Utah Elk Mule Deer Moose

Unit Chimney Rock (Chimney Rock)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk, Mule Deer, Moose

Chimney Rock is a northern Utah CWMU offering public-draw elk tags with 210 applicants chasing 6 tags over three years. We cover it because the tight tag structure and private-land management produce mature bulls with minimal pressure (UDWR CWMU program, accessed 2026-04-17). Expect high-quality habitat and an operator-coordinated hunt.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Chimney Rock

Where to Find Elk on Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock elk use a classic northern Utah mosaic of oak brush, aspen stringers, and ag edges.

Aspen Stringers

Bulls bed in aspen pockets on shaded aspects during the day. We glass the edges at first light.

Oak Brush Benches

Feeding elk move through oak brush toward openings in the evenings.

Ag Edges

Alfalfa and hay edges pull cows — and the bulls follow during the rut.

How to Hunt Chimney Rock Elk

CWMU hunts are structured — we coordinate with the operator and focus on glassing and calling during the rut.

Rut Bugling

Locate bulls at dawn with soft locator bugles from ridgetops. Close to within 150 yards before setting up to call.

Evening Field Glass

Ag ground pulls elk predictably at last light. Glass fields and pinch points between bedding and feeding.

Still-Hunt the Thickets

Thick oak brush holds bulls that won't respond to calls. Still-hunt slowly with the wind.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%

Utah CWMU bull elk hunts typically run 75-95% success per UDWR CWMU summaries. Chimney Rock tag holders should plan a 4-6 day hunt with the operator's scouting input.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	51	3.9%	0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery divides tags 50% max-points / 50% weighted random. With 210 applicants and 6 public tags over 3 years, the max pool typically clears in the low-to-mid teens of points, and the random pool is a realistic long shot for mid-point applicants.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock is a small limited-entry mule deer unit with 6 tags against 144 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because it is a quieter alternative to the marquee Utah deer units with solid mature buck quality.

Where to Find Mule Deer at Chimney Rock

Classic mixed habitat with oakbrush, aspen, and sage.

Aspen Benches

Mature bucks bed in aspen stringers.

Oakbrush Pockets

Mid-slope pockets hold bucks into October.

Sage Parks

Evening feeding in upper sage parks.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%

Rifle success 55-70%. Archery 25-35%. Small tag pool keeps pressure minimal.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	33	6.1%	3

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Chimney Rock deer is drawn through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 6 tags against 144 applicants, we plan for 13-17 bonus points in the max-points half.

Moose Hunting in Unit Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock moose is a micro-allocation once-in-a-lifetime unit with 2 tags against 141 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because Utah moose tags are lifetime events and Chimney Rock pairs a compact habitat with strong bull age structure.

Where to Find Moose at Chimney Rock

Willow bottoms and spruce-fir benches dominate.

Willow Creeks

Creek-bottom willow is primary feeding.

Beaver Ponds

Aquatic forage through fall.

Spruce Benches

Midday bedding in dark conifer just above willow.

How We Hunt Chimney Rock Moose

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle70%

Utah moose tags trend 85-100% success; Chimney Rock runs at the top end because of compact habitat.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	1	70	1.4%	3

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Chimney Rock moose runs through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 2 tags against 141 applicants, we plan for 20+ bonus points in the max-points half with a weighted-random wildcard.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Varies by operator — some offer on-ranch camps, others require hotel in town

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Water

On-ranch springs and stock water; confirm with operator

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Road Conditions

Ranch roads — operator-controlled access

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate — oak and aspen country, rolling

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Hunting Pressure

Low — tightly controlled CWMU

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Weather

Northern Utah highlands — cold nights, potential early snow

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Cell Service

Spotty

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Nearest Town

Woodruff or Randolph, UT

Note: Call the operator at least a month out to confirm dates and hunt plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chimney Rock CWMU elk tags go to the public draw?

Over the last 3 years of applicant data, 6 total public tags have been issued — the remainder are retained by the landowner or operator.

How many points for Chimney Rock mule deer?

We plan for 13-17 bonus points in Utah's max-points half.

Is Chimney Rock a trophy unit?

It is a quality unit — 170-180 class bucks are typical.

How many points for Chimney Rock moose?

Most pulls come from 20+ bonus points. Weighted-random is a long shot.

Can I hunt Chimney Rock DIY?

Yes, but most tag holders use local scout support given the once-in-a-lifetime nature.

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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 Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit Program — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: CWMU public tags issued through Utah big game draw · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Chimney Rock CWMU tags listed for elk hunts · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Chimney Rock CWMU boundary · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest summaries for small limited-entry deer units · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Statewide Moose Management Plan — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Population and harvest objectives · accessed 2026-04-17