Wasatch or Manti Central?

Elknuts

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My brother and I have 15 points going into the draw this year. Good chance to draw either unit. I'm putting in for a better unit but my brother wants to hunt this year. Just looking for a few opinions on the two units.
 
I had the Wasatch muzzleloader tag last year and killed a great bull, but if I were your brother I would pick the unit that he would be able to spend the most time on scouting.
 
The Wasatch elk are about to hit a brick wall IMO.
Not even close, Manti.


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I helped my two brothers in 2013 and 2014 on Wasatch for hunts. I helped a friend on the Manti in 2015.

I think the overall elk herd on the Manti is in better shape. We saw more total elk on the Manti than either year on the Wasatch. Bull quality overall was better on Manti 2015 than Wasatch 2013. But Wasatch 2014 was just as good as Manti 2015.

Having seen what I saw the last 3 years, I'd give a slight edge to the Manti. The future is a little uncertain on the Wasatch. But I think the present is still pretty decent for quality bulls.
 
Like other's have stated pick the unit you can scout the most. The Wasatch still has some great bulls. But don't expect it to be like the past few years! You will have to earn a good bull.
 
Thanks for the comments. He ended up putting in for the Manti. I guess we should wait and see if he draws before we get to excited. If so it should be a fun summer and fall. Thanks again.
 
Well Looks like my Brother drew his tag!! I don't know who's more excited him or me. Planning on scouting my butt off. I usually "live" down that way every weekend from end of May until October. Having said that, I'll take any advice that anyone is willing to give though. Thanks
 

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