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Unit Central Mtns, Manti (Central Mountains - Manti)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk

Central Mountains, Manti is a limited-entry elk hunt in central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Central Mtns, Manti

Central Mountains, Manti is a limited-entry elk hunt in central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

Where to Find Elk on the Manti

Verify the Central Mountains, Manti polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Elk use high-country timber and aspen in summer, shifting lower with snow.

How to Hunt the Manti

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Elk Success Rates

Archery18%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
UDWR publishes annual Manti elk success data on the Big Game Harvest Data page.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 63815.8% 1
Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 1175.9% 1
Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 000.0% 16
Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 202956.8% 16
Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 879379.3% 11
Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 92693.3% 11

Data from 2023 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.

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UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's elk draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.
Where are the official unit boundaries?
The UDWR Hunt Boundary Map is the authoritative polygon source.

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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. 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
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. 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