At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Scout and learn the unit
- Have a detailed map that shows road access
- Plan to hunt all or as much of the season as possible
- Bonneville Salt Flats are a must see
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
Hunters considering the Box Elder, Pilot Mountain unit in Utah should prepare for a challenging experience, with high temperatures and rugged terrain necessitating plenty of water and the readiness to hike away from limited road access. Nonresident hunters might find draw odds misleading due to an oversight; only one tag is awarded. Early-season strategies include finding wallows or employing a glassing, spot-and-stalk approach, with hopes of rut activity in the closing days. Lessons from past hunters, like ensuring adequate preparation and transportation, are vital to avoid missed opportunities, while potential applicants should verify season dates to plan appropriately.
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
A small unit north of Wendover and named after the only mountain range on the unit, can be a difficult area to hunt. This area is an interstate unit that allows hunters access to Nevada's unit 091. There are elk and mature bulls on the unit but they migrate searching for water during drought years.
With limited tag numbers you can be selective with what bull you harvest. This area has good public access. Hunters can hunt Nevada Unit 091 with this tag.
Located in the northwest corner of the state, this unit has a lot of desert country. The valley floor leads up through different creek drainages and rolling foothills to the steeper mountain ridges. Pilot Mountain range is the only range in the unit.
There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained 4-wheel drive roads or ATV trails. There is a mix of private and public land throughout the unit, so access can be limited. Nevada and Utah allow hunters to hunt both sides of the state line, within the two units.
With little terrain variation, the main vegetation on the unit is grass, sagebrush, pinyon pines, and junipers. Continuing up through the middle elevations sagebrush and conifer forests start to mix in along with mahogany.
Most hunters camp along roads, there are several locations that have good, flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. Wendover is on the south side of the unit and offers lodging. Grouse Creek and Montello, Nevada also offer services.
Roughly 471 square miles
73% public land
Elevation from 4,200 feet to 8,000 feet
ATVs recommended
4-Wheel drive recommended
Arrive early for better camping locations
Expect to camp near other hunters