Utah Pronghorn

Unit Cache, Rich (Cache, Rich)

Utah Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

The Cache Rich pronghorn subunit covers the Rich County sagebrush plateau between Bear Lake and the Wyoming line — open rolling sage with scattered aspen pockets and significant private ranch ground interspersed with SITLA and BLM parcels. Pronghorn numbers here are modest but buck quality is solid, and the mix of ag edges and sagebrush makes for classic Western pronghorn hunting.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit Cache, Rich

Where to Find Pronghorn in Cache Rich

Cache Rich pronghorn follow sage, water, and ag in the typical Rich County rotation.

Randolph Sagebrush Flats

The open sagebrush north and east of Randolph holds good pronghorn numbers with ag-edge morning and evening movement onto private alfalfa and hay.

Woodruff Creek Valley

Woodruff Creek valley sage benches hold pronghorn with some of the better mature buck concentrations on lower-pressure SITLA and BLM ground.

Crawford Mountain South Flanks

Rolling sage benches on the south flanks of Crawford Mountain toward Bear Lake hold smaller pronghorn groups with less road access than the Randolph flats.

How to Hunt Cache Rich Pronghorn

Public access requires map discipline — private ag is pervasive in Rich County.

Map Public vs Private Before Arriving

Rich County is a patchwork. Print the Utah hunt boundary app's ownership layer and pre-identify public parcels before scouting.

Drive-and-Glass County Roads

County roads give glassing access across miles of sage. Spotter on a window mount works well for initial locates.

Knock on Doors for Walk-In Access

Many Rich County ranches allow polite hunters walk-in access for pronghorn. A respectful door-knock can open thousands of acres of quality ground that's otherwise off-limits.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Cache Rich pronghorn success runs 65–80% for rifle tag holders who secure private access or focus on concentrated public parcels. Public-only hunters see 45–60% success. Archery hunters 25–40%. Mature bucks running 13–15 inches are common; trophy 16+ inch bucks show up a few times per year.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	1	242	0.4%	12
Archery— Limited Entry	1	0	0.0%	1
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry	1	0	0.0%	1

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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A relatively tough Utah pronghorn draw — roughly 17 tags per year against 733 applicants in a rolling 3-year window. Residents typically need 5–8 bonus points for rifle under UDWR's weighted bonus point system (point-weighted, not squared-points, not pure preference). Archery draws faster but demands locating bucks on navigable public-private mosaics.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Bear Lake State Park and KOA accommodate RVs. Randolph has limited services.

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Camp Sites

Dispersed camping on BLM and SITLA parcels where allowed. Bear Lake State Park for developed sites 30 minutes away.

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Water

Limited on public parcels. Stock tanks and creek corridors provide wildlife water. Pack human water.

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Road Conditions

US-89 and SR-16 paved. County roads gravel, 2WD passable. Ranch two-tracks on public SITLA and BLM require high-clearance.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy. Flat to gently rolling sage. Long sightlines, minimal elevation change.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate on public parcels, virtually zero on private ag. Walk-in hunters who secure permission have exceptional experiences.

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Weather

September days 65–80°F, nights 35–45°F. October cools significantly with early snow possible. Wind is the constant feature — plan rifle work accordingly.

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Cell Service

Good along US-89. Spotty on interior public parcels.

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Nearest Town

Randolph (central hub, 10 minutes to most hunting areas), Woodruff (15 minutes to southwest), Garden City (30 minutes to Bear Lake access), Evanston WY (40 minutes north).

Note: Rich County ranchers are generally hunter-friendly but expect politeness, no trash, and gate protocol. Offer to help with fence work or chores in exchange for repeat access. A yearly relationship with a rancher is the single most valuable asset for this subunit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cache Rich better on private or public?

Both can produce. Private ag holds higher densities and larger bucks but requires permission. Public SITLA and BLM parcels produce respectable bucks with more effort. Trophy hunters target private; meat hunters do well on public.

How do I get private ranch permission?

Knock on doors well before the season — ideally August. Be polite, offer to help with projects, and respect gates and stock. Many Rich County ranchers welcome responsible hunters.

What's a trophy pronghorn in Rich County?

14-inch bucks are common, 15s are quality, and 16-inch bucks rank as trophies. Rich County has produced occasional B&C-class bucks exceeding 82 inches net.

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Sources & Verification

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

Utah Big Game Application Guidebook and Field Regulations index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Cache Rich pronghorn listed as limited-entry buck hunt, Archery and any-weapon seasons offered · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Salt Lake Field Office — Bureau of Land Management — Salt Lake Field Office · supports: Rich County sagebrush BLM parcels administered by Salt Lake Field Office · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon for Cache Rich pronghorn subunit · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual Cache Rich pronghorn harvest and success data · accessed 2026-04-17