At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Have a detailed map that shows road access and property boundaries
- Plan to hunt as much of the season as possible
- Be selective with the bull you harvest
- Jordanelle and the Provo River offer good fishing
- Be bear aware
Hunters in Kamas, Utah noted that moose sightings are limited, with an estimated population of about 34 in the unit. While there are not many moose, those that are encountered may appear slimmer with long tines, akin to elk. One strategy shared was to begin hunting in lower elevations, as exemplified by a hunter's success in securing a 34-inch bull on opening morning lower than anticipated. Networking with local outfitters like Kolob Outfitters and scouting the area in advance were recommended as beneficial steps for planning a hunt in this area.
Located in the western part of the Uinta Mountain Range, this unit has some good moose hunting. With very limited tag numbers and over a month to hunt, this can be considered a hunt of a lifetime.
With thick habitat and lower animal numbers, moose hunting can be difficult. A hunter willing to put the time in has the chance to see a bull moose in the 140-150" Boone and Crockett class.
The tops of the mountains are steep and rugged. Off of the mountain tops there are steep creek drainages leading down to the valley floor. Just up from the valley floor are rolling foot hills. With all the ridges and steep creek drainages there are a lot of areas for game to hide where they may not get pressured.
Much of the unit is part of the Wasatch National Forests, giving great public access. 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. Some sections of private property at middle elevations.
The low elevations on this unit have grass and sagebrush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines, oak brush while sagebrush continues through this elevation, as well. The higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with the steep slopes covered in conifer forests.
Most hunters camp along roads and there are several locations that have good, flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. There are a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. Heber and a couple other towns spread throughout the unit offer lodging depending on what part of the unit you hunt.
Roughly 343 square miles
63% public land
Elevations from 6,500-11,900 feet
ATVs recommended
4-wheel-drive recommended
Arrive early for better camping locations