UT Mule Deer Unit San Rafael, South

# UT San Rafael, South — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This is a large, rugged unit (869k acres) spanning 4,190–7,899 ft elevation with 100% public land access. Forum locals praise good access and proximity to Utah and Salt Lake valleys. The unit is split by season type: the northern half (Salt Lake Valley side) is **archery-only**, while the southern half allows rifle. Plan accordingly based on which zone you can access. ## Herd Quality Recent winters have been mild, supporting good mule deer populations with improving buck-to-doe ratios over the past couple of years. The unit is capable...