UT Mule Deer Unit Beaver

# UT Beaver Elk Unit — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Beaver spans 4,855–12,076 ft with 86% public land, offering diverse hunting conditions from high-elevation ridges to mid-elevation canyons. The northern half is archery-only for muzzleloader and rifle seasons, effectively dividing the unit—plan accordingly based on weapon type and access preferences. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy data from overlapping counties (Beaver and Iron) reveals declining record-book production. The pre-2000 era averaged 239.5 points with a 302.0 maximum; recent decades (2010s) averaged only 201.8. The most recent entries (2015–2019) scored 190.8, indicating the unit's trophy ceiling has contracted. This...