Draw Odds Utah · Elk
Utah Elk — Unit Southwest Desert
Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
4.3%
Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Any Legal Weapon Antlerless antlerless
0
Points Req.
72
Tags (Resident)
1,662
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) - Official Draw Results · Last updated 2026-06-09
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 431 | 35 | 8.1% | 12 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 376 | 2 | 0.5% | 23 |
| 2020 | 122 | 3 | 2.5% | 12 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 228 | 16 | 7% | 12 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 133 | 2 | 1.5% | 12 |
Any Legal Weapon — Historical Draw Data
Any Legal Weapon Antlerless antlerless
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,662 | 72 | 4.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 | 8 | 4.3% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert?
The most recent published odds are 4.3% for resident applicants in 2025 — 1,662 applicants for 72 tags on the Any Legal Weapon Antlerless antlerless hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 4.3% (8 tags, 185 applicants). Points required in 2025: 0.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert?
In 2025, this unit took about 0 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert?
Review the historical data in the table below to assess competition trends for this unit.
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