UT Mule Deer Unit Vernal/Bonanza
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 7,577 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 12,226 ft.
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UT Vernal/Bonanza — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access UT Vernal/Bonanza spans 1.3 million acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 4,649 ft to over 12,200 ft—creating diverse habitat from lower sagebrush country through mid-elevation forest to high alpine terrain. Nearly 90% is public land, offering exceptional access for self-guided hunters across vast, interconnected public holdings. The elevation spread means multiple habitat bands support different game populations at different times, giving hunters options across varied terrain. Hunt Character This is a classic high-country unit with the access and scale to reward aggressive exploration. The steep elevation gradient and predominant..
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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 — DB1522
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 — DB1582
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 — DB1086
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.
Rifle — DB1552
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 | 293 | 105 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 156 | 87 | 55.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 396 | 299 | 75.3% |
| 2024 | Dedicated Hunter | 113 | 67 | 59.8% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 222 | 58 | 26.2% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 138 | 64 | 46.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 61 | 47 | 76.3% |
| 2023 | Multiseason | 111 | 47 | 42.6% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 318 | 75 | 23.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 471 | 362 | 76.9% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 180 | 101 | 55.9% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 144 | 91 | 63.4% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DB1522 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1086 | Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1582 | Sep 23, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DB1552 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
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