UT Elk Unit Southwest Desert, North
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UT Southwest Desert, North — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access UT Southwest Desert, North spans nearly 1.6 million acres of public land (98% public), making it an exceptionally accessible unit for self-directed hunters. Elevation ranges from 4,500 to 9,600 feet, supporting a diversity of elk habitat across lower-country pinyon-juniper and mid-elevation mixed-conifer zones up to alpine terrain at higher elevations. The overwhelming preponderance of public land and absence of private-land chokepoints means hunters can distribute across the unit and pursue elk without navigating private-parcel mazes common in many Western units. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters who..
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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 — EB3136
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
H.A.M.S. LE — EB3143
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.
H.A.M.S.S. LE — EB3143
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | Hamss | 13 | 10 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 2023 | Hamss | 10 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2022 | Archery | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2022 | Hamss | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hamss — EB3143 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
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