Dead deer hunt the book cliffs

Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. In writing this book, i attempted to cover the entire scope of mule deer management. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it were a national holiday. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck deer, bull elk, bison, mountain goat, bull moose, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, cougar, black bear, wild turkey, greater sagegrouse, sharptailed. Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Ok my best buddys son drew a book s cliff archery deer tag and we are heading there fri like three blind mice to look it over we just really dont know were to start if eny of you have eny info it would. Splitting the anyweapon limitedentry deer hunt on the book cliffs into two areas. 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. In 2020, there will be three new extended archery deer areas and one new extended archery elk area. There is a lot of bucks out there, we saw a few over 160. The first time was last month and he was pushing 2830 wide and had almost no height to him at all.

Was there 20 years ago hunting elk and there were no deer then. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. Jan 08, 2012 instead, the agency serves as a consultant to help protect and enhance the book cliffs deer herd and other wildlife in the area. Expect over 100 deer a day and 1520 4x4s to look at. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included. 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. We are truly fortunate to be able to offer this awesome trophy bull elk hunt in utahs famous book cliffs unit. Estimated at 372,500 in 2018 and 2019, up from 363,650 in 2017. View mule deer at nash wash event the timesindependent. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. He has an intimate knowledge of this unit and has produced incredible results for his archery and rifle clients for many years. I killed a 160165 buck at 25 yards that was really old.

It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget. Utah le deer book cliffs muzzleloader hunt testimonial. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. Most book cliffs deer migrate to the north, however some migrate south. You will hunt with clay mckeachnie of book cliffs hunting. Bbz about finding dead deer on your favorite hunting locations. Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw but have shyed away because of true trophy potential atleast from what ive heard. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback the legend channel. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah.

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. This man really did survive the cold inside a dead horse. Hunter preferences, ethics and hunting success are covered. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife. Lets say you currently had 0 nonresident limited entry deer points for utah and applied for the book cliffs, north, book cliffs, south archery in 2016 and you really want to draw a tag for this unit. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it. One look at americas current deer hunting scene makes you realize were experiencing some pretty good days right now. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. To see which hunts have been added, look for new hunt next to a hunt in the tables that start on page 38. Xena the oldest known black bear in utah died in june at the age of 31. About twothirds of the deer born in the book cliffs last year died in the. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Wildlife officials propose deer transplants across utah. While its on one level a book about the way a macho bluecollar steelworkers community responds to its changed men returning home from war, bringing back painful memories, posttraumatic stress disorder and an inability to.

The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. The photo above is a ram i took in 1993 on the west edge of the books. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. Utah bill puts more lions and bears in the crosshairs to protect deer. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. This is an excerpt from hunting editor andrew mckeans book, how to hunt everything, which is available here. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Publicland elk follow a typical pattern throughout their. Overthecounter in colorado by mike duplan altitude outdoors. Book you hunt with us we offer a full service hunting experience that provides master guiding, serene accommodations, amazing meals, transportation and more. Dead bear walking outfitters is excited to offer the following hunts. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit.

Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. Both times i have seen him its been nothing but hind end and antlers though and i havent been able to get a picture of him. Giant mule deer bucks on antelope island utah duration. Coast to coast and border to border, opportunities abound, from tracking bigwoods whitetails in the northeast, glassing for ghostlike mule deer in the southwest, shivering on a treestand while attempting to ambush a thicknecked midwest brute and more. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. As of 2016, there were 324 total people including yourself who applied for this hunt. So i am lucky enough to have a job that puts me out in the book cliffs for 8 days at a time and i love it. In my case it took fourteen years to draw a book cliffs muzzleloader deer tag. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film.

Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. In this dry country a deer may have to climb a mountain to get a drink. Aug 12, 2009 new bison herd doing well in utahs book cliffs utah last winter, the transplant of 30 bison from the henry mountains to the book cliffs drew the attention of people across. One guide per hunter, lodging meals and transportation. Because deer hunting is restricted in the book cliffs, just north of nash wash, the wma is one of the best places to see deer, especially bucks. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. I think i would have killed the buck at 4 minutes or the one with the kickers on sight. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, north regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 1,465,198 acres. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks.

Im sure other people are watching him, and i dont have a tag, so if you have a tag for the book cliffs send me a pm and ill do what i can to steer you in the right direction. Many years ago i hunted the bookcliffs every year for mule deer and bear back. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. Well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated. We are hunting for buck deer and we hunt an area that gets very little hunting pressure during deer season as it is accessible only by foot or horseback. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources.

See the hunt guides information page for the northwest region on the cpws website for more information on this area. Sep 25, 20 one of the reasons, or should i say excuses, for not filling my utah book cliffs archery elk tag earlier this month was the warm weather. Buck mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, this is a limited entry unit. Book cliffs mule deer 212 monster archery hunt 2019 youtube. I have seen it down there when there is not a single deer to be found up high, and this is in early october before the rifle hunts start. I do not like road hunting and was able to do some short hikes to glassing points, but covering a lot of ground is the best way to hunt because there are so many deer to look over. Good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah.

The deer hunter also a really amazing if not incredibly sad film from the 1970s, is a book which addresses many themes and ideas and really has no one direct meaning. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. Whether you want a record book ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. Viewers can watch deer from their vehicles as they drive along the wmas network of maintained roads. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Temperatures soared into the 80s during the first four.

Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land, my dad killed a great deer. He ended up killing a good deer right off the road on the roaded side the second week of the hunt. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. After presentingand discountingevery nonlethal option to reduce deer population, representatives from a state fish and wildlife agency told river vales township council dec. 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. Its a book with lots of sentences that end in exclamation points some of which weve used here as sub. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs.

This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. Roberts killed this massive buck without the assistance of a hunting outfitter or a guide. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. If the deer start moving down, you need to know where they are going. Book cliffs bull elk trophy hunting and cow elk hunts, book cliffs mule deer hunting. My dad isnt picky about what buck he wanted to shoot, and didnt get too far from his rzr. River vale council hears state case for deer hunt pascack. How to find your next hunt using standalone draw odds gohunt. No one ever killed anything less than a 4 point or with less than a 24 inch spread. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, north onx. Like i said before, its a place you have to experience to see and feel its beauty. Ive heard 170 180 which doesnt seem great for a 16 bonus points hunt. According to a report by ub media, she was a part of a cooperative study by dr.

If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. Deer migrate each year to their winter ranges in the first week of october regardless of snow or other weather conditions. Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a predawn race to the top of a mountain. Bowhunter cliff dewell with a pope and young blacktail from. The books not only has deer and elk, but it also has some free roaming bison, a few moose and a good rocky mountian bighorn herd on its west end. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units.

Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too. 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. More deer killed by cars than hunters st george news. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Looking at 2030 bucks per day is the norm, i kid you not. As is the case for most hunters, drawing a limited entry big game tag for a premier unit can be a long process.

The first night we took a ride down mc cook ridge and only saw small 2 points with nothing to brag about. 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. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Published on sep 6, 2019 this is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. It was a tough dry hunt, and was able to anchor this monster just a couple of days into the hunt.

The down side is that 90% of my time is spent in a pickup today i saw a buck that i had seen only once before. There have been some really big bulls taken out of the area in the last few years primarily as a result of the enforcing of private oil lease property access and the rugged and wild nature of the book cliffs on the south. That hunt has been canceled for 2020, and the hunt listing has been removed from the electronic copy of the guidebook. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. 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. Lynn hadlock lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Where to hunt deer in utah 91 matching articles outdoor life.

We have excellent elk hunts with about a 99% success rate with bulls between 315 to 380 with bigger possible. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. I went down this past saturday again and saw about 20 bucks in the middle of the afternoon with several ones already at. While visitors will likely be able to see deer fairly close, remember that it can be dangerous. Wildlife officials propose deer transplants across utah the. We hunt general season deer in the northeastern region of utah. During the 2009 hunting season, hunters took about 23,000 deer. Ok my best buddys son drew a book s cliff archery deer tag and we are heading there fri like three blind mice to look it over we just really dont know were to start if eny of you have eny info it would be great and i would be willing to give up some fg laker info man going to be an awsome yr another reall good buddy drew a sheep tag for gorge area so we have been looking alittle for them but. Mar 03, 2011 instead, the agency serves as a consultant to help protect and enhance the book cliffs deer herd and other wildlife in the area. The deer come up and over the ridge, which is 8000 feet high and many miles long, in order to get to the winter grounds low on the other side. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk.

About 355,600 deer in utah after the hunts in 2014. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map. Hunt utahs trophy areas for top quality bull elk, fully guided hunts in the book cliffs, plateau boulder, wasatch and uintas elk units. A proposal to pave a road through the book cliffs in eastern utah is a. I was out at the book cliffs a bit this summer and just spent the labor day weekend out there. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. Hal black, a brigham young university wildlife biologist, and the utah division of wildlife resources. Al hartmann the salt lake tribune a buck mule deer grazes in high grass near the fielding garr ranch on the east side of antelope island. Drop camp or expert guided even catered book cliffs utah big game hunting trips that you will remember for a lifetime. Dont have time to give the full report now, but here are a couple teasers. The deer hunter by jerrold mundis goodreads share book.

The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. Public input sought in book cliffs deer poaching essex county deer hunt killed 339 deer at countyowned recreation areas. 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. Book cliffs mule deer are traditional in their migration and winter areas. The utah division of wildlife resources is promoting a plan to capture up to 200 mule deer, mostly does, for relocation to other parts of the state this winter. Utah big game field regulations utah division of wildlife utah. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates.

I was able to draw a muzzleloader tag in the book cliffs unit which is. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus. Archery, muzzleloader, any weapon, premium premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a little challenging. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Dwr asks public not to feed wildlife after deer found dead from chronic. Utah division of wildlife wants to cut over 9,000 deer hunt permits april 5, 2020. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. There is tons of roads and access and assholes making new roads when they feel like it.