Utah Elk Mule Deer

Unit Boobe Hole (Boobe Hole)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk, Mule Deer

Boobe Hole is a small limited-entry bull elk unit with 6 tags against 137 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because the unit sits in overlooked central Utah drainages and produces quality bulls on manageable terrain.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Where to Find Elk at Boobe Hole

Aspen benches, conifer stringers, and sage parks.

Aspen Benches

Mature bulls in aspen through early season.

Dark Timber

Midday bedding in north-facing conifer.

Sage Parks

Evening feed zones.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%

Any-weapon tags 55-70%. Archery 25-35%.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	59	3.4%	2

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Boobe Hole is drawn through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 6 tags against 137 applicants over three years, we plan for 12-17 bonus points in the max-points half.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Boobe Hole is a limited-entry mule deer CWMU in northeastern Utah's Nine Mile Canyon corridor of Carbon County. This rugged private-land unit sits in the canyon drainage country between the Wasatch Plateau and the Book Cliffs, producing quality mule deer bucks in classic desert-canyon habitat. With only 2 tags and roughly 14 applicants annually, draw odds run about 14% — some of the more accessible limited-entry odds in Utah while still producing a quality experience.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

Boobe Hole's canyon-country terrain concentrates mule deer in predictable patterns through the season. Understanding the unit's vertical structure is the key to locating mature bucks.

Cedar and Pinyon Benches

Mature bucks in the Nine Mile Canyon area use the cedar and pinyon juniper benches for bedding and thermal cover. These mid-elevation benches — typically 6,000 to 7,500 feet — provide good views of surrounding terrain while keeping bucks sheltered from wind. Glass these benches from opposing canyon rims at dawn.

Canyon Bottom Willows and Draws

Nine Mile Creek and its tributaries hold willow-lined bottoms that attract does and younger bucks. Mature bucks use these drainages during the early morning feeding period and again in the evening. Focus on where draws open onto wider benches — these pinch points concentrate deer movement.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

As a CWMU, Boobe Hole requires coordination with the landowner or outfitter for access. Most hunters approach through the Nine Mile Canyon road off Price. The canyon's semi-desert character rewards patience and glassing over aggressive foot travel.

Glass-and-Stalk in Canyon Country

Set up on the canyon rim at first light and glass thoroughly before moving. The broken topography hides bedded bucks effectively — invest time glassing each visible bench and drainage before crossing to the next observation point. Once a mature buck is located on a bench, use the canyon's natural contours to close the distance.

Wind Considerations

Canyon thermals complicate morning stalks as warm air rises from the canyon bottom. Plan early-morning stalks with the thermal rising against you (working downhill toward the deer) or wait until winds stabilize in the afternoon to attempt cross-canyon approaches.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%

Boobe Hole's limited 2-tag structure and Nine Mile Canyon terrain typically yield a high success rate for drawn hunters. The CWMU framework means access is controlled and deer are not pressured by other hunters during the season. Bucks in the Nine Mile corridor regularly reach full maturity given the private-land management emphasis.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	14	14.3%	0

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Boobe Hole mule deer draws roughly 14 resident applicants for 2 tags, producing approximately 14% draw odds — among the better odds for a true limited-entry mule deer unit in Utah. The unit appears in the draw as a CWMU-type tag. Zero to low bonus points are sufficient to draw in good years; building a few points improves your odds meaningfully given the small applicant pool.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Dispersed camping.

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Water

Creeks and springs.

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Road Conditions

Mix of maintained and rough FS roads.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate.

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Hunting Pressure

Low.

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Weather

Cool fall, snow possible late.

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Cell Service

Spotty.

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Nearest Town

Confirm at UDWR boundary map.

Note: Pre-season water-source scouting pays off in dry early seasons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Boobe Hole elk?

We plan for 12-17 bonus points in Utah's max-points half.

Is Boobe Hole a trophy unit?

Good quality unit — mature bulls typical in the 310-330 range.

Is Boobe Hole a CWMU or public-land hunt?

Boobe Hole is a Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) — primarily private land. Tag holders must coordinate access with the CWMU operator. A small percentage of tags are allocated for the public draw; the remainder go to the private landowner.

What town is the best base camp for Boobe Hole mule deer?

Price, Utah is the closest full-service hub, roughly 40 miles from the Nine Mile Canyon access point. Wellington (just east of Price) has additional services and is slightly closer to the main canyon road.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Limited-Entry Elk — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Boobe Hole listed as a limited-entry bull elk unit · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Boobe Hole — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: GIS polygon for Boobe Hole elk unit · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest summaries for small limited-entry elk units · accessed 2026-04-17
Elk Herd Unit Management Plan — Unit #11 Nine Mile — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Nine Mile unit encompasses Carbon County canyon country, Multiple CWMUs operate within the Nine Mile/Range Creek subunit including Boobe Hole, 75,448 private acres in elk/deer habitat managed as CWMUs in this corridor · accessed 2026-04-18

Unit Boobe Hole (Boobe Hole)

Elk Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Where to Find Elk at Boobe Hole

Aspen Benches

Dark Timber

Sage Parks

How We Hunt Boobe Hole

Dawn Glass

Mid-Day Timber

Rut Cow Calls

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Where to Find Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

Cedar and Pinyon Benches

Canyon Bottom Willows and Draws

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

Glass-and-Stalk in Canyon Country

Wind Considerations

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Camp Sites

Water

Road Conditions

Terrain Difficulty

Hunting Pressure

Weather

Cell Service

Nearest Town

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources & Verification

Unit Boobe Hole (Boobe Hole)

Elk Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Where to Find Elk at Boobe Hole

Aspen Benches

Dark Timber

Sage Parks

How We Hunt Boobe Hole

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Boobe Hole

Where to Find Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

Cedar and Pinyon Benches

Canyon Bottom Willows and Draws

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Boobe Hole

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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