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Utah Mule Deer

Unit West Desert, Vernon (West Desert)

Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

West Desert, Vernon is a Utah mule deer hunt in the west desert region, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit West Desert, Vernon

West Desert, Vernon is a Utah mule deer hunt in the west desert region, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

Where to Find Mule Deer on West Desert, Vernon

Confirm the Vernon polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Deer use desert-mountain ranges surrounded by sage basins.

How to Hunt West Desert, Vernon

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Archery16%
Rifle25%
Muzzleloader20%
UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes West Desert mule deer outcomes annually.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— Limited Entry363739.7% 17
Rifle— Limited Entry52272.2% 18
Muzzleloader— Limited Entry3736410.2% 16

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's mule deer draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.
Where are the official unit boundaries?
The UDWR Hunt Boundary Map is the authoritative polygon source.

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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