Skip to content
ProHunt
Utah Mule Deer

Unit Faust Valley

Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Faust Valley is a desert valley ranch draw mule deer unit in Tooele County, west-central Utah, named for the historic Faust pony express station in Rush Valley. The unit encompasses private ranch land in the broad desert valley and bordering foothills, offering a classic Great Basin mule deer experience with minimal hunting pressure. UDWR issues very few tags annually, keeping this unit among Utah's most exclusive west-desert deer draws.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Faust Valley

Faust Valley is a desert valley ranch draw mule deer unit in Tooele County, west-central Utah, named for the historic Faust pony express station in Rush Valley. The unit encompasses private ranch land in the broad desert valley and bordering foothills, offering a classic Great Basin mule deer experience with minimal hunting pressure. UDWR issues very few tags annually, keeping this unit among Utah's most exclusive west-desert deer draws.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Faust Valley

Pro Members Only

Unlock Faust Valley mule deer locations

Upgrade to Pro — $49/yr

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Faust Valley

Pro Members Only

Unlock Faust Valley mule deer tactics

Upgrade to Pro — $49/yr

Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%
West-desert private ranch draws in Tooele County benefit from the Great Basin's lower hunting pressure and the unit's controlled access. Deer populations in Rush Valley and adjacent areas have shown recovery since UDWR's management changes, and mature bucks are available to hunters with quality optics and patience.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry1137.7% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

Open in Draw Odds Engine
Faust Valley draws about 13 applicants for a very small tag allocation. The modest applicant pool keeps point thresholds lower than Utah's famous benchmark deer units. Hunters building bonus points specifically for this unit can expect favorable odds after 3–6 years depending on the annual tag allocation.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Pro Members Only

Upgrade to Pro to unlock this section

Upgrade to Pro — $49/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Faust Valley in Utah?
Faust Valley is located in Rush Valley, Tooele County, west-central Utah. The Faust area is historically known as a pony express station site. The draw unit covers private ranch land in this broad desert valley.
Is Faust Valley a remote hunting area?
Relatively speaking, yes. Rush Valley is a sparsely populated desert basin about 30 miles south of Tooele. Cell service may be limited; plan accordingly and carry paper maps or downloaded offline maps for navigation.
What caliber is best for Faust Valley mule deer?
The open desert terrain often presents long-range shooting opportunities. Flat-shooting, high-BC cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor, .280 AI, or .300 Win Mag are practical choices for shots that may extend to 300–500 yards.

Plan Your Hunt with ProHunt Pro+AI

Unlock advanced tactics, the Tag-to-Trail Planner, AI hunt strategy assistant, and personalized camp and trip execution plans.

Upgrade to Pro+AI — $79/yr

Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

  1. UDWR Big Game Hunting — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Hunt unit boundaries, Draw odds, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-18
  2. UDWR Deer Hunting Overview — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Private-land draw structure, Tag quotas, West desert deer data · accessed 2026-04-18