UT Mule Deer Unit West Desert, Vernon
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,822 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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UT West Desert, Vernon — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access UT West Desert spans nearly 975,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range of 4,400 to 9,200 feet, with excellent public-land access at 92%. The unit encompasses both low-country desert and high-elevation ridgetop terrain, offering hunters flexibility to adjust elevation based on conditions and animal movement. Road access is solid, making self-guided hunts practical for most hunters with a vehicle suitable for BLM and Forest Service roads. Hunt Character This is a high-opportunity, self-reliant hunt suited to glassing-intensive hunters. The combination of open terrain, extensive public land, and..
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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 — DB1016
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 — DB1042
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 LE — DB1024
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 LE — DB1048
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 | 45 | 25 | 54.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 147 | 127 | 86.6% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 46 | 27 | 58.1% |
| 2024 | Multiseason | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 44 | 21 | 47.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 137 | 100 | 73.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 56 | 40 | 71.7% |
| 2023 | Multiseason | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 43 | 11 | 26.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 135 | 112 | 82.8% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 55 | 36 | 66.0% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DB1016 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Multiseason — DB1048 | — — — | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1042 | Sep 23, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DB1024 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
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