UtahMule Deer

UT Mule Deer Unit Yellowstone

Total Acres
1,246,760
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
24%
Elevation
4,771–13,381 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DB1523Aug 15, 2026Sep 11, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DB1583Sep 23, 2026Oct 1, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DB1039Oct 28, 2026Nov 5, 2026male
2026Rifle — DB1553Oct 17, 2026Oct 25, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
206.4
Top Score
284.4
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# UT Yellowstone Elk Unit — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Yellowstone spans 1.25 million acres across high-elevation terrain (4,771–13,381 ft) with 99.9% public land and 24% wilderness, offering exceptional access for self-guided hunts. The high elevation and wilderness percentage suggest alpine and subalpine character with varied hunting conditions across seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is not available for this elk unit. Forum chatter indicates good general deer quality in the broader region, but no herd survey data (bull:cow ratios, population estimates) is provided for Yellowstone elk specifically. Consult Utah Division of Wildlife Resources job...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025archery (DB1523)resident52715429.4%
2025archery (DB1523)nonresident231876.9%
2025muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident47612.8%
2025muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident6116.7%
2025muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident47612.8%
2025muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident6116.7%
2025archery (DB1523)resident52715429.4%
2025archery (DB1523)nonresident231876.9%
2025rifle (DB1553)resident1,72345526.3%
2025rifle (DB1553)nonresident965255.6%
2025rifle (DB1553)resident1,72345526.3%
2025rifle (DB1553)nonresident965255.6%
2025muzzleloader (DB1583)resident32015647.6%
2025muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident201890.9%
2025muzzleloader (DB1583)resident32015647.6%
2025muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident201890.9%
2024archery (DB1523)resident64612820.0%
2024archery (DB1523)nonresident351747.6%
2024rifle (DB1553)resident1,98437919.2%
2024rifle (DB1553)nonresident1255040.0%
2024muzzleloader (DB1583)resident37112734.5%
2024muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident1717100.0%
2024muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident45511.1%
2024muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident5120.0%
2024rifle (DB1553)resident1,98437919.2%
2024rifle (DB1553)nonresident1255040.0%
2024muzzleloader (DB1583)resident37112734.5%
2024muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident1717100.0%
2024archery (DB1523)resident64612820.0%
2024archery (DB1523)nonresident351747.6%
2024muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident45511.1%
2024muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident5120.0%
2023muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident6457.8%
2023muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident5120.0%
2023archery (DB1523)resident69413118.9%
2023archery (DB1523)nonresident371643.5%
2023rifle (DB1553)resident1,89937419.6%
2023rifle (DB1553)nonresident1005150.0%
2023muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)resident6457.8%
2023muzzleloader (LE, DB1039)nonresident5120.0%
2023archery (DB1523)resident69413118.9%
2023archery (DB1523)nonresident371643.5%
2023rifle (DB1553)resident1,89937419.6%
2023rifle (DB1553)nonresident1005150.0%
2023muzzleloader (DB1583)resident44713129.4%
2023muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident321752.6%
2023muzzleloader (DB1583)resident44713129.4%
2023muzzleloader (DB1583)nonresident321752.6%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024archery1964724.2%
2024muzzleloader1726538.1%
2024rifle51529657.5%
2024dedicated hunter1255645.1%
2024muzzleloader6460.0%
2023archery1553120.3%
2023muzzleloader1576037.9%
2023rifle40821552.7%
2023muzzleloader6583.3%
2022archery2405221.6%
2022rifle58933857.4%
2022muzzleloader19912763.6%
2022muzzleloader77100.0%

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