UT Mule Deer Unit San Juan, Elk Ridge
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,736 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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UT San Juan, Elk Ridge — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access UT San Juan spans nearly 2 million acres across a dramatic elevation gradient—from 3,533 ft in the low country to 9,269 ft at high elevation. Nearly all land is public, providing exceptional access freedom across the full range of terrain. This vertical spread supports diverse habitat types: lower-elevation pinyon-juniper transitions to mixed conifer and high-country alpine at the ridgelines. Hunters can work both low-country early-season conditions and high-elevation late-season habitat within a single unit, depending on animal movement and timing. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery LE — DB1014
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.
Muzzleloader LE — DB1037
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle LE — DB1022
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle LE — DB1046
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 | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 42 | 30 | 70.7% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| 2024 | Multiseason | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 39 | 33 | 84.2% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 11 | 62.5% |
| 2023 | Multiseason | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 14 | 12 | 84.6% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 39 | 30 | 75.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 14 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DB1014 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Multiseason — DB1046 | — — — | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1037 | Sep 23, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DB1022 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
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