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Unit Wasatch Mtns (Wasatch Mountains)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk

The Wasatch Mountains elk unit is one of Utah's flagship limited-entry elk hunts, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Some Wasatch elk hunts carry Premium LE designation.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Wasatch Mtns

The Wasatch Mountains elk unit is one of Utah's flagship limited-entry elk hunts, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Some Wasatch elk hunts carry Premium LE designation.

Where to Find Elk in the Wasatch

Confirm the Wasatch Mountains elk polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Elk use high-country timber and aspen in summer and fall, shifting lower with snow and pressure.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
Archery18%
UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes annual Wasatch elk success rates by weapon and season.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry000.0% 16
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry06520.0% 13
Archery— Limited Entry93228.1% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wasatch elk tags run through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Premium LE hunts on this unit use a separate premium point track and should not be compared directly to standard LE point totals.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wasatch a Premium LE elk unit?
Some Wasatch elk hunts carry Premium LE designation. Verify the specific hunt code and point track in the current UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook.
How does Utah's elk draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw with separate standard and premium tracks.

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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