We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film. In 2015 mule deer habitat range trend desirable conditions indices were. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. High plateaus of ponderosa pines, firs, and aspen groves, and staggered lines of towering cliffs and isolated canyons, open out onto arid plains. Diamond mountain northeast of vernal, and the book cliffs, south of sr 45 near the colorado border, are. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Jul 31, 2015 the 2015 population estimate for mule deer in utah is 352,900 deer.
Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the area was closed to hunting 19962000. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Sep 16, 2015 stretching almost 200 miles from price, utah, to palisades, colorado, the book cliffs comprise the longest continuous escarpment in the world. We went with an aimpoint with a 2 moa dot on my wifes deer hunt in utah a couple years ago. Our mission is to educate and entertain along the lines of bowhunting and rifle hunting to provide sportsmen with the most uptodate tactics, hunting gear and hunting area research for both. At this time utah has some of the best elk hunting in the world. Mule deer and elk are abundant throughout the states mountainous areas and national forests. Whether you have drawn a coveted limited entry elk permit, a once in a lifetime mountain goat tag, or if you are just looking for some help on a general season deer or elk hunt, we have a hunt for you. The archery tag can be very very hard to hunt in utah for elk due to the generally early opener and the heat involved, but in the book cliffs both deer and elk are a challenge. Results of the drawings will be posted on may 31st. The population had good growth during the midlate 1990s, but then declined during the severe drought years. The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in utah is 352,900 deer. I headed out there on the 21st not having anytime to do any preseason scouting but i know the area and knew where i wanted to be.
I have a good buddy over in the book cliffs right now and he said the moisture is making the antler growth look fanominal and hes seeing tons and tons of elk. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Mt dutton would be a sure thing and book cliff is a strong possibility. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. Book cliffs recreation area, desolation canyongrey canyon recreation area, fantasy canyon, sand wash recreation area, white river. The summer had been brutally hot and dry with temperatures in the low 90s. Bonus point only applications will remain open until march 16th at 11. Utah book cliff deer hunt well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated.
Where to hunt mule deer in utah for 2015 hunting the west. Utah mule deer guided hunts shane scott outfitting. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. It is time again to apply for utah s limited entry le hunting tags for deer, elk, and antelope. The book cliffs deer herd is summer range limited and exhibits slower herd.
In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs. Here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. Based on takems post, i think im still 1 point behind. I have learned quite a bit over the past few years turkey hunting and the majority of. It was a tough dry hunt, and was able to anchor this monster just a couple of days into the hunt.
The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. The number of cougar hunting permits increased the most in the book cliffs unit going from 20 permits in 2015 to 29 in 2016. Predators, new roads, over hunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the area was closed to hunting 19962000. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. Board members declined to increase permits in the unit to 38 as originally proposed by state biologists to cut into a reported glut of young male cats. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. Open since 2014, sportsmans warehouse in vernal, ut is near the dinosaur national monument, red fleet state park, uintah mountains, and book cliffs hunting reserve.
A cold rains storm much less snow will put them right into migration mode and it only takes less than a day for them to get to their winter grounds. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it were a national holiday. I think he is drawing muley since its in the mule deer section, but there is some good hunting for both. Download the 2020 guidebook to learn more about applying for a utah big game permit. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience. Joined mar 5, 2012 messages 876 location prescott, az. In the 2015 season, our hunters harvested 4 utah bucks over 240 and many more over 200. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Since the large decline during winter 1992 1993, the deer herd has shown an increasing trend.
Nov 27, 2006 book cliffs buck post by 79ford sun aug 07, 2011 1. Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. Stretching almost 200 miles from price, utah, to palisades, colorado, the book cliffs comprise the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Book cliffs mz elk eastmans hunting journals official.
There are few things in hunting more exhilarating than to hear the bugle of a mature bull elk on a crisp fall morning, and fortunately we are able to hunt these magnificent animals during the peak of the rut. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Large mammals found in the book cliffs include coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, mule deer, elk, black bears, pronghorn, american bison as an extension of the henry mountains bison herd and bighorn sheep. It is time again to apply for utahs limited entry le hunting tags for deer, elk, and antelope. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and. The above map may be useful for the following recreation destinations. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a little challenging. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Book cliffs mz elk eastmans hunting journals official forums. A delaware man faces more than 70 charges for deerhunting and firearms violations following the 2015 2016 season. Kutv the utah division of wildlife resources dnr is expanding several hunts in utah for 2019.
If you are looking to hunt big mule deer then look no further. Utah expands 2019 hunts of urban deer, bison, pronghorn kutv. In the 2015 season, our hunters harvested 4 utah bucks over 240 and many more. Tags value of a point 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. If the deer start moving down, you need to know where they are going. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. Most of the book cliffs are public lands, making this a popular backcountry hunting destination where a limited number of licenses are available for trophyclass elk and mule deer. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utah s other hunt drawings. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round.
Utah division of wildlife wants to cut over 9,000 deer hunt permits april 5, 2020 deseret news. This years draw opens january 26th and closes at 11. A delaware man faces more than 70 charges for deer hunting and firearms violations following the 2015 2016 season. The new hunts are part of several new big game hunting changes made by the utah wildlife board. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Archery elk and mule deer hunting season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. It seems people just go out there to see whats there in case they draw a tag in the next year or two and the thought to look from afar and hike never occurs to them. I was able to draw a muzzleloader tag in the book cliffs unit which is. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous escarpment in the world. Sep 11, 2019 footage of book cliffs bucks and hunt explained through selfie video. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide.
Grand countyimprove big game winter range northeast of the green river in the floy area of the book cliffs by lopping and. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. When i got down in the white cliffs and vermillions the deer were back. The summer had been brutally hot and dry with temperatures in. In january, 2009, utah division of wildlife resources officials transplanted 31 bison from the henry mountains bison herd to the book cliffs. Since the large decline during winter 1992 1993, the. Use this map for hunting in the book cliffs, nine mile, and south slope units. Lots of groups of 1520 with forkies and three points. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. A fairly large population of moose reside on the north slope of the uinta mountains. Add some of utahs best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience.
The wind would do strange things, a lot of doesfawnssmall bucks to work around, thick brush in some places, no cover in others, dry crunchy conditions, and hunting pressure. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. I went down this past saturday again and saw about 20 bucks in the middle of the afternoon with several ones already at or past ear width. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Sep, 2019 monroe, utah general season mule deer unit. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. I just move to utah and found out that instead of waiting for 58 more years before hunting elk in one of the better units as a nonresident, i can do so in 20 as a resident. Great early morning hunt in the book cliffs of utah. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. May 20, 2015 eastmans is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all western big game.
We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Footage of book cliffs bucks and hunt explained through selfie video. Nikon m223 14x20 rifle scope, point blank reticle, matte black 8485. It seems people just go out there to see whats there in case they draw. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah. Archery season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. Lynn hadlock lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. I stalked several 4 points at the base of the vermillions all the way to the az line gps and that was where the better 4 points were.
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