in 2025 (8 of 8 hunters), 100% in 2024 (9 of 9), 88% in 2023 (7 of 8), and 100% in 2022 (8 of 8). That's about as consistent as harvest data gets for any big game species anywhere in the West — hunters who draw this tag are overwhelmingly likely to fill it.
The tradeoff, as with virtually every moose unit in Utah, is getting drawn in the first place. Moose tags are scarce by design, and this unit issues only a handful of permits each year based on the harvest figures above. That said, for hunters who have been accumulating points or are simply willing to apply annually, this unit's combination of high public land percentage, low wilderness restriction, and near-guaranteed success once drawn makes it one of the more attractive moose options in the state.
The terrain itself demands respect. With elevation spanning from just over 5,300 feet to nearly 12,700 feet, hunters need to be prepared for genuine mountain hunting — thick timber, steep drainages, and unpredictable weather even in the fall. This isn't a unit where a moose can be spotted from a truck window and approached casually. It's still-hunting country, and the pine-choked slopes that make it excellent moose habitat also make for physically demanding pursuit.
Overall assessment: this unit is worth applying for if a hunter's goal is a legitimate, high-percentage moose hunt on public land, understanding that the draw itself is the real bottleneck, not the hunting once a tag is in hand.
Harvest Success Rates
The harvest numbers for this unit are the strongest data point in favor of applying. Over the last four tracked seasons, unit-wide success has never dropped below 88%:
- 2025: 8 hunters, 8 harvested — 100% success
- 2024: 9 hunters, 9 harvested — 100% success
- 2023: 8 hunters, 7 harvested — 88% success
- 2022: 8 hunters, 8 harvested — 100% success
This kind of consistency suggests a stable moose population with adequate huntable numbers and terrain that, while demanding, allows determined hunters to locate and close on animals. It also reflects the reality of Utah's moose management: extremely limited tag numbers per unit keep hunter density low and pressure minimal, which directly supports these elevated success rates. Hunters drawing a tag here should treat the odds of filling that tag as very favorable, based on this multi-year track record.
Trophy Quality
Trophy data for the counties overlapping this unit shows a limited history of record-book entries. This doesn't mean quality animals aren't present, but hunters should not expect this unit to be characterized as a trophy factory based on the available record. The realistic expectation here should be built around opportunity and the near-certainty of encountering and harvesting a bull, rather than banking on a record-class animal.
Given the terrain — thick lodgepole pine stands, steep mixed timber, and high alpine basins — moose in this unit have ample cover and forage to mature, but the thin record-book history suggests trophy-class bulls are not consistently coming out of this specific area compared to some of Utah's more storied moose units. Hunters chasing a genuine trophy animal above all else should weigh this qualitative history carefully, while hunters primarily motivated by the rare chance to hunt moose at all will find this unit delivers on that front regardless of antler size.
Access & Terrain
This unit is built for public-land hunters. At 91% public land, the overwhelming majority of the 395,599 total acres is open to hunting without needing to negotiate private landowner access — a significant advantage over many limited-entry units in the West where high-quality habitat is locked up on private ground. Only 2% of the unit is designated wilderness, so hunters won't run into the guide requirements or stock-only access restrictions that come with heavily-wildernessed units elsewhere.
The elevation range — 5,361 to 12,670 feet — spans nearly 7,300 vertical feet, meaning hunters can encounter everything from lower-elevation sagebrush and timber transition zones to true high-alpine terrain near the unit's upper reaches. This is mountainous, heavily wooded country dominated by lodgepole pine, the kind of habitat moose favor for both feed and cover. It's still-hunting terrain rather than open-country glassing terrain; hunters should plan to work through timber on foot, methodically, rather than relying on long-range spotting from vantage points.
This region is also known to see meaningful recreational and hunting pressure from other user groups given its popularity and its position as home to some of Utah's most scenic high country. Hunters should expect other people on the landscape, particularly in accessible areas, and should be prepared to push into less-traveled pockets of the unit to find undisturbed moose. Hunters planning a scouting trip should lean on HuntPilot's public land mapping tools to identify larger public blocks, water sources, and elevation bands worth focusing on before making the drive.
How to Apply
Utah's moose draw operates on a defined annual calendar, and hunters need to hit these dates precisely.
For current draw odds specific to this unit and updated application information, visit HuntPilot's Utah state page at /states/ut or the specific unit page for the most current data.
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 the terrain like in the North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett unit?
The unit is mountainous and heavily wooded, dominated by lodgepole pine forest, with elevations ranging from 5,361 feet to 12,670 feet. This is still-hunting country rather than open glassing terrain — hunters typically work through timber on foot to locate animals. The unit also includes some of Utah's highest and most rugged terrain, so physical conditioning and preparation for variable mountain weather are essential.
What is harvest success like for moose hunters in this unit?
Harvest success has been consistently strong in recent years. Unit-wide success rates were 100% in 2025 (8 of 8 hunters), 100% in 2024 (9 of 9 hunters), 88% in 2023 (7 of 8 hunters), and 100% in 2022 (8 of 8 hunters). This multi-year track record indicates that hunters who draw a tag here have a very high likelihood of filling it.
How big are the moose in this unit?
Trophy data for the counties overlapping this unit shows a limited history of record-book entries. Hunters should approach this unit with realistic expectations focused on the high probability of harvesting a bull rather than the expectation of taking a record-class animal. The dense timber and demanding terrain support a healthy moose population, but the thin trophy record suggests this isn't historically one of Utah's top trophy-producing moose units.
Is the North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett unit worth applying for?
For hunters focused on securing a legitimate, high-success moose hunt on predominantly public land, yes. With 91% public land access, minimal wilderness restrictions, and harvest success rates that have hit 100% in three of the last four tracked years, this unit delivers strong odds of success once a tag is drawn. Hunters seeking a trophy-caliber bull above all else should temper expectations given the limited trophy record, but those prioritizing the experience and a high likelihood of connecting will find this unit a strong option.
How much public land is accessible in this unit?
The unit is 91% public land, meaning the vast majority of its 395,599 acres is open to hunters without needing private landowner permission. Only 2% is designated wilderness, so access is generally straightforward compared to units with heavier wilderness restrictions elsewhere in the region.