Utah has some of the best rocky mountain elk hunting in the world. If there is anyone that has hunted this unit either during the october buck hunt or early elk hunt, it would be highly appreciated for any and all information on what they seen during there hunt, pertaining to the elk, they seen, and in what locations, so that. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. Hay fields hold the elk in the area and hunters are allowed to hunt a 1 mile buffer around.
Hunt utahs trophy areas for top quality bull elk, fully guided hunts in the book cliffs, plateau boulder, wasatch and uintas elk units. Guided elk hunts are typically 5 consecutive days with great food and lodging included. When the weather is right, migration of elk begins and affords our late season elk hunters an opportunity to bag an elk at lower altitudes. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback duration. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. Many of utahs elk units can produce giant bulls year in and year out. Use the utah hunt planner to find unit maps, boundaries and information on the hunts you dont lose your hunting and. Rocky mountain elk hunt elk hunting at high adventure ranch. Due to a cancellation we are offering free daily rates for a 7 day plains game hunt for 2020 for two hunters hunting 2x1 or one hunter and one observer on more than 60,000 acres of hunting land in limpopo province. I would say physical fitness and mental toughness are my strong suits, but obviously still have a ton to learn and have zero knowledge about utah or the book cliffs. These are good first time elk hunts for youth elk hunters. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads.
We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island. The lasal delores triangle le bull unit is a late season bull elk hunt. As traditional as the hunt experienced by our american forefathers, but with the comfort of cabins instead of tents, warm showers, and approximately 35,000 acres of private ground surrounded by blm. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for book cliffs. Note that some elk hunting trips are selfguided, where the outfitter only takes you out in the wilderness, sets camp, etc. Mar 15, 2016 bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth multiseason all limited entry seasons bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth muzzleloader sept. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. Species location type weapon applicants tags avail. I was in the utah side of the book cliffs a few weeks back and ran across a couple of nice bears. First and foremost we would like to thank you for taking the time to view our website and consider us for your upcoming hunts. Bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth multiseason all limited entry seasons bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth muzzleloader sept. Every few years a unit will have a stand out year, predicting this can be difficult.
We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. We are the oldest and largest hunting ranch east of texas with 3 square miles of land and hundreds of miles of game trails. Montana wilderness elk hunts are operated in earlier hunting seasons, so we are able to offer a rifle hunt for elk during the rut. There are lots of 150 class bucks with 2224 inch spreads on the unit to choose from with quality up to 170 class for those who put in the time both scouting and during the hunt. Some years you catch a little bit of the rut, some you dont. The book cliffs, little creek roadless unit is one of our favorite elk areas. I didnt take photos, because i was driving trying to get to camp. Book cliffs bittercrsouth elk late season utah wildlife.
Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. Hunters will fly into slc international airport where they can either rent a car or arrange other transportation. Large populations of elk winter on and around this ranch. This bull, photographed at a kentucky check station, was taken during a modern rifle hunt. Book cliffs roadless has a high hunter success rate 50% to 81. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. The limited entry archery elk hunt starts the second week in august and runs for 4 weeks. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt youtube. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery. The year i drew my tag the rut was a bit late and i passed up on some smaller bulls and i ended up not filling the tag.
Idaho unit 66 hunt pricing flying j outfitters, inc. Utah late season cow elk big game hunt drawing odds. Book cliffs ut bittercr south any legal weapon big game hunt. The book cliffs are a better value in my opinion than the san juan. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife.
Our book cliffs road less area elk hunts consist of all the things that make hunting great. Be thankful we dont live in utahunreal the campfire. The bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads.
Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. This outfitter operates on 3 of the top utah elk units. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. Hunt elk with us and youll see great hunting areas, hard work, and first class western. If you are one of the successful applicants, you will be sent a letter explaining how to obtain your permit from the utah division of wildlife resources along with the appropriate information regarding your hunt and permit fees. The book cliffs are for spike only while the uintas are for any bull. In about a week ill be packing into the utah book cliffs for a backcountry elk hunt.
Utah late season cow elk hunterstrailhead featured elk hunt. Starting in 2020, up to four youth may apply together in a group for the youth any bull elk hunt. Book cliffs bittercrsouth elk late season i have to this point gathered so much information that my brain says enough. Publicland elk follow a typical pattern throughout their. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Sso pricing list for guided hunts shane scott outfitting. There is a similar bull harvest, but the sex ratio is presently a bit higher in the san juan.
Creek unit of the utah bookcliffs as well as the central manti mountain units. Almost all of my elk hunting has been bivy hunting 312miles back in the mountains. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and.
Your book cliffs hunt will begin at the trail head with a short horse orientation, packing and cargoing your hunting gear and heading off by horseback and mule train on about an hour and a half journey into some very remote and rugged country whose inhabitants include elk, mule deer, black bear, coyotes, forest grouse and a whole host of other wildlife. I remember taking a desolate dirt road f rom where the pavement ends south of vernal. Spike elk hunting in the book cliffs area of utah the reason it is called hunting, is because it is hunting, not just harvesting. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts.
Hunt elk with us and youll see great hunting areas, hard work, and first class western hospitality in the most soughtafter trophy elk and deer units. As the name implies, this is an area that is accessible by foot traffic or horseback only. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Its no secret that it is also one of the most remote trophy hunting units in the state giving it a uniqueness all its own. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk.
For more information on elk hunting at high adventure ranch, please call 314 2099800 or fill out our contact form. Note utah muzzleloaders are permitted to have a varible power scope. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. I have questioned many whom have hunted the books but it has been archerymuzzle loader hunters. Information about hunting big game species in utah.
The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Book cliffs double team archery elk 2010 hunt adventures. Camp consists of cabin tents with wood burning stoves. Regular season elk hunts are ideal for hunters that arent physically able to make a wilderness elk hunt. These are among the most rugged montana elk hunts, and we often describe them as extreme hunts or the ultimate free chase elk hunt. Im hoping to generate some feedback on this late season hunt in the book cliffs. If you are looking to hunt big mule deer then look no further. Whether you want a recordbook ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. Ive been out in the middle of the book cliffs several times. With my hunt being late season i know that these bulls do completely different things. Although quality is reportedly down from 20052007 levels, utah is still a premier hunting destination for big bulls. Give us a call today to learn more about this hunt. The draw odds for the book cliffs roadless area early hunt arent exactly a gimme, but at 1 in 65 are 7 times better than the san juan. Elk hunts can be physically tough, but the reward of taking home one of these amazing bulls is always worth it.
Hunting all my life i know better and that there is never enough time to learn everything one needs before a hunt like this. The only open country experience i have is a hunt a few years back in the montana breaks. Spike elk hunting in the book cliffs area of utah blogger. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. Youll reminisce with pride about your hunting experience with bookcliff outfitters for years to come. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. Apply for the deer, elk or pronghorn depredation hunter pool information on the lawful use of. Bears usually dont get me excited like a good muley or elk. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason.
Jul 07, 2014 2012 limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunt. Ut180e this hunt takes place on a large private ranch in the famed book cliffs of eastern utah. The roadless book cliffs are not huge in size, but is far bigger than can be hunted in a single season. If you enjoy hunting elk late season this is a enjoyable group hunt. Ut105e this outfitter offers hunts that require the hunter to draw a permit as well as hunts where a tag can simply be purchased. Elk hunters are treated to waking up to the sound of bugling. 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. As most people know utah is famous for the quality elk it produces each year. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk hunts. All hunts are fully outfitted including food, lodging, transportation and trophy care.
The little creekroadless hunt is a pack in hunt on mules while staying in a wall tent with a wood burning stove. The muzzleloader general elk hunt is a bull only hunt. Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a predawn race to the top of a mountain. Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming.
All methods of elk hunting accepted including bow, handgun, rifle and black powder. Limited entry hunts are drawn in the public drawing or purchased at a conservation tag auction. Book cliffs ut bittercr south any legal weapon big game. What a great year for rocky mountain elk hunting like i have mentioned before i drew a limited entry elk tag for the book cliffs roadless area. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. I understand this and accept the possibility of not taking any game on a particular hunt. Rocky mountain elk hunt elk hunting at high adventure. The next few days will be a flurry of lastminute activity, including exercising, shooting, and packing for trip. The elk a mainly winter range elk that have come into the unit from colorado. Dont get too excited for the late start now because we are camped smack in the middle of trophy elk country and we would hate to ride past elk in the dark trying to find elk.
Hound hunting is widespread in my home state back east and i wouldnt mind giving it a try. Thursday night driving to the tenmile knoll seen quite a few deer on the paved road down low, including one huge 4 x 4 getting sweet on a harem of does. Nov 16, 2016 thursday night driving to the tenmile knoll seen quite a few deer on the paved road down low, including one huge 4 x 4 getting sweet on a harem of does. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. I applied dustin for the youth elk hunt and my wife for a book cliffs rifle deer tag. Utah limited entry late rifle book cliffs hunt talk. Utah late season cow elk hunterstrailhead big game hunt.
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