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UtahMule Deer

UT Mule Deer Unit West Desert, Vernon

Total Acres
973,609
Public Land
92%
Elevation
4,408–9,230 ft

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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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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

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%7 pts → 33%19 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 2.9%13 pts → 100%15 pts → 100%

Muzzleloader LE — DB1042

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%10 pts → 25%22 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 4.2%15 pts → 100%16 pts → 100%

Rifle LE — DB1024

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 3.0%20 pts → 75%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.3%16 pts → 100%22 pts → 100%

Rifle LE — DB1048

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%7 pts → 17%21 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%16 pts → 17%24 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery452554.8%
2024Rifle14712786.6%
2024Muzzleloader462758.1%
2024Multiseason66100.0%
2023Archery442147.2%
2023Rifle13710073.3%
2023Muzzleloader564071.7%
2023Multiseason6350.0%
2022Archery431126.2%
2022Rifle13511282.8%
2022Muzzleloader553666.0%
2022Multiseason6583.3%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DB1016Aug 15, 2026Sep 11, 2026male
2026Multiseason — DB1048male
2026Muzzleloader — DB1042Sep 23, 2026Oct 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DB1024Oct 17, 2026Oct 25, 2026male

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