UT Mule Deer Unit San Juan, Elk Ridge

# UT San Juan, Elk Ridge — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit (3,533–9,269 ft) with 99.8% public land—excellent access and minimal crowding. The northern half (Salt Lake Valley side) is archery-only; muzzleloader and rifle seasons operate in the southern portion, effectively splitting hunting opportunity by weapon type. ## Herd Quality Trophy data reflects mule deer (note: this unit designation is elk-focused, but record-book data is deer). San Juan County has produced 20 record-book entries over 76 years—notably, the 2010s and 2020s show sustained production (highest recent scores: 254.2 in 2019, 226.2 in 2023). This indicates the unit...