UT Elk Unit Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East
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UT Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access This expansive unit spans nearly 2 million acres across nearly 5,500 feet of elevation gain, from sagebrush and pinyon-juniper lowlands at 4,200 feet to high-country aspen and conifer above 9,400 feet. Nearly all land is public, offering exceptional access freedom for independent hunters. The broad elevation range supports diverse habitat — lower draws favor mule deer and early-season scouting; mid-elevation transition zones hold elk through much of the season; high country provides refuge during the rut and post-hunt pressure periods. Hunt Character The Book Cliffs' scale..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery LE — EB3160
Archery LE — EB3161
Archery, Late LE — EB3161
Muzzleloader LE — EB3166
Rifle, Early LE — EB3162
Rifle LE — EB3165
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Rifle, Late LE — EB3163
Rifle, Mid LE — EB3164
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 21 | 8 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 26 | 15 | 56.0% |
| 2024 | Multiseason | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 13 | 9 | 69.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 13 | 10 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Multiseason | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 18 | 9 | 53.3% |
| 2023 | Archery | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 25 | 14 | 54.5% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EB3161 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 13, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — EB3160 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Multiseason — EB3165 | — — — | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EB3166 | Sep 21, 2026 — Oct 2, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EB3163 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EB3164 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EB3162 | Sep 16, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
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