UT Mule Deer Unit Yellowstone
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DB1523 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1583 | Sep 23, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DB1039 | Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DB1553 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# UT Yellowstone Elk Unit — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Yellowstone spans 1.25 million acres across high-elevation terrain (4,771–13,381 ft) with 99.9% public land and 24% wilderness, offering exceptional access for self-guided hunts. The high elevation and wilderness percentage suggest alpine and subalpine character with varied hunting conditions across seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is not available for this elk unit. Forum chatter indicates good general deer quality in the broader region, but no herd survey data (bull:cow ratios, population estimates) is provided for Yellowstone elk specifically. Consult Utah Division of Wildlife Resources job...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 527 | 154 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 23 | 18 | 76.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,723 | 455 | 26.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 96 | 52 | 55.6% |
| 2025 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 527 | 154 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 23 | 18 | 76.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,723 | 455 | 26.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 96 | 52 | 55.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 320 | 156 | 47.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 20 | 18 | 90.9% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 47 | 6 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 320 | 156 | 47.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 20 | 18 | 90.9% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 47 | 6 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 646 | 128 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 35 | 17 | 47.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,984 | 379 | 19.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 125 | 50 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 371 | 127 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 45 | 5 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 646 | 128 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 35 | 17 | 47.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,984 | 379 | 19.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 125 | 50 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 371 | 127 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 45 | 5 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 694 | 131 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 37 | 16 | 43.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,899 | 374 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 100 | 51 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 447 | 131 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 32 | 17 | 52.6% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 64 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | archery (DB1523) | resident | 694 | 131 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | archery (DB1523) | nonresident | 37 | 16 | 43.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (DB1553) | resident | 1,899 | 374 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (DB1553) | nonresident | 100 | 51 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | resident | 447 | 131 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (DB1583) | nonresident | 32 | 17 | 52.6% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | resident | 64 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (LE, DB1039) | nonresident | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | archery | 196 | 47 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 172 | 65 | 38.1% |
| 2024 | rifle | 515 | 296 | 57.5% |
| 2024 | dedicated hunter | 125 | 56 | 45.1% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 6 | 4 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 155 | 31 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 157 | 60 | 37.9% |
| 2023 | rifle | 408 | 215 | 52.7% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | archery | 240 | 52 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | rifle | 589 | 338 | 57.4% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 199 | 127 | 63.6% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
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