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Unit Kamas/north Slope, Summit (Kamas/North Slope, Summit)

Utah Hunting Guide — Black Bear

The Kamas/North Slope, Summit bear unit covers the forested country north of Kamas, Utah, and the North Slope of the Uintas in Summit and Rich counties. This is classic Wasatch/Uinta aspen and lodgepole habitat that supports a healthy resident black bear population. UDWR lists the unit in the annual bear guidebook and the statewide bear plan.

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Black Bear Hunting in Unit Kamas/north Slope, Summit

The Kamas/North Slope, Summit bear unit covers the forested country north of Kamas, Utah, and the North Slope of the Uintas in Summit and Rich counties. This is classic Wasatch/Uinta aspen and lodgepole habitat that supports a healthy resident black bear population. UDWR lists the unit in the annual bear guidebook and the statewide bear plan.

Where to Find Black Bears Around Kamas/North Slope

Bears here cycle through green feed, berry patches, and acorn country as seasons progress.

Aspen-Meadow Edges

The ecotone between aspen stands and meadow is prime feeding habitat morning and evening.

Serviceberry and Chokecherry Patches

Lower-elevation berry patches along creek bottoms pull bears in late summer.

Mid-Elevation Drainage Bottoms

Shaded creek bottoms with downed timber and huckleberry concentrate bears during the day.

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Black Bear Success Rates

Hound hunters on Utah's North Slope units frequently post 50-70% success; spot-and-stalk without bait is closer to 10-25%. Bear density on Kamas/North Slope is solid thanks to abundant food and moderate pressure.

Black Bear Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry4974.1% 16

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Kamas/North Slope, Summit bear permits are drawn through Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery — 50% of tags to max-point hunters and 50% random-weighted by points. With roughly 249 applicants for 19 tags over three years, it's a mid-tier limited-entry bear draw.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hunt bear and deer on Kamas/North Slope with the same trip?
Only if your seasons overlap. Utah bear seasons are separately structured from deer — check the current bear and deer guidebooks to see whether your tags' dates line up.

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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 Black Bear Hunting — Seasons, Units, and Applications — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Kamas/North Slope, Summit listed as limited-entry bear unit · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Utah Statewide Black Bear Management Plan — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Statewide population estimates and per-unit harvest objectives · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon for the Kamas/North Slope bear unit · accessed 2026-04-17