Book cliffs mule deer

Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. Book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. Aug 01, 2018 book cliffs mule deer are traditional in their migration and winter areas. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear. Most book cliffs deer migrate to the north, however some migrate south. 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. The utah wildlife board has approved a new management plan for. 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. From grand junction take i70 east to the cameo exit. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma national mustang.

Directions there are two routes to access the little bookcliffs wsa. Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors. 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. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day period. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land.

Only 1 in 18 residents drew a rifle tag, waiting up to years for the privilege. Valerius geist is excellent at writing, i could not put. The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. I am in the kaibab every year on winter range and you will see as many if not more deer. Hunter is responsible for obtaining a valid utah hunting license and purchasing the tag. 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. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Hunters choice vernal red rocks st george saturday, april 25, 2020.

Feb 22, 2016 come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. The lands consists of rocky cliffs, mountains, forests, cattle ranches, rolling hills, open meadows, scrub brush, rivers and lakes. We specialize in hunting and guiding utah mule deer, elk, antelope pronghorn, cougar mountain lion, black bear, rocky mountain goat, desert bighorn sheep, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, moose, bison and turkey. There is a lot of bucks out there, we saw a few over 160. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant. Many of the bucks we harvest we have followed all year, starting with early summer trail.

Any weapon vernal buck deer south slope diamond mountain. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. There are some big brutes that will hang out on or near the top but they could be few and far between. It was a tough dry hunt, and was able to anchor this monster just a couple of days into the hunt. This plan will allow utah to offer more opportunities to people who enjoy hunting and viewing these animals.

Shane scott outfitting is a guide and outfitter located in richfield, utah. Any weapon price bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth any weapon price cougar central. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget. 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. If you wait till after the first weekend they are usually all gone. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. 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. The wizard of deer, valerius geist simplifies his encyclopedic knowledge of ungulates and the deer family in this book about the iconic mule deer. After more than ten years of applying, some close friends and i were finally able to draw the limited entry archery tag for the book cliffs.

Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. We are hunting for buck deer and we hunt an area that gets very little. We specialize in hunting and guiding utah mule deer, elk, antelope pronghorn, cougar mountain lion, black bear, rocky. Based on takems post, i think im still 1 point behind. Book cliffs mule deer are traditional in their migration and winter areas. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Multi season vernal pronghorn south slope, bonanzadiamond mtn. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. 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 specialize in the once in a lifetime bison hunts, however, because we are native to the area and we spend a large. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. 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 little challenging. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring. Horses include palominos, paints, grays, blacks, bays, sorrels, blue and red roans as well as a few. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Any weapon vernal bull elk south slope diamond mtn. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. You will see a lot of bucks as we hunt for a trophy for you. 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.

Some of the hunts are held in the famous book cliffs. Wlh is consistently harvesting more 200 mule deer bucks than any other outfit in the country. 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. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. By brent stettler, utah division of wildlife resources on 12608. 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. Getting a tag for buck mule deer tag for the book cliffs is even harder. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. In january, 2009, utah division of wildlife resources officials transplanted 31 bison from the henry mountains bison herd to the book cliffs. Im hoping some guys go big with all this moisture and change units. 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.

Utah book cliff deer hunt well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated. Wildlife species in the area include mule deer, rocky mountain elk, antelope, mountain lion, black bear, waterfowl, shorebirds, blue and sage grouse, golden. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Since early 70s, this outfitter has been providing mule deer hunting in duchesne county, utah. Was just browsing info about the bookcliffs and found this site. We hunt general season deer in the northeastern region of utah. Little book cliffs wild horse range the little book cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes and ages. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Jan 29, 2011 mule deer advocates fear a similar fate awaits the book cliffs herd if gaswells and tarsands development grow in the high country. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy mule deer harvested. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems.

Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains, fillmore oak creek, west desert vernon, and the oquirrh stansbury units. I headed out there on the 21st not having anytime to do any preseason scouting but i. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of. Lynn hadlock lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. Jan 06, 2014 if you wait till after the first weekend they are usually all gone. My dad isnt picky about what buck he wanted to shoot, and didnt get too far from his rzr. The utah wildlife board has approved a new management plan for mule deer. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors within the herd is exciting and photogenic. 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. The little book cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes and ages. He explains that an ice age was the cause of hybridization that resulted in whitetail females x blacktail males created a new species only 10,000 years ago and predicts that modern conditions may. Muledeer advocates fear a similar fate awaits the book cliffs herd if gaswells and tarsands development grow in the high country.

Deer migrate each year to their winter ranges in the first week of october regardless of snow or other weather conditions. Utah mule deer guided hunts shane scott outfitting. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. 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. Maintain a healthy mule deer population within the long term carrying capacity of the available habitat, based on winter range trend studies conducted by the. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. The unit that our ranch lies within is called the south slopediamond mountain unit. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep.

Hunters choice vernal bull elk book cliffs, bitter creeksouth. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. My son and i drew the nr archery mule deer tag with 7pts this year. Face forward buck mule deer on the south book cliffs of eastern utah. The main road that runs from the top to bottom is like a highway. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors within. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit.