Unit Box Elder, Pilot Mtn (Box Elder, Pilot Mtn)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk

Box Elder, Pilot Mtn is a northwestern Utah elk hunt administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) under the state's weighted-bonus-point limited-entry draw. The Pilot Range and surrounding basin-and-range country offer dry mountain elk habitat with limited water. Tag numbers are small relative to applicant demand.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Box Elder, Pilot Mtn

Where to Find Elk in Box Elder, Pilot Mtn

Elk here use pinyon-juniper, mountain mahogany, and aspen pockets tied to limited water sources.

Water Holes

In dry country, springs and stock tanks concentrate elk activity. Confirm active water before committing time to a spot.

North-Facing Timber

Cool, north-facing pinyon-aspen pockets provide bedding cover during hot early-season weather.

How to Hunt Box Elder, Pilot Mtn Elk

Plan for dry, remote country with limited road access.

Water-Hole Ambush

Set up downwind of active water during warm weather; bulls visit reliable water on predictable schedules.

Ridge Glassing

Glass from high ridges at dawn and dusk to locate feeding elk in open aspen or mahogany parks.

Rut Calling

During the rut, locate bugling bulls from high points and move in to set up a calling scenario.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%

Archery18%

Utah limited-entry elk hunts generally post high success relative to general-season hunts. Reference the UDWR harvest data portal for year-by-year Box Elder, Pilot Mtn results.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	9	367	2.5%	11
Archery— Limited Entry	3	32	9.4%	2

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah uses a weighted-bonus-point draw for limited-entry elk. Quality bull hunts like Box Elder, Pilot Mtn typically require several bonus points for a realistic resident draw chance, with more still for the premium limited-entry any-bull option. Nonresident quota is capped at roughly 10% of permits.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Dispersed camping on BLM ground; no developed campgrounds in the immediate unit.

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Water

Extremely limited — carry all drinking water.

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Road Conditions

Paved access off I-80 and UT-30; interior BLM roads are rough and high-clearance-only.

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Terrain Difficulty

Strenuous. Remote basin-and-range country with loose rock and significant elevation change.

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Hunting Pressure

Low — limited tags and difficult access keep pressure down.

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Cell Service

Nonexistent in most of the unit; carry a satellite communicator.

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Nearest Town

Wendover and Park Valley offer limited services; Tremonton and Brigham City provide fuller resupply.

Note: Plan for vehicle recovery and carry extra fuel; mechanical issues in this unit can become serious quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bonus points typically draw Box Elder, Pilot Mtn elk?

Under Utah's weighted draw there is no firm threshold, but most successful applicants carry several bonus points. Review UDWR's current published odds report for updated numbers.

Is the Pilot Range suitable for pack-in camps?

Yes, but water must be packed in. Horses and pack animals are viable, though most hunters use high-clearance trucks combined with backpack camps near key glassing points.

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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: Limited-entry elk seasons and weapon choices for Box Elder, Pilot Mtn · accessed 2026-04-17
UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS boundary for the Box Elder, Pilot Mtn elk hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Multi-year elk harvest and bull-age summaries · accessed 2026-04-17