Unit Cache, Crawford Mtn (Cache, Crawford Mtn)
Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
The Cache, Crawford Mtn mule deer unit encompasses Cache County and Crawford Mountain terrain in the Bear River Range of northern Utah. UDWR manages mule deer here under a limited-entry structure designed to maintain quality bucks in the oak, aspen, and conifer forests of the northern Wasatch. This unit benefits from a combination of private agricultural land producing high-quality forage and adjacent USDA Forest Service (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF) public land providing mature buck habitat.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Cache, Crawford Mtn
The Cache, Crawford Mtn mule deer unit encompasses Cache County and Crawford Mountain terrain in the Bear River Range of northern Utah. UDWR manages mule deer here under a limited-entry structure designed to maintain quality bucks in the oak, aspen, and conifer forests of the northern Wasatch. This unit benefits from a combination of private agricultural land producing high-quality forage and adjacent USDA Forest Service (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF) public land providing mature buck habitat.
Where to Find Mule Deer in Cache, Crawford Mtn
Mule deer in the Cache, Crawford Mtn unit concentrate in transitional habitat between agricultural fields and forested hillsides. In early season, bucks bed in dense oakbrush and aspen on north-facing slopes, dropping to field edges at dawn and dusk to feed. As the rut approaches in November, bucks become more mobile — crossing open terrain between drainages and following doe groups through agricultural areas.
Glass timbered hillsides above Cache Valley fields at first light. Bucks often use the same bench terrain day after day — if you spot a quality buck, he will likely return to the same area. The unit's relatively compact size compared to large wilderness units means good bucks can be located efficiently with systematic scouting.
How to Hunt Cache, Crawford Mtn Mule Deer
Mule Deer Success Rates
Limited-entry mule deer hunters in Cache County units typically achieve success rates of 35–55%. Buck quality benefits from the limited-entry management and the adjacent agricultural land that provides exceptional late-season nutrition. Mature bucks in this unit commonly score in the 130–160" B&C range for typical frames, with occasional exceptional individuals exceeding 170".
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzleloader— Limited Entry | 6 | 286 | 2.1% | 14 |
Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds EngineCache County mule deer units draw significant applicant interest due to their proximity to northern Utah's population centers and the unit's reputation for quality bucks. Expect to need 5–10 bonus points for competitive limited-entry buck draw odds. The UDWR's weighted bonus point system does provide progressively better odds each year you apply without drawing.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there both limited-entry and general deer seasons in the Cache Crawford Mtn unit?
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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: Cache Crawford Mtn permit structure, Limited-entry draw rules, Season dates and tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
- UDWR Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Unit boundary in Cache County, Forest Service access routes · accessed 2026-04-17
- UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Mule deer harvest data, Buck-to-doe ratios, Population trends · accessed 2026-04-17