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UT Elk Unit Barney Top/Kaiparowits

Total Acres
2,170,628
Public Land
99%
Elevation
3,614–10,606 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
11° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
27° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
6,992 ft relief
Altitude
10,606 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 6,992 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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UT Barney Top/Kaiparowits — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access Barney Top/Kaiparowits spans nearly 2.2 million acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 3,614 ft in the low country to over 10,600 ft at the high points. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones: lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper transitioning through ponderosa and mixed conifers to high alpine meadows. Nearly all land is public (98.5%), giving hunters exceptional access freedom across the entire unit without permission issues. Access infrastructure is well-developed across public roads and established routes, making both vehicle-based staging and foot travel feasible depending on your chosen area. The..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery LE — EB3135

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.22%6 pts → 1.5%20 pts → 4.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%2 pts → 8.6%6 pts → 18.5%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

H.A.M.S. LE — EB3142

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.65%12 pts → 7.6%19 pts → 11.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 2.4%5 pts → 12.9%8 pts → 18.4%19 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

H.A.M.S.S. LE — EB3142

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.74%3 pts → 2.9%13 pts → 9.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 2.7%3 pts → 10.2%9 pts → 100.0%22 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery9333.3%
2024Hamss10444.4%
2023Archery9112.5%
2023Hamss10877.8%
2022Archery8450.0%
2022Hamss8562.5%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Hamss — EB3142Nov 7, 2026Nov 30, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
48
Avg Score
383
Top Score
422
Recent (5yr)
4

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