Skip to content
ProHunt
Utah Bison

Unit Book Cliffs, Little Creek/south (Book Cliffs)

Utah Hunting Guide — Bison

Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South is one of only two Utah units hosting a public bison hunt, managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. This is typically a once-in-a-lifetime tag.

View Draw Odds Utah Hunting Guide

Bison Hunting in Unit Book Cliffs, Little Creek/south

Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South is one of only two Utah units hosting a public bison hunt, managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. This is typically a once-in-a-lifetime tag.

Where to Find Bison on Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South

Confirm the Little Creek/South bison polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Bison move across remote Book Cliffs country and scouting matters.

How to Hunt Book Cliffs Bison

Pro Members Only

Unlock full Book Cliffs bison tactics

Upgrade to Pro — $49/yr

Bison Success Rates

Archery60%
Rifle85%
Muzzleloader85%
UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page summarizes annual Book Cliffs bison outcomes.

Bison Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— Limited Entry41462.7% 12
Rifle— Limited Entry92593.5% 18
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry137617.1% 11

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

Open in Draw Odds Engine
UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags; high point totals are typical among successful applicants.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Pro Members Only

Unlock full Book Cliffs bison logistics

Upgrade to Pro — $49/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utah bison a once-in-a-lifetime species?
Bison is typically managed as a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah. Confirm in the current UDWR guidebook.
How does Utah's draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.

Plan Your Hunt with ProHunt Pro+AI

Unlock advanced tactics, the Tag-to-Trail Planner, AI hunt strategy assistant, and personalized camp and trip execution plans.

Upgrade to Pro+AI — $79/yr

Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Utah big game permits are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw, Guidebook documents season structure, unit boundaries, and permit types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest statistics and post-season classification data for Utah big game units · accessed 2026-04-17