UT Mule Deer Unit Yellowstone
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 8,610 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 13,381 ft.
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UT Yellowstone Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access UT Yellowstone spans nearly 1.25 million acres across rugged alpine and subalpine terrain, ranging from 4,771 to 13,381 feet. Nearly all land is public (99.9%), offering exceptional access freedom. The unit's 24% wilderness designation means substantial areas are roadless but huntable without guide requirements — a significant advantage for independent hunters willing to hike. The unit's large elevation range supports diverse habitat: lower aspen and mixed conifer zones at base elevations transition to high-country meadows and alpine basins above timberline. This vertical relief concentrates animals across distinct elevation bands and provides..
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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 — DB1523
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 — DB1583
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 — DB1039
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 — DB1553
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 | 196 | 47 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 172 | 65 | 38.1% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 515 | 296 | 57.5% |
| 2024 | Dedicated Hunter | 125 | 56 | 45.1% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 6 | 4 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 155 | 31 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 157 | 60 | 37.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 103 | 58 | 56.4% |
| 2023 | Multiseason | 130 | 57 | 43.5% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | Archery | 240 | 52 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 589 | 338 | 57.4% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 199 | 127 | 63.6% |
| 2022 | Multiseason | 153 | 73 | 47.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DB1523 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1039 | Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1583 | Sep 23, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DB1553 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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