Utah Elk Black Bear

Unit Fillmore, Pahvant (Fillmore)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk, Black Bear

Fillmore, Pahvant is a limited-entry elk hunt in the Pahvant Range, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Some Pahvant elk hunts carry Premium LE designation.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Fillmore, Pahvant

Fillmore, Pahvant is a limited-entry elk hunt in the Pahvant Range, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Some Pahvant elk hunts carry Premium LE designation.

Where to Find Elk on the Pahvant

Confirm the Pahvant polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Elk use mountain timber and meadow edges with seasonal shifts.

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Elk Success Rates

Archery18%

Rifle28%

Muzzleloader22%

UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes annual Pahvant elk success rates.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Archery— Limited Entry	9	27	33.3%	0
Rifle— Limited Entry	20	330	6.1%	13
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry	10	129	7.8%	10

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags. Premium LE hunts use a separate premium point track.

Black Bear Hunting in Unit Fillmore, Pahvant

Fillmore, Pahvant is a Utah limited-entry black bear unit in the Pahvant Range of central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted bonus-point draw. The unit's mixed oak-brush, aspen, and conifer terrain supports a resident black bear population accessible to hunters via Fishlake National Forest roads. Spring and fall seasons target bears as they move between lower-elevation foraging areas and high-country denning habitat.

Where to Find Black Bear on Fillmore, Pahvant

Pahvant bears follow a seasonal pattern tied to food availability — oak-brush mast in fall, early green-up in spring, and garbage or livestock draws near the valley fringe.

Oak-Brush Slopes (6,500–8,000 ft)

In fall, bears concentrate on oak-brush slopes where acorns are ripening. Glass from opposing hillsides during morning feeding periods. Bears are often visible at long range on open oak slopes at dawn.

Spring Green-Up (Spring Season)

Bears emerge from dens in April–May and head to the lowest-elevation green grass and early forbs. Scout south-facing slopes and valley edges where green-up is first visible.

Berry Patches and Serviceberry

Serviceberry and other mid-elevation berry crops pull bears in late summer. Locate productive berry patches during pre-season scouting as these are reliable feeding locations in years with good mast production.

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How to Hunt Fillmore, Pahvant Black Bear

Black bear hunting on the Pahvant is primarily a glass-and-stalk pursuit during both spring and fall seasons.

Glass-and-Stalk

Set up on high vantage points overlooking known food sources — oak slopes in fall, green-up areas in spring. Glass methodically across large hillsides. Bears feed actively in the first 2 hours of daylight and the last 2 hours before dark.

Calling Bears

Electronic predator calls and wounded-prey sounds can attract bears to within shooting range. Set up downwind of a known travel corridor and call intermittently. Bears may circle to confirm the sound — be prepared for approaches from unexpected angles.

Bait Sites (If Legal)

Confirm current UDWR regulations on bear baiting in Utah. Where legal and permitted, baiting over food sources creates high-probability harvest opportunities for patient hunters.

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Black Bear Success Rates

Utah limited-entry black bear units post variable success rates depending on food conditions in a given year. In good mast years with abundant oak acorns, fall bear hunting on the Pahvant is highly productive. Spring season success is driven by the timing and extent of green-up. UDWR harvest reports provide annual success data.

Black Bear Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	1	16	6.3%	3

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Fillmore, Pahvant black bear operates under Utah's weighted bonus-point draw system. Black bear units often have smaller applicant pools than mule deer or elk, making them relatively accessible to hunters building points. Check ProHunt draw odds for current statistics. Non-resident allocation is 10% of tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Water

Adequate in higher country.

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Road Conditions

Paved highway with forest roads reaching higher country.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate mountain terrain.

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Hunting Pressure

Low due to limited-entry caps.

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Weather

Late-season snow possible at elevation.

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Cell Service

Spotty off main corridors.

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Nearest Town

Fillmore and Delta provide services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pahvant Premium LE?

Some Pahvant elk hunts carry Premium LE designation. Verify the specific hunt code and point track in the current UDWR guidebook.

How does Utah's elk draw work?

UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.

What size are the black bears in the Pahvant Range?

Pahvant black bears are typical of Utah interior mountain bears — mature males average 150–300 pounds live weight. Exceptional boars in good habitat can exceed 350 pounds. Bears on the Pahvant are not generally as large as those in the more productive habitats of northern Utah, but the unit produces quality hunting experiences.

Is it legal to use dogs to hunt bear in this Utah unit?

Utah allows the use of trained hounds for black bear hunting. Confirm current UDWR regulations for this specific unit and season — some Utah bear units have restrictions on hound use. Dogs dramatically change the hunting method and success rate compared to spot-and-stalk.

Is the Fillmore, Pahvant bear tag a spring or fall hunt?

Utah issues both spring and fall black bear permits for the Pahvant Range. Spring permits target bears emerging from dens in April–May. Fall permits run August through October when bears are actively feeding. The UDWR Application Guidebook details which season types are available for this unit in the current year.

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Sources & Verification

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

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