Utah Moose Antelope

Unit North Slope, Summit (North Slope)

Utah Hunting Guide — Moose, Antelope

North Slope, Summit is a limited-entry moose hunt on the north side of the Uinta Mountains, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Moose is typically a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah.

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Moose Hunting in Unit North Slope, Summit

Where to Find Moose on North Slope, Summit

Confirm the North Slope, Summit polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Moose favor wet drainages, willow bottoms, and aspen pockets.

How to Hunt North Slope, Summit

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle70%

UDWR publishes limited-entry moose outcomes on the Big Game Harvest Data page.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	22	0	0.0%	1

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Tags are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Small allocation keeps odds long.

Antelope Hunting in Unit North Slope, Summit

The North Slope Summit pronghorn unit sits in Summit County along the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains, straddling sage-steppe benches north of the Uinta Wilderness and running toward the Wyoming state line. It is a mix of USFS, BLM, state, and private ground, and Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery keeps tag numbers modest. The hunt has the feel of southwestern Wyoming pronghorn country — rolling sage, scattered water, and patient glassing.

Where to Find Pronghorn on the North Slope

Pronghorn here behave like high-elevation plains antelope — they use the big sage flats between 7,000 and 8,500 feet and avoid the timber of the Uintas to the south.

Sage Benches Along the Wyoming Line

The best concentrations sit in the rolling sage flats within a few miles of the Wyoming border. Pronghorn cross back and forth with the seasons — hunt Utah-side before opening day pressure pushes them north.

Meadow-Sage Interfaces

Where sage flats meet small meadow systems and stock ponds, pronghorn spend mornings feeding. Glass these edges at first light.

Water Developments

Stock tanks and small reservoirs are consistent daily draws in hot early-season weather.

How to Hunt Pronghorn on the North Slope

This is classic glass-and-stalk pronghorn country with a USFS road network that makes ground-covering efficient.

Dawn Truck Tour

Drive the Mountain View Ranger District forest road network at first light, stopping at every high point to grid with a tripod-mounted 15x binocular. You can cover dozens of miles of suitable country in a morning.

Terrain-Based Stalk

Once a shooter is located, use the rolling sage topography to close. Wind is almost always from the west or southwest in the afternoons — plan your approach accordingly.

Boundary Awareness

The Wyoming line is a real concern on this unit. Carry a GPS with the state line loaded and know where you are every minute. Pronghorn do not respect state boundaries; Utah hunters must.

Long-Range Shooting

Expect 300-450 yard shots. Practice prone off a pack with verified drops at realistic distances.

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Antelope Success Rates

North Slope Summit pronghorn success is strong, typically 75-90% across the small permit pool. Mature buck horns run 12-15 inches with occasional standouts. With roughly 39 tags over the last 3 years, the hunt is productive without feeling crowded.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	13	66	19.7%	11

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah UDWR uses a weighted bonus-point lottery for pronghorn: 50% of tags go to the max-points pool and 50% through a random weighted draw where each bonus point adds one more chance. With about 39 tags over the last 3 years and 318 applicants, overall odds sit near 12% per year — one of the better Utah pronghorn odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Water

Adequate in higher country.

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Road Conditions

Mix of paved highway and forest roads; some high-clearance routes.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to strenuous mountain terrain.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low due to tag scarcity.

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Weather

Early snow is possible at elevation.

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Cell Service

Spotty in the high country.

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Nearest Town

Uinta-area towns provide limited services; plan ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utah moose once-in-a-lifetime?

Moose is typically managed as a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah. Confirm in the UDWR guidebook.

How does Utah's draw work?

UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.

How close is the Wyoming line on this unit?

The Utah-Wyoming line forms the northern boundary of the unit. Pronghorn cross back and forth freely, and several of the best glassing points sit within a mile of the state line. A GPS with the boundary loaded is essential.

What are the draw odds for North Slope Summit pronghorn?

With about 39 tags over the last 3 years and 318 applicants, overall odds sit near 12% per year. Residents with 2-5 bonus points draw reliably, and zero-point applicants have realistic shots through the random side of Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

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
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — Mountain View Ranger District — U.S. Forest Service — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · supports: Mountain View Ranger District manages the USFS portions of the unit, Numerous maintained forest roads provide access to pronghorn habitat · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit North Slope, Summit (North Slope)

Moose Hunting in Unit North Slope, Summit

Where to Find Moose on North Slope, Summit

How to Hunt North Slope, Summit

Moose Success Rates

Moose Draw Odds

Antelope Hunting in Unit North Slope, Summit

Where to Find Pronghorn on the North Slope

Sage Benches Along the Wyoming Line

Meadow-Sage Interfaces

Water Developments

How to Hunt Pronghorn on the North Slope

Antelope Success Rates

Antelope Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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