limited-entry bull elk unit · Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek
Utah, United States
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About Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek
Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek is a limited-entry bull elk unit in Utah, United States, set by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 1,698 km² (655 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is West Wendover, about 27 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- West Desert, Deep Creek
- Area
- 1,698 km²
- Area (miles)
- 655 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,434 km² of public or protected land inside it, 84% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,342 | 79% |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration | 94 | 6% |
| Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Limited-entry turkey: Central Region (limited-entry turkey region)
- Southern goose area
- Southern duck zone
- Spike-only elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek (general-season spike-bull elk unit)
- Pronghorn unit: West Desert, Snake Valley (limited-entry pronghorn unit)
- General-season deer unit: West Desert, Swasey
- Limited-entry deer hunt: West Desert, Swasey (limited-entry deer hunt boundary)
What HuntGrid shows for Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek?
About 1,698 km² (655 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,434 km² of public or protected land, 84% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Limited-entry bull elk unit: West Desert, Deep Creek?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Licence: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (published "for reference only" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.