UT Elk Unit Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,390 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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UT Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access The Bitter Creek/South unit spans nearly 2.3 million acres of high-desert to alpine country between 4,084 and 9,474 feet. Nearly all land (99.2%) is public, giving hunters exceptional access freedom across BLM and national forest. Elevation variation is dramatic—lower benches support sagebrush and pinyon-juniper; upper elevations offer mixed conifer and aspen. This vertical spread creates diverse habitat niches and allows hunters to shift with season and weather. Road access is characteristic of Utah's Book Cliffs region: much of the unit is roadless or accessed via high-clearance routes..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2022)
Actual results from the 2022 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery LE — EB3001
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Muzzleloader LE — EB3078
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle, Early LE — EB3026
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle LE — EB3103
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Rifle, Late LE — EB3027
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 121 | 59 | 48.7% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 138 | 104 | 75.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 115 | 66 | 56.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 145 | 99 | 68.6% |
| 2022 | Archery | 19 | 7 | 35.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 31 | 26 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 18 | 12 | 68.8% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 119 | 62 | 51.9% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 152 | 108 | 71.1% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — EA1224 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EA1225 | Nov 16, 2026 — Dec 13, 2026 | — | female |
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