Utah Moose Elk Mule Deer

Unit Three C (Three C)

Utah Hunting Guide — Moose, Elk, Mule Deer

Three C is a Utah CWMU in the Wasatch Range that also offers a small number of bull moose tags. Private-land access, operator-guided hunts, and a disciplined harvest strategy make this a high-success option for moose hunters who draw.

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Moose Hunting in Unit Three C

Where to Find Moose on Three C

Ranch habitat with willow-filled drainages and timbered ridges concentrates bulls.

Willow Bottoms

Creek bottoms on the property hold resident bulls.

Aspen-Fir Benches

Bulls bed in timber above the bottoms during the day.

Ranch Meadow Edges

Irrigated meadow edges pull moose at dawn and dusk.

How to Hunt Three C Moose

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle70%

CWMU moose hunts in Utah run 90-100% success. Three C's restricted access and operator knowledge keep success at the top of the range.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	1	77	1.3%	8

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Three C moose tags draw through Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery — 50% of tags to max-point hunters and 50% random-weighted by points. With 231 applicants over three years for 3 tags, this is a challenging CWMU draw that rewards point-building.

Elk Hunting in Unit Three C

Three C is a Utah CWMU in the Wasatch Range that allocates a small number of bull elk tags each year. Tags draw through the state lottery with access and guidance from the landowner operator. Low pressure and disciplined harvest keep bull age-class high.

Where to Find Elk on Three C

Wasatch Range habitat with ranch-specific concentration points.

Aspen-Fir Bedding

Timbered benches on the ranch provide daytime cover.

Meadow Feed Zones

Ranch pastures pull elk morning and evening.

Saddles Between Drainages

Defined travel corridors concentrate elk movement.

How to Hunt Three C Elk

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%

Utah CWMU bull elk hunts run 80-95% success. Three C consistently falls in the upper range of that band.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	62	3.2%	0

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Three C elk tags go through Utah's weighted bonus-point lottery — 50% of tags to max-point hunters and 50% random-weighted by points. With 214 applicants for 6 tags over three years, the draw is mid-tier — approachable for resident point builders.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Three C

Three C is a small limited-entry mule deer unit with 6 tags against 136 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because it is an under-the-radar unit with consistent mature buck quality.

Where to Find Mule Deer on Three C

Oakbrush and sage dominate.

Aspen Pockets

Small aspen pockets hold bucks early.

Oakbrush Draws

Primary October cover.

Sage Parks

Evening feed in upper sage.

How We Hunt Three C Deer

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%

Rifle 55-70%. Archery 25-35%.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	2	41	4.9%	2

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Three C is drawn through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 6 tags against 136 applicants, we plan for 12-16 bonus points in the max-points half.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Operator typically provides lodging.

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Water

Good — creeks and stock water on the ranch.

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Road Conditions

Paved access; ranch-maintained interior.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate — willow bottoms and timbered slopes.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low — CWMU access only.

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Weather

Mountain fall — cold mornings, possible snow late.

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Cell Service

Workable near headquarters; thin elsewhere.

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Nearest Town

Heber City and Park City.

Note: Coordinate lodging and recovery logistics with the Three C operator after the draw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Three C CWMU offer moose and elk hunts?

Yes — Three C is a CWMU with tags for multiple species, including moose and elk. Each species has its own tag pool and draw odds.

Does Three C have both elk and moose CWMU tags?

Yes — Three C allocates tags for multiple species, including bull elk and bull moose. Each has its own draw pool.

How many points for Three C mule deer?

We plan for 12-16 bonus points in Utah's max-points half.

Is Three C a trophy unit?

Solid quality — 170-180 class bucks typical.

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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 Cooperative Wildlife Management Units (CWMU) Program — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: CWMU program overview — private-land hunts co-managed with UDWR · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Application Guidebook and Field Regulations index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Three C listed as CWMU with limited-entry moose tags · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Statewide Moose Management Plan — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Statewide moose population and harvest objectives · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon for Three C CWMU · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest summaries for small Utah deer units · accessed 2026-04-17