Utah Moose Mule Deer

Unit South Slope, Yellowstone (South Slope, Yellowstone)

Utah Hunting Guide — Moose, Mule Deer

South Slope, Yellowstone is a Uinta-front Shiras moose hunt administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) under the state's weighted-bonus-point limited-entry draw. The unit spans willow creeks, aspen, and high-country timber on the south face of the Uinta Mountains. Tag numbers are small relative to applicant demand.

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Moose Hunting in Unit South Slope, Yellowstone

Where to Find Moose in South Slope, Yellowstone

Moose hold in riparian willow, aspen stringers, and mixed conifer on the south face of the Uintas.

Creek Bottoms

Glass creeks lined with mature willow at first and last light; bulls frequently feed along these corridors.

Aspen-Timber Transitions

Edge zones between aspen and conifer hold bedding bulls during warm midday periods.

How to Hunt South Slope, Yellowstone Moose

Plan multiple days of patient glassing and slow timber work.

Multi-Vantage Glassing

Stack several glassing points per day to cover different drainages at prime light.

Listen for Movement

In still timber, a bull breaking branches carries a long way — pause and listen frequently.

Pack-Out Planning

Trails on the south slope can be rough; plan pack animals or a large team for meat recovery.

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle70%

Utah moose hunts generally post high success given once-in-a-lifetime effort and small quotas. Reference the UDWR harvest data portal for the most recent South Slope, Yellowstone results.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	4	874	0.5%	11

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah uses a weighted-bonus-point draw for limited-entry moose. Moose is once-in-a-lifetime in Utah — drawing any moose tag disqualifies the hunter from future moose applications. Nonresident quota is capped at roughly 10% of permits.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit South Slope, Yellowstone

We cover South Slope, Yellowstone as a High Uintas limited-entry mule deer hunt on the south-slope drainages of the Ashley NF. Over the last three seasons we counted roughly 127 applicants against 13 tags (UDWR draw summaries, 2023-2025). Public land is dominated by USFS and the High Uintas Wilderness, and we plan scouting around aspen ridges, willow bottoms, and the timberline benches bucks use late in the season.

Where to Find Mule Deer on South Slope, Yellowstone

South Slope bucks migrate between timberline summer range and mid-elevation wintering country.

Timberline Basins

Early season, bucks hold near 10,000 feet in alpine-fringe basins.

Aspen-Willow Benches

Mid-season sees bucks dropping into aspen-willow benches at 8,000-9,500 feet.

Migration Corridors

Late hunts catch migrating bucks moving through narrow drainages toward sage-brush wintering range.

How We Hunt South Slope, Yellowstone Mule Deer

This is a big-country hunt — horses and/or long pack trips are realistic options.

Pack-In Backcountry

We run 3-5 day backpack hunts into the upper drainages for early-season bachelor groups.

Migration Watch

When storms push deer off the high country, we move our glassing lower and watch the migration corridors.

Rut-Season Still-Hunting

Late rut, bucks cruise aspen benches — slow still-hunts turn them up regularly.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Muzzleloader20%

High Uintas limited-entry units typically run 45-60% rifle success; archery runs 20-30%. South Slope, Yellowstone falls inside that window per UDWR's harvest dashboard.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry	5	64	7.8%	12

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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South Slope, Yellowstone moves under Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random structure. With ~127 applicants against 13 tags, mid-point applicants draw regularly in the random half and max-point applicants dominate the top half — a realistic unit for patient point-builders.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Developed USFS campgrounds along the south slope road corridor; dispersed camping widely available.

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Water

Abundant in creek systems; filter all water.

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Road Conditions

Paved highways with gravel and two-track Forest Service roads into the hunt area.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to strenuous. Elevation gain and timbered drainages demand conditioning.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low — once-in-a-lifetime tag structure.

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Cell Service

Usable near main roads; none in the high country.

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Nearest Town

Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Altamont are the closest service towns.

Note: Check Ashley National Forest road and trail closures before the season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this hunt in the High Uintas Wilderness?

Portions of the hunt boundary may approach or include wilderness within the Ashley National Forest. Verify boundaries with the UDWR Hunt Boundary map and USFS maps before the hunt.

Can nonresidents apply for South Slope, Yellowstone moose?

Yes. Nonresidents apply through the same draw; the nonresident cap is roughly 10% of issued permits.

Do I need a horse for South Slope, Yellowstone?

Not strictly, but horses open up the upper drainages significantly. Many tag holders hire an outfitter drop-camp for the first week of the hunt.

When does the migration kick off?

Typically after the first real snowstorm in late October or early November. Hunts that cover the second half of the season often catch the migration window.

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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: Limited-entry moose seasons and weapon choices for South Slope, Yellowstone · accessed 2026-04-17
UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS boundary for the South Slope, Yellowstone moose hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Multi-year moose harvest and age summaries · accessed 2026-04-17