Unit Dove Creek
Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
Dove Creek is a southeastern Utah mule deer unit in the canyon and mesa country of San Juan County near the Colorado border where pinyon-juniper woodlands, sage flats, and canyon rim terrain support a resident mule deer population with good buck quality. The unit's remote location and limited road access keep hunting pressure very low. Draw odds are favorable given the unit's distance from Utah population centers.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Dove Creek
Dove Creek is a southeastern Utah mule deer unit in the canyon and mesa country of San Juan County near the Colorado border where pinyon-juniper woodlands, sage flats, and canyon rim terrain support a resident mule deer population with good buck quality. The unit's remote location and limited road access keep hunting pressure very low. Draw odds are favorable given the unit's distance from Utah population centers.
Where to Find Mule Deer on Dove Creek
How to Hunt Dove Creek
Mule Deer Success Rates
Dove Creek mule deer rifle success rates average 50-65%. The remote terrain and lower deer densities require hunters to cover more ground but buck quality rewards the effort. Most harvested bucks score in the 145-170 Boone and Crockett range.
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Limited Entry | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | 1 |
Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds EngineDove Creek is a limited-entry unit with below-average applicant pressure given its remote southeastern Utah location. Most residents draw with 1-3 bonus points and zero-point draws occur in low-competition years. Non-residents typically draw within 3-5 years.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
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