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Unit Plateau, Fishlake/thousand Lakes (Plateau)

Utah Hunting Guide — Elk

Plateau, Fishlake/Thousand Lakes is a limited-entry elk hunt in south-central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

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Elk Hunting in Unit Plateau, Fishlake/thousand Lakes

Plateau, Fishlake/Thousand Lakes is a limited-entry elk hunt in south-central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.

Where to Find Elk on Fishlake/Thousand Lakes

Confirm the exact polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Elk use high-country timber and aspen with seasonal shifts.

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Elk Success Rates

Archery18%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes annual Plateau elk outcomes.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 41526.7% —
Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 1616.7% —
Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 82103.8% 11
Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 1781.3% 11
Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) 3930412.8% 13
Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) 41133.5% 13

Data from 2023 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.

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UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's elk draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw.
Where are the official unit boundaries?
The UDWR Hunt Boundary Map is the authoritative polygon source.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Utah big game permits are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw, Guidebook documents season structure, unit boundaries, and permit types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest statistics and post-season classification data for Utah big game units · accessed 2026-04-17