Utah Bighorn Sheep Mule Deer Antelope

Unit Book Cliffs, South (Book Cliffs)

Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Antelope

Book Cliffs, South is a once-in-a-lifetime-caliber bighorn sheep hunt managed by UDWR under Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are extremely limited and competition is intense across residents and non-residents alike.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit Book Cliffs, South

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep on Book Cliffs, South

Use the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map to confirm the exact bighorn sheep polygon, which is typically tighter than the surrounding big game unit. Scouting focuses on rimrock and broken cliff country where rams concentrate year-round.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle72%

UDWR publishes harvest outcomes for limited-entry bighorn sheep hunts on the Big Game Harvest Data page. Success rates on once-in-a-lifetime sheep hunts are typically high, but depend on hunter effort and weather.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	5	0	0.0%	25

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Bighorn sheep tags in Utah are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Because tag numbers are tiny, even applicants with large point totals face long odds in any single year.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Book Cliffs, South

Utah's Book Cliffs, South mule deer hunt is administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) as a limited-entry big-game tag. Applicants enter through Utah's weighted bonus-point random draw, where accumulated bonus points give you additional random entries in the drawing.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Book Cliffs, South

UDWR manages mule deer distribution and habitat for the Book Cliffs, South unit. Consult the UDWR hunt boundary map and unit management plan for the agency's most current distribution notes.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%

UDWR publishes harvest and draw statistics by unit. The chart above reflects the data UDWR reports for the Book Cliffs, South mule deer tag.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	21	725	2.9%	18

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah mule deer tags for this unit are drawn through UDWR's big-game draw using a weighted bonus-point random draw, where accumulated bonus points give you additional random entries.

Antelope Hunting in Unit Book Cliffs, South

Utah's Book Cliffs, South pronghorn hunt is administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) as a limited-entry big-game tag. Applicants enter through Utah's weighted bonus-point random draw, where accumulated bonus points give you additional random entries.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Book Cliffs, South

UDWR manages pronghorn distribution and habitat for the Book Cliffs, South unit. Consult the UDWR hunt boundary map and unit management plan for the agency's most current distribution notes.

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Antelope Success Rates

UDWR publishes harvest and draw statistics by unit. The chart above reflects the data UDWR reports for the Book Cliffs, South pronghorn tag.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Archery— Limited Entry	7	10	70.0%	2
Rifle— Limited Entry	27	132	20.5%	24

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah pronghorn tags for this unit are drawn through UDWR's big-game draw using a weighted bonus-point random draw, where accumulated bonus points give you additional random entries.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Water

Water is scarce; pack all drinking water and expect limited resupply in the unit.

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Road Conditions

Access combines paved highways with unimproved BLM and SITLA roads; high-clearance 4WD is often required.

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Terrain Difficulty

Strenuous desert-canyon country with steep rimrock and loose footing.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low due to extremely limited tag allocation.

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Weather

Daytime highs can be punishing in early season; late-season hunts can bring snow and ice in the high country.

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Cell Service

Expect no reliable cell service once off the highway corridor. Carry a satellite communicator.

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Nearest Town

Eastern Utah services are limited. Plan for long drives to the nearest fuel and groceries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's draw work for Book Cliffs, South bighorn sheep?

Utah uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw administered by UDWR. Bonus points increase your statistical weight but no point total guarantees a tag.

Is this a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah?

Utah manages bighorn sheep as a once-in-a-lifetime species. Consult the UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook for the current rules before applying.

How are mule deer tags drawn for Book Cliffs, South?

UDWR issues these mule deer tags through Utah's big-game draw, which uses a weighted bonus-point random draw administered by the Division.

Where do I find the official UDWR hunt information for this unit?

UDWR posts the Big Game Application Guidebook, the Hunt Boundary interactive map, and harvest data on wildlife.utah.gov. Those pages carry the authoritative boundary, season dates, and quota.

How are pronghorn tags drawn for Book Cliffs, South?

UDWR issues these pronghorn tags through Utah's big-game draw, which uses a weighted bonus-point random draw administered by the Division.

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Sources & Verification

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

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
UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
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