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Unit Mountain Sky Ranch (Mountain Sky Ranch)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk

Mountain Sky Ranch is a Utah CWMU elk hunt with 3 tags against 142 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because CWMU hunts are under-applied by newer hunters and Mountain Sky delivers guaranteed access on quality elk ground.

Elk Hunting in Unit Mountain Sky Ranch

Mountain Sky Ranch is a Utah CWMU elk hunt with 3 tags against 142 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because CWMU hunts are under-applied by newer hunters and Mountain Sky delivers guaranteed access on quality elk ground.

Where to Find Elk at Mountain Sky Ranch

Managed CWMU ground with concentrated elk patterns.

Aspen Benches

Mature bulls on north-facing aspen benches.

Interior Meadows

Private meadows pull bulls for nightly feed.

Dark Timber Bedding

Conifer stringers for midday rest.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%
Utah CWMU elk hunts typically post 70-90% success. Mountain Sky tracks in that range.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry1521.9% 3

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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The public-draw portion of Mountain Sky Ranch's CWMU allocation runs through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 3 public tags against 142 applicants over three years, we plan for 12-17 bonus points in the max-points half.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Sky Ranch a guided hunt?
Most CWMU operators provide oversight but not full-guide services. Some trophy fees apply per UDWR CWMU rules.
How many points for Mountain Sky Ranch?
We plan for 12-17 bonus points in Utah's max-points half of the public draw.

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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 CWMU Program Overview — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Mountain Sky Ranch listed as a Utah CWMU elk hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Mountain Sky Ranch CWMU tag allocations · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Mountain Sky Ranch — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: GIS polygon for Mountain Sky Ranch CWMU · accessed 2026-04-17