Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear, bull elk. Many of utahs elk units can produce giant bulls year in and year out. My father was drawn as an alternate for the book cliffs bitter creek south archery elk aug 16sept 12. The bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. Archery season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. Hunt utah s trophy areas for top quality bull elk, fully guided hunts in the book cliffs, plateau boulder, wasatch and uintas elk units. We hunt and guide big game in the majority of utah. 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. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season.
The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. 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. This wild and rugged land has been preserved so you have the outstanding opportunity for trophy hunts with your choice of. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Shane scott outfitting is a guide and outfitter located in richfield, utah. Use the utah hunt planner to find unit maps, boundaries and information on the hunts you dont lose your hunting and. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt.
He got a call a few days ago from the fish and game telling him the tag holder got hurt and the tag is his if he wants it. Although these books are convenient quickreference documents for utah big game regulations, they are not allencompassing resources. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy bull elk harvested. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Apply for hunts with the utah division of natural resources. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. 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 have seen a few elk but not enough to know where might. At this time utah has some of the best elk hunting in the world. 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. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Are you asking about bookcliffs colorado side unit 21 or utah side. Hunt the roadless book cliffs, book cliffs, plateau boulder, central mountains manti, wasatch. 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. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. Download the 2020 guidebook to learn more about applying for a utah big game permit. Come join us and experience record class elk hunting. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time.
We hunt trophy quality elk throughout the state of utah. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Most of our utah elk hunting ranches are in the cwmu system. Call the vernal office, 4357819453 or the price office, 43563700. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. Utah has some of the best rocky mountain elk hunting in the world. Add some of utah s best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,234,423 acres. Mostly big park, bitter creek, mccook ridge, and attache ridge.
We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. Cwmu tags for mule deer, elk, antelope, and shiras moose allow us to hunt private ground inside the cwmu. Royal rut ranch is located on 5600 acres of some of utahs most stunning scenery. Book cliffs spike bull recommendations on where to hunt. Almost all of my elk hunting has been bivy hunting 312miles back in the mountains. Utahs bonus point system has been put in place to increase your chance of drawing a. In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island.
Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. Hunt utahs trophy areas for top quality bull elk, fully guided hunts in the book cliffs, plateau boulder, wasatch and uintas elk units. The only open country experience i have is a hunt a few years back in the montana breaks. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. 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. Although quality is reportedly down from 20052007 levels, utah is still a premier hunting destination for big bulls. Its no secret that it is also one of the most remote trophy hunting units in the state giving it a. Every few years a unit will have a stand out year, predicting this can be difficult.
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. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk. Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. 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. 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. During a recent trip through the area i spotted two cars in 110 miles of driving. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. Our ranches that are not enrolled in cwmu programs are in open bull elk units so you are practically guaranteed a tag if you book with us early.
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. 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. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Utah bookcliffs elk hunt good morning everyone, i drew the bookcliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. Utah book cilffs limited entry elk hunt, utah elk hunts we have trophy bull elk hunting in the book cliffs. Utah big game field regulations guidebook available in june 2020summarizes the rules and laws that regulate big game hunting in utah. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah.
That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads. Book cliffs, little creek roadless grand countyboundary begins at steer ridge road and ten mile knoll. Spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. To reduce competition with mule deer for crucial winter range, cow hunts may. Southeastern utah is one of the few areas in the nation where limited permit hunts for desert bighorn sheep are conducted. This area features an amazing array of scenic opportunities.
He got the tag last week but due to the short notice will have little time for scouting. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting. Few elk winter in areas sampled by the south book cliffs range trend studies. One fun night in particular i saw antelope, buffalo, and a cow elk. This enables you to obtain your elk tags directly from us. Excludes book cliffs, little creek roadless unit as follows. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. This is exceptional big game trophy hunting and we. Tyler had been drawn as an alternate to hunt one of the great limited entry elk units in the state, the famed book cliffs roadless area. During the hunting seasons the usage rises, this is one of the premier hunting regions in utah. The book cliffs are one of the fewest used spots in utah. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite.
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