Strawberry Ridge CWMU Buck Deer

2024 Hunt Info

Please carefully read the hunt details and rules and review the FAQ.

If you are a Utah resident, you can obtain a Strawberry Ridge CWMU buck deer permit by applying for it through the public drawing. If you are a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot apply for a CWMU permit through the public drawing. To learn more about Utah's CWMU program, click HERE. 

If you have questions not answered in the hunt details and rules, please refer to the FAQ section on this page. For any additional questions, use the form below to contact the operator. The Strawberry Ridge Springs CWMU does not have private tags to sell to residents or non-residents. Please do not inquire about private tags, landowner tags, trespass fees, etc.

Hunt Details

• Ranch Access: access to the ranch will be coordinated with the operator before your hunt.

• Location: Strawberry Ridge CWMU is located in Rich County along Highway 39, east of Huntsville, UT, and west of Woodruff, UT.

• Hunt Dates: Wednesday, October 9, 2024— Sunday, October 13, 2024

  • These are the only dates available for the buck deer hunt.

    • Hunters should plan on arriving and meeting the operator in the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

    • Hunters will be required to leave the CWMU after the evening hunt on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

• Hunt is non-guided

  • Guided Option: yes, for a fee

• Packing service offered: yes, for a fee

• Meals/Lodging: not available

• Guest Rules:

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter and guest. Guest are not allowed to bring their own vehicles.

  • Guests are required to stay with the hunter/permit holder at all times.

• We want hunters to be happy with the buck deer hunt on the property. Strawberry Ridge CWMU is a great hunting property. Most of the buck deer harvested on the CWMU average 130-160 B&C. There is potential to harvest bigger deer (but it’s not common). This information is provided so applicants can make an informed decision when considering applying for the Strawberry Ridge CWMU hunt. See the picture gallery below for reference on size.

• The more you can hike and be mobile, the higher your chances are of harvesting a buck and seeing more deer.

• To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiring must be done through the Strawberry Ridge CWMU Operator. Individual guides are NOT permitted to schedule hunts or deviate from this hunt information.

• Our goal is to provide you with a quality hunting experience. Your job is to enjoy the experience and conduct yourselves in a manner so that all other guests have a quality experience as well.

• If you draw out for this hunt, you will be contacted by the CWMU operator with further information regarding your hunt. Plan on four to six weeks after the draw results (expect to hear from the operator by the middle of June).

Hunting Rules for HUNTERS and Guest(s)

• Hunting

  • Hunters are allowed to shoot only one animal, of which they have a permit. 

  • Once an animal has been wounded, hit, and/or blood has been drawn, that is your animal, and you cannot harvest another.

  • All game laws must be strictly complied with, including but not limited to tagging animals, care of meat, hunting from roads or vehicles, etc. All hunters must abide by Utah state laws regarding wildlife. Click HERE for Utah Wildlife Laws

  • All hunters and guests must always wear a hunter-orange hat and vest while hunting.

  • Most other wildlife species found on the CWMU are protected by state law and/or require special licenses or permits to ‘take’ these animals. Hunting other wildlife species of any kind is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to coyotes, badgers, ground squirrels, foxes, grouse, and waterfowl.

  • Hunters may only hunt for, shoot from, and shoot an animal within the boundaries of the CWMU.

  • No pre-season scouting.

  • Weapons allowed: any legal weapon.

  • Follow basic gun safety:

    • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • No ammunition in the rifle chamber until ready to shoot (do not hike, drive, etc., with ammunition in the chamber)

    • Do not rely on the gun’s safety.

    • Be sure of your target, your line of fire, and what lies beyond your target. 

• Vehicles/Driving & Roads etc

  • Horses, goats, llamas, etc., are not allowed.

  • ATVs are allowed for game retrieval only. Prior arrangments between hunter and operator beforehand.

  • Side-by-sides (UTVs) are allowed. But they must stay on main roads and well-established two tracks. Prior arrangments between hunter and operator beforehand.

  • We recommend a 4x4 vehicle with good off-road tires (chains are also highly recommended)

  • Hunters are not to drive off the main gravel roads or well-established two-tracks

  • All gates must remain ‘as they were’ when you approach them. If they are open, leave them open; if they are closed, close them.

  • Be safe and courteous while driving on the roads. Drive respectively and cautiously.

  • Care must be taken to avoid damage to Ranch roads! During extreme weather, some of the roads will be closed (for safety reasons)

  • No chasing, pursuing, pushing, herding, or harassing game with a vehicle.

• Camping/Campsite & Guide services

  • Camping is allowed on the CWMU in designated areas. Public camping is also available near the CWMU. The public campground may be more suitable for some hunters as they bring multiple guests and vehicles. See guest policy below. 

  • No alcoholic beverages.

  • No open campfires or smoking on the CWMU (because of fire risk).

  • No littering; hunters must remove all their casings, cans, trash, and debris from the premises.

  • Lodging and food: not available.

  • Guide service: available at a fee.

  • Packing service: available at a fee.

• Guest Policy

  • Guests are allowed on the hunts. 

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter/permit holder on hunts. Guests cannot have their own vehicles. 

  • Guests must stay with the hunter at all times.

  • If the hunter wants to bring multiple people (family, friends, extended family, etc.) and multiple vehicles are required for all guests, the hunter and guest will not be able to camp on the CWMU. There is public land near the CWMU that is open to public camping. The same rules apply while hunting on the CWMU. All guests will need to ride with the hunter while on the CWMU. Guests cannot drive their own vehicles on the CWMU.

• The Ranch

  • Location: Strawberry Ridge CWMU is located in Rich County along Highway 39, east of Huntsville, UT, and west of Woodruff, UT. It is NOT located in Wasatch County. There is no correlation between Strawberry Ridge CWMU and Strawberry Reservoir. 

  • State laws protect livestock on the CWMU. Do not harm, harass, or shoot livestock. 

  • No other outdoor recreational activities are offered on the property during the hunts. 

  • No fishing on ponds or streams.

  • Respect the property and employees.

  • Hunters and guests are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the CWMU’s boundaries. 

  • Access to the cooperative wildlife management unit does not include or permit access to adjoining private land.