Utah Mule Deer
Unit West Desert, Vernon (West Desert)
Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
West Desert, Vernon is a Utah mule deer hunt in the west desert region, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.
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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit West Desert, Vernon
West Desert, Vernon is a Utah mule deer hunt in the west desert region, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw.
Where to Find Mule Deer on West Desert, Vernon
Confirm the Vernon polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Deer use desert-mountain ranges surrounded by sage basins.
How to Hunt West Desert, Vernon
Mule Deer Success Rates
Archery16%
Rifle25%
Muzzleloader20%
UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page publishes West Desert mule deer outcomes annually.
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) | 39 | 368 | 10.6% | 16 |
| Archery — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) | 4 | 91 | 4.4% | 16 |
| Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) | 5 | 227 | 2.2% | 18 |
| Rifle — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) | 1 | 78 | 1.3% | 18 |
| Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) | 40 | 300 | 13.3% | 21 |
| Muzzleloader — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) | 4 | 60 | 6.7% | 21 |
| Any Legal Weapon — Limited Entry bull/buck only (resident) | 115 | 2,659 | 4.3% | 22 |
| Any Legal Weapon — Limited Entry bull/buck only (nonresident) | 12 | 462 | 2.6% | 22 |
| Any Legal Weapon — Multi-season bull/buck only (resident) | 6 | 200 | 3.0% | 21 |
| Any Legal Weapon — Multi-season bull/buck only (nonresident) | 1 | 69 | 1.4% | 21 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.
Open in Draw Odds Engine UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Utah's mule deer 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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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 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
- UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
- 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