Draw Odds Utah · Elk
Utah Elk — Unit Southwest Desert, South
Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert, South draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
17.1%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Archery Limited Entry bull/buck only
12
Points Req.
37
Tags (Resident)
217
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) - Official Draw Results · Last updated 2026-06-09
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 217 | 37 | 17.1% | 12 |
| 2025 | 15 | 9 | 60% | 8 |
| 2024 | 214 | 31 | 14.5% | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | — |
| 2023 | 193 | 27 | 14% | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 | 4 | 20% | 1 |
| 2022 | 134 | 21 | 15.7% | 10 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | 3 | 2.5% | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | 8 |
| 2024 | 117 | 4 | 3.4% | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | — |
| 2023 | 116 | 3 | 2.6% | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | 1 |
| 2022 | 73 | 2 | 2.7% | 10 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 894 | 12 | 1.3% | 17 |
| 2024 | 361 | 21 | 5.8% | 14 |
| 2024 | 155 | 4 | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2024 | 381 | 38 | 10% | 10 |
| 2023 | 757 | 10 | 1.3% | 18 |
| 2023 | 363 | 18 | 5% | 13 |
| 2023 | 138 | 4 | 2.9% | 6 |
| 2023 | 362 | 33 | 9.1% | 17 |
| 2022 | 921 | 21 | 2.3% | 18 |
| 2022 | 432 | 26 | 6% | 10 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3 | 1.9% | 13 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 323 | 1 | 0.3% | 17 |
| 2024 | 111 | 1 | 0.9% | 14 |
| 2024 | 111 | 4 | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2023 | 281 | 1 | 0.4% | 18 |
| 2023 | 88 | 1 | 1.1% | 13 |
| 2023 | 91 | 4 | 4.4% | 17 |
| 2022 | 301 | 2 | 0.7% | 18 |
| 2022 | 148 | 2 | 1.4% | 10 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | 22 | 14.8% | 22 |
| 2024 | 168 | 19 | 11.3% | 10 |
| 2023 | 198 | 17 | 8.6% | 11 |
| 2022 | 162 | 12 | 7.4% | 10 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 2 | 2.4% | 22 |
| 2024 | 100 | 2 | 2% | 10 |
| 2023 | 88 | 2 | 2.3% | 11 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1 | 1% | 10 |
Any Legal Weapon — Historical Draw Data
Any Legal Weapon Limited Entry bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 864 | 14 | 1.6% | 25 |
| 2025 | 404 | 24 | 5.9% | 19 |
| 2025 | 401 | 42 | 10.5% | 24 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 272 | 2 | 0.7% | 25 |
| 2025 | 102 | 3 | 2.9% | 19 |
| 2025 | 128 | 4 | 3.1% | 24 |
Any Legal Weapon Multi-season bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | 5 | 3.3% | 26 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert, South?
The most recent published odds are 17.1% for resident applicants in 2025 — 217 applicants for 37 tags on the Archery Limited Entry bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 2.5% (3 tags, 119 applicants). Points required in 2025: 12.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert, South?
In 2025, this unit took about 12 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Utah Elk Unit Southwest Desert, South?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery Limited Entry bull/buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 14.5% in 2024 and 17.1% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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