Utah Pronghorn

Unit Parker Mtn (Parker Mountain)

Utah Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

The Parker Mtn pronghorn unit covers the Parker Mountain sage plateau and surrounding open-country benches in Piute and Wayne counties of south-central Utah — distinct from the Plateau, Parker Mtn draw, with its own boundary and tag allocation. The unit sits on a mix of BLM Richfield Field Office and Fishlake National Forest ground with SITLA parcels. Pronghorn inhabit the high sage tableland and transition benches, producing above-average buck quality in cool, high-elevation conditions.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit Parker Mtn

Where to Find Parker Mountain Pronghorn

Parker Mtn pronghorn use the broad sage tablelands and transition benches that sit above surrounding valleys — open country with long sight lines and scattered water sources.

Parker Mountain Plateau

The main plateau tableland holds the core buck population. Morning glassing from the plateau road network turns up groups feeding on the open sage flats.

Transition Benches East of Koosharem

The transition benches descending east from Parker Mountain toward the Grass Valley rim hold scattered buck groups, especially where stock tanks provide reliable water.

West Rim / Otter Creek Side

The west-rim sage country above Otter Creek holds smaller pockets of pronghorn along the sage-aspen transition. Access via Fishlake NF roads off SR-62.

How to Hunt Parker Mountain Pronghorn

High-elevation sage glassing with patient stalks. The country is open and honest — if a buck is there, a good glasser will find him.

High-Point Glassing

Drive the plateau and rim road network at first and last light. Stop at every high point and glass with a tripod-mounted spotting scope — distances routinely exceed a mile.

Water-Tank Ambush

Stock tanks and reliable seeps concentrate pronghorn through the day in September. A natural-cover blind or portable ground blind at water pays off, especially for archery hunters.

Wash and Cut Stalks

Subtle sage cuts and shallow washes provide the only cover. Plan stalks using terrain features and wind, and never break skyline.

Elevation and Weather Prep

Plateau elevations mean cold nights and the potential for snow. Bring layers and shell clothing; acclimate a day early if you're coming from low elevation.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Parker Mtn pronghorn is one of Utah's most consistent pronghorn hunts for both buck harvest and buck quality. UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes weapon-specific success annually. The unit draws experienced pronghorn hunters, and archery hunters who commit to scouting and water ambushes do well.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	40	447	8.9%	12
Archery— Limited Entry	13	43	30.2%	17
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry	13	31	41.9%	10

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Parker Mtn pronghorn tags are drawn under UDWR's weighted bonus-point system (half random, half weighted bonus — each point adds one chance, not squared). With roughly 679 applicants over three years for 75 tags (raw odds near 11%), residents with 1–3 bonus points regularly draw. Nonresident allocation is capped at 10%. The separately drawn Plateau, Parker Mtn unit has its own odds and boundaries.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Small-town RV in Loa and Koosharem. Full-service RV in Richfield. Plateau dispersed sites accommodate smaller trailers.

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Camp Sites

Dispersed BLM and USFS camping throughout the plateau road network. Developed USFS sites nearby along Fishlake / Otter Creek corridors.

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Water

Stock tanks and a few reliable springs scattered across the plateau. Plan to haul drinking water.

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Road Conditions

SR-22, SR-62, and SR-72 paved. BLM and USFS plateau roads mostly graded gravel; side two-tracks need high clearance. Muddy after storms.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy to moderate. Flat to rolling high-elevation sage plateau. Elevation (7,500 to 9,000 ft) is the main challenge.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate. Parker Mountain is a known pronghorn destination and attracts consistent tag-holder presence, but the open country absorbs hunters well.

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Weather

September 55–75°F days, 30–45°F nights at plateau elevation. Early-October snow and high wind common. Prepare for cold conditions.

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Cell Service

Very limited on the plateau. Spotty along paved corridors; essentially none in the interior.

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Nearest Town

Loa, Bicknell, Koosharem, and Junction for services and fuel. Richfield is the nearest larger town for gear and outfitters.

Note: Parker Mtn and Plateau, Parker Mtn are distinct UDWR draws — confirm which polygon your tag applies to before scouting. Cattle allotments active; respect gates and infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this unit different from Plateau, Parker Mtn?

They are two separate UDWR pronghorn draws with distinct boundaries on and around Parker Mountain. Each is drawn independently and has its own tag count and applicant pool. Check the UDWR Hunt Planner for the exact polygon of the unit you drew.

What's the best weapon season for Parker Mtn pronghorn?

Any-legal-weapon delivers the highest success rates consistent with pronghorn hunts statewide. Archery is a great challenge for hunters willing to commit to water ambushes and careful stalks, but expect meaningfully lower success. Check UDWR Big Game Harvest Data for current weapon-specific percentages.

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Sources & Verification

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

Utah Pronghorn Statewide Management Plan — Parker Mountain — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Parker Mountain managed as a core Utah pronghorn plateau, Primary habitat is high-elevation sage-steppe between 7,500 and 9,000 ft · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Parker Mtn pronghorn is a limited-entry buck hunt separate from Plateau, Parker Mtn · accessed 2026-04-17
Richfield Field Office — Public Lands and Travel — Bureau of Land Management — Richfield Field Office · supports: BLM Richfield administers substantial public ground on Parker Mountain, Primary access via SR-22, SR-62, and the Parker Mountain road network · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon for Parker Mtn pronghorn (distinct from Plateau, Parker Mtn) · accessed 2026-04-17