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Unit Folley Ridge (Folley Ridge)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk, Moose, Mule Deer

Folley Ridge is a small Conservation Area limited-entry elk unit in the Wasatch drainages, with 6 tags across three years against 162 applicants (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because the unit is under-the-radar but produces consistent mature bulls in aspen and conifer country.

Elk Hunting in Unit Folley Ridge

Folley Ridge is a small Conservation Area limited-entry elk unit in the Wasatch drainages, with 6 tags across three years against 162 applicants (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because the unit is under-the-radar but produces consistent mature bulls in aspen and conifer country.

Where to Find Elk on Folley Ridge

Classic Wasatch-back habitat with aspen benches and dark-timber bedding.

Aspen Benches

Bulls bed and feed in aspen stringers on the north face of the ridge.

Sage Parks

Open sage parks on top of the ridge serve as morning feed zones.

Conifer Stringers

Dark timber in the draws holds bulls during hot afternoons.

How We Hunt Folley Ridge

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%
Any-weapon tags trend 55-70% success. Archery runs 25-35%. Mature bull age regularly 5+ years per UDWR survey data.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry2553.6% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Folley Ridge is drawn through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 6 tags against 162 applicants over three years, we plan for 13-18 bonus points in the max-points half.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Folley Ridge elk?
We plan for 13-18 bonus points in the max-points half of Utah's lottery.
Is Folley Ridge a trophy unit?
It is a solid quality unit. Mature 310-330 class bulls are typical with occasional outliers.
How many points do I need for Folley Ridge moose?
There is no fixed threshold — Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random draw means max-point applicants have the best odds but zero guarantee. We plan on a decade-plus of point building.
Can non-residents draw Folley Ridge?
Yes, but non-resident allocation is capped at 10% of issued tags and Folley Ridge typically issues fewer than three tags per year, so non-residents rarely see a tag in any given cycle.
How many bonus points do I need to draw Folley Ridge mule deer?
Most residents draw with 5-7 bonus points. Non-residents should plan on 10+ years given the 10% non-resident quota. Always check the latest UDWR draw statistics.
Is Folley Ridge accessible without 4WD?
No. Interior access roads require high-clearance 4WD, especially after rain. ATVs are popular for camp access once you reach trailhead staging areas.
What caliber is recommended for Folley Ridge mule deer?
A flat-shooting rifle in .300 Win Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 7mm Rem Mag is ideal. Most shots occur between 200 and 500 yards.

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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. Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Limited-Entry Elk — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Folley Ridge listed among Utah limited-entry bull elk units · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Folley Ridge — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: GIS polygon for Folley Ridge elk unit · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest summaries for small limited-entry elk units · accessed 2026-04-17