Utah Moose Elk Mule Deer

Unit Weber Florence Creek (Weber Florence Creek)

Utah Hunting Guide — Moose, Elk, Mule Deer

Weber Florence Creek is a small, willow-rich moose subunit on the north slope of the western Uintas in Summit and Weber counties. The unit covers Florence Creek and adjacent Weber River tributaries on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. UDWR logged 350 applicants for 6 bull moose tags over three years — a premium once-in-a-lifetime draw. We consider this one of Utah's best moose units per acre — dense willow, reliable bulls, and workable forest road access from the Bear River drainage.

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Moose Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

Where to Find Moose on Weber Florence Creek

Moose here live in the dense willow complexes along Florence Creek and the upper Weber River tributaries. We scout the willows first and the timbered benches second.

Florence Creek Willows

The willow bottoms along Florence Creek hold cow-calf groups and rutting bulls. Glass from the forest road in first and last light.

Smith Morehouse and Upper Weber

The drainages above Smith Morehouse reservoir hold additional resident bulls. Hike in from the maintained forest roads.

Timbered Bedding Benches

Mid-day bulls bed in lodgepole-spruce benches above the creek bottoms. Still-hunt quietly after a mid-morning spike in activity.

How to Hunt Moose on Weber Florence Creek

Weber Florence Creek is a patient hunter's unit. The willow cover is thick, and bulls are usually visible for seconds before they vanish back in.

Glass from Elevated Points

Forest road turnouts on the bench above Florence Creek give you eyes down into the willows. Put in time — a single morning rarely turns up the right bull.

Cow Calling During the Rut

Late September and early October is prime. A cow call from the edge of the willows can pull a silent bull to the edge.

Track in Fresh Snow

An early-season snow makes tracking viable. Large tracks lead you quickly to the bull's bedroom.

Judge Spread and Palm Height

A mature Shiras bull on this unit carries 38 to 42-inch palms. Look for long brow palms and symmetrical spread before committing.

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle70%

Weber Florence Creek bull moose tags run 85 to 100% success in recent UDWR summaries. Bulls average 5 to 6 years with 38 to 42-inch palms typical. The small tag count means each hunter has essentially the full unit to work.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	3	186	1.6%	10

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah's once-in-a-lifetime moose draw splits tags 50/50 between max-points and random-weighted pools. With 350 applicants for 6 tags over three years, raw odds are near 1.7%. Plan on 15 to 25 years of point building for a realistic max-pool chance; buy a random ticket every year for the small annual chance.

Elk Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

Weber Florence Creek is a limited-entry bull elk unit in the Uinta/Tavaputs country, with 16 tags against 146 applicants across three years (ProHunt draw database). We cover it because of its rugged, remote character — the Tavaputs Plateau is truly big country and the hunt is a scouting-first operation.

Where to Find Elk in Weber Florence Creek

Elk use the full vertical range from rim benches to canyon bottoms.

Rim Benches

Aspen pockets on the rim hold bulls during early season.

Canyon Bottoms

Cottonwood and willow bottoms pull elk for water.

Transition Benches

Between rim and bottom, pinyon-juniper benches serve as travel corridors.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle28%

Any-weapon tags average 55-70% success. Archery 25-35%. Access and weather are the main variables.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	8	65	12.3%	7

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Weber Florence Creek runs through Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random lottery. With 16 tags against 146 applicants, we plan for 7-11 bonus points in the max-points half.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

We cover Weber Florence Creek as a northern Utah CWMU-related limited-entry mule deer hunt. Over the last three seasons we counted roughly 116 applicants against 10 tags (UDWR draw summaries, 2023-2025). Public and CWMU ground combine to give drawn hunters access to managed habitat, and we plan hunts around aspen draws, mountain-brush benches, and oak-maple rut corridors.

Where to Find Mule Deer on Weber Florence Creek

Weber Florence bucks pattern on aspen-maple mosaics with oak-brush lower.

Aspen Draws

Aspen draws at 7,500-8,500 feet hold bedding bucks.

Mountain Brush Benches

Serviceberry and bitterbrush benches hold feeding bucks at dawn and dusk.

Oak-Maple Corridors

Late rut, oak-maple corridors at 6,500-7,500 feet host cruising bucks.

How We Hunt Weber Florence Creek Mule Deer

We work the unit as a glass-first, still-hunt-second operation.

Coordinate Access

We confirm CWMU coordination for drawn hunts and map public/CWMU boundaries before the hunt.

Bench Glassing

We glass aspen and mountain-brush benches from opposite ridges at first and last light.

Rut Still-Hunting

Late October, we still-hunt oak-maple corridors slowly during midday.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%

Weber Florence Creek rifle success typically runs 55-75% per UDWR harvest data, with archery 20-30%. CWMU coordination tends to boost effective hunter days.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	5	54	9.3%	2

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Weber Florence Creek moves under Utah's 50% max-points / 50% weighted-random structure. With ~116 applicants against 10 tags, mid-point applicants see a realistic chance in the random half; max-point applicants dominate the top half.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Smith Morehouse and Ledgefork accommodate trailers with paved access.

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Camp Sites

Smith Morehouse, Ledgefork, and Mirror Lake Highway developed campgrounds. Dispersed camping common.

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Water

Excellent. Creek and spring water throughout. Filter required.

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Road Conditions

Mirror Lake Highway (UT-150) paved through the region. Forest roads to Florence Creek are gravel, passable in 2WD when dry; high-clearance preferred.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate. Riparian hunting along flat willow bottoms; moderate climbs up to bedding benches.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low. A small tag pool and limited unit size means almost no competition.

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Weather

September hunts bring cool mornings and mild afternoons. October can bring real snow. Mirror Lake Highway closes in winter.

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Cell Service

Usable on the Mirror Lake Highway; none deep in Florence Creek.

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Nearest Town

Evanston, Wyoming (30 minutes to north-slope access); Kamas and Oakley for south-side approaches.

Note: Mirror Lake Highway closes for winter — confirm gate status for any late-season hunt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is Weber Florence Creek moose to draw?

Hard. With 350 applicants chasing 6 tags over three years, expect 15 to 25 years of point building for a realistic max-pool chance. Residents buying the random-weighted side of the draw each year have a small annual shot.

Are the Weber Florence Creek bulls as big as other Utah moose units?

Yes, on par with Utah's better Shiras units. Bulls here average 5 to 6 years with 38 to 42-inch palms. Occasional bulls exceed 45 inches.

How many points for Weber Florence Creek elk?

We plan for 7-11 bonus points in Utah's max-points half.

Is Weber Florence Creek roadless?

Mostly. Interior access is two-track or foot only.

Is this a CWMU hunt or public land hunt?

It's a limited-entry draw that overlaps CWMU-coordinated access in portions of the boundary. Drawn hunters typically coordinate with the operator for private-parcel access.

What buck size is realistic?

Mature bucks routinely run 170-185 inches with occasional 190-plus bucks. It's a solid trophy unit by northern Utah standards.

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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 Moose Hunting — Weber Florence Creek subunit overview — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Moose is a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah, Weber Florence Creek is a limited-entry bull moose unit · accessed 2026-04-17
2025 Utah Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Weber Florence Creek boundary uses the Bear River drainage and national forest line, Moose drawn through weighted bonus-point lottery with 50% max-points and 50% random-weighted pools · accessed 2026-04-17
Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District — Weber and Bear River drainage access — USDA Forest Service — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · supports: Weber Florence Creek is within the Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District, Forest road network provides seasonal access to riparian moose habitat · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Application Guidebook — Limited-Entry Elk — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Weber Florence Creek listed as a limited-entry bull elk unit · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Weber Florence Creek — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: GIS polygon for Weber Florence Creek elk boundary · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest summaries for Tavaputs-area elk units · accessed 2026-04-17
Utah Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) Program — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Weber Florence Creek includes CWMU-related public access coordination for drawn tags · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit Weber Florence Creek (Weber Florence Creek)

Moose Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

Where to Find Moose on Weber Florence Creek

Florence Creek Willows

Smith Morehouse and Upper Weber

Timbered Bedding Benches

How to Hunt Moose on Weber Florence Creek

Moose Success Rates

Moose Draw Odds

Elk Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

Where to Find Elk in Weber Florence Creek

Rim Benches

Canyon Bottoms

Transition Benches

How We Hunt Weber Florence Creek

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Weber Florence Creek

Where to Find Mule Deer on Weber Florence Creek

Aspen Draws

Mountain Brush Benches

Oak-Maple Corridors

How We Hunt Weber Florence Creek Mule Deer

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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