UT Elk Unit Paunsaugunt
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,430 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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UT Paunsaugunt — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Paunsaugunt spans nearly a million acres across southern Utah's high-elevation plateau country, with terrain ranging from 4,100 feet in lower drainages to above 9,500 feet on the rim. The unit is 87% public land—predominantly U.S. Forest Service and BLM acreage—providing substantial access for self-guided hunters. This high public-land percentage opens multiple entry corridors and reduces navigational bottlenecks common in mixed-ownership units. The elevation spread creates distinct habitat layers: lower pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine transitioning to mixed conifer and spruce-fir at elevation. Hunters can capitalize on vertical topography to relocate animals..
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Actual results from the 2022 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery LE — EB3016
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Muzzleloader LE — EB3094
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Rifle, Early LE — EB3058
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle LE — EB3118
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Rifle, Late LE — EB3060
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle, Mid LE — EB3059
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 11 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 17 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | Archery | 18 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 17 | 9 | 53.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 7 | 5 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 11 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 38 | 5 | 14.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — EA1073 | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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