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Utah Black Bear

Unit Cache/Ogden (Cache/Ogden)

Utah Hunting Guide — Black Bear

The Cache/Ogden bear unit covers the northern Wasatch above Ogden and into the Cache County mountains. 176 applicants drew 6 tags over 3 years (UDWR bear harvest data, accessed 2026-04-17). Mature aspen/conifer and oak brush sustain a quality bear population with relatively low pressure.

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Black Bear Hunting in Unit Cache/Ogden

The Cache/Ogden bear unit covers the northern Wasatch above Ogden and into the Cache County mountains. 176 applicants drew 6 tags over 3 years (UDWR bear harvest data, accessed 2026-04-17). Mature aspen/conifer and oak brush sustain a quality bear population with relatively low pressure.

Where to Find Cache/Ogden Bears

Northern Wasatch bears focus on spring green-up and fall mast.

Spring Slopes

South-facing green-up in May.

Oak Brush Benches

Fall acorn feed.

Aspen Travel

Between bed and feed.

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Black Bear Success Rates

Utah bear spot-and-stalk success runs 25-40% per UDWR summaries; bait and hound hunts significantly higher.

Black Bear Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry1681.5% 6

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah's bear draw uses the weighted bonus-point lottery — 50% max-points, 50% weighted random. 176 applicants and 6 tags over 3 years place max-pool clearance in the upper single digits of bonus points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there separate spring and fall bear seasons on Cache/Ogden?
Yes — Utah divides bear hunts into spring and fall seasons with separate tags. Check the current UDWR bear guidebook for dates and methods.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. Utah Black Bear Hunting — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Cache/Ogden bear unit · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Bear unit tag lists · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Cache/Ogden boundary · accessed 2026-04-17