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Unit Panguitch Lake (Panguitch Lake)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk, Mule Deer

Panguitch Lake is a limited-entry elk hunt in southern Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Limited-entry status keeps pressure low relative to general-season units.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake is a limited-entry elk hunt in southern Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Limited-entry status keeps pressure low relative to general-season units.

Where to Find Elk on Panguitch Lake

Confirm the Panguitch Lake polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Elk use mountain timber, aspen, and meadow edges through the fall.

How to Hunt Panguitch Lake

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Elk Success Rates

Archery18%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
Annual limited-entry elk success rates for Panguitch Lake are published on UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— Limited Entry43013.3% 2
Rifle— Limited Entry154863.1% 12
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry81355.9% 15

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Panguitch Lake elk tags are drawn through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's elk draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.
Where are the official unit boundaries?
The UDWR Hunt Boundary Map is the authoritative polygon source.
Is Panguitch Lake a trophy mule deer unit?
Panguitch Lake is a solid limited-entry unit that produces quality bucks annually, though it's not managed as strictly as Utah's premier units like the Henrys or Paunsaugunt.

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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. 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
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. 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
  4. Dixie National Forest — Markagunt Plateau — USDA Forest Service · supports: Panguitch Lake area is dominantly Dixie NF · accessed 2026-04-17