Species location type weapon applicants tags avail. Starting in 2020, there will be three new limitedentry buck deer hunts that occur from nov. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. We have trophy bull elk hunting in the book cliffs. Utah trophy bulls, bulls, bear, book cliffs mountains. Mule deer buffalo mountain goat antelope duck hunting untitled blog untitled untitled.
You may just want to hunt that funnel, bottleneck or pinch. I was on a muzzleloader hunt with cva last month, and i had five days of black bear hunting ahead of me. Be thankful we dont live in utahunreal the campfire. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. Just get on top on the rim and there are deer everywhere. I located a group of bucks in july with two shooter bucks. I have 9 points and should draw archery deer on the books this year. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. I pulled the book cliffs mz deer tag a few years back and it was a blast. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck.
Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. 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. Buck deer book cliffs muzzleloader buck deer cache, crawford mtn muzzleloader buck deer henry mtns choice of season buck deer north slope, summit any weapon buck deer paunsaugunt muzzleloader buck deer south slope, diamond mtn any weapon buck deer west desert, vernon any weapon buck deer west desert, vernon archery. A troubleshooting section provides answers to the ten most common muzzleloading pitfalls, and a resources guide lists muzzleloader organizations and. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Utah le deer book cliffs muzzleloader hunt testimonial. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles.
We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. The book cliffs little creek roadless area does require horses to. I finally drew a muzzleloader deer permit on the book cliffs here in my home state of utah. Handgunarchery muzzleloader shotgunonly hunts hams hunts. There are some big brutes that will hang out on or near the top but they could be few and far between. Book cliffs muzzleloader elk 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. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Apply for the deer, elk or pronghorn depredation hunter pool information on the lawful use of. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. Thanks and heres the buck i was lucky enough to get. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. The book cliffs is a remote and diverse place that provides a variety of different hunting opportunitiesroad hunting, truck camping and day hikes of 12 miles from the roads, wilderness pack in hunting etc, or a combo of one or more. 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. As is the case for most hunters, drawing a limited entry big game tag for a premier unit can be a long process.
Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit. I think he is drawing muley since its in the mule deer section, but there is some good hunting for both. 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. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. Archery and muzzleloading seasons attract approximately. A guide to the equipment of the trappers and fur traders who opened the old west. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. I drew the muzzleloader tag in 2016 and hunted off the top and camped on the top. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Our expert wranglers and guides at flying j outfitters will make your utah wilderness adventures unforgettable. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt duration.
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. In my case it took fourteen years to draw a book cliffs muzzleloader deer tag. Browse a selection of hunting trips in utah directly from outfitters. 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.
If you are looking to hunt big mule deer then look no further. Each client will go on a fiveday hunt with a personal guide. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. I wanted to thank the forum for the help i received on my book cliffs muzzleloader deer hunt. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear. Ksl outdoors utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt. I was able to draw a muzzleloader tag in the book cliffs unit which is on the. What kind of book cliffs hunt experience would you pursue. Youll see 20 4x4s a day, but finding an old one is a little tougher. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west.
Book cliffs muzzleloader 2014 rocky mountain hunting. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. In this special episode of ksl outdoors, we are on utahs book cliffs region for a muzzleloader deer hunt under the dwrs mentoring program. Nov 02, 2018 after 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit.
Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy mule deer harvested. I thought 11 points was max for the bookcliffs muzzleloader last year. This is not a legal hunting gun for oregon or washington and is. That is a considerable investment of time and money when you are required to buy a nonresident.
Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had. 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. Find out what your odds are to hunt your favorite big game species next year. Apr 17, 2020 after thirteen years of waiting i finally get the chance to pursue mature mule deer in the infamous book cliffs of utah. If there is a cold rain or even a early snow storm the deer will be off of the top and down to their winter grounds 12 miles to the north of the main road on the top. It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget. The bookcliffs deer herd was very low at the turn of the century, but rebounded dramatically through. Success rates and averages were calculated from raw data and not the projected estimates. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous. 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. Information about hunting big game species in utah. Mar 15, 2016 bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth multiseason all limited entry seasons bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth muzzleloader sept.
Buck deer, fillmore, oak creek le, limited entry, any weapon, 4547, 1. The book cliffs in utah in october is anyones guess. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. 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. Limitedentry mule deer guide rates call for current pricing 4357601682. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. After thirteen years of waiting i finally get the chance to pursue mature mule deer in the infamous book cliffs of utah. Handgunarcherymuzzleloadershotgunonly hunts hams hunts. Its better for us to use the colorado tag if we get it and start collecting points again and wait another year for the book cliffs. 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.
Though not required in all cases, horses are typically available on these hunts. Well tell you how it works and introduce you to a man. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. Even though i didnt ask for info, when i mentioned i had drawn the tag, the help poured in.
We have a good number of deer on our property with prospects of some very large bucks. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. Many of the bucks we harvest we have followed all year, starting with early summer trail cams and scouting. Utah nonresident limited entry deer odds never stop hunting. Buck deer, book cliffs, limited entry, muzzleloader, 3525, 4.
Muzzleloader magazines the book of buckskinning ii. The wasatch mountains offer more tags than any other unit while still producing great quality and the book cliffs units bitter creek and little creek are vast and remote areas in eastern utah. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar. Utah book cliffs utah south slope, diamond mountain. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a little challenging. Experienced scenic horseback riding vacations, day horseback trail rides, camping, guided utah fly fishing in the uinta mountains and book cliffs big game hunting. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units.
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