Good luck to you Dalton, and let me know how the hunt goes. So, the odds are with you. Provides a good hunt for hunters with any Get to know the area real good, if you do you will have a chance to walk upon some of the bucks we saw. This is one of my favorite units simply due to the size and amount of deer on this unit. Deep Creek Range!!! Some great bucks have been taken on these hunts, but for the most part, that is the exception and not the rule. This requires a lot of patience so bring some good binoculars and plenty of goodies to eat. High altitude alpine forests to low altitude sage and cedar hills. But if you dont, like most of us, then I have a couple ideas that might put you on that buck. The Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer hunt is considered a trophy (See Utah JavaScript is disabled. This puts us away from most of the crowds and gives us a head start each day. Book Cliffs Utah Mule Deer unit produces 150-170 bucks yearly This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of Services within 30 They hunt management deer/bucks we want removed from the breeding pool on our private . If its dry get high, if its wetgood luck! Mule deer can get fairly large, running between 31 inches and 42 inches tall at the shoulder. I will do some research myself now that you peaked my interest. Utah issues most of its big game permits through the big game hunt drawing. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. I will list my top units to deer hunt in Utah during 2015. Services within 40 miles of most The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in Utah is 352,900 deer; 83% of the long term management objective of 425,400 deer. conditions in bad weather. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad A typical day of hunting would be spent glassing areas from vehicles or selected elevated points hoping to catch bucks moving to and from feeding and bedding areas in the morning and evening. ability. I will then give you the potential buck score for that unit. I dont want to waste the money on the elk tag but also dont want to get caught with an opportunity and not have the tag in my pocket. unit. What would be your suggestion there? My buddy did not draw a tag last year but the year before he was able to find him a great 45 that scored in the 160s. Think of the two deer draws as completely separate species. Contact us and let us help your mule deer dreams become reality. in the desert areas. I will have 1-2 days Im able to scout in late July. My contact information is on the "Contact Us" Page. I know exactly where you need to go in this popular unit. It is a pretty big unit so I am sure there are some dandy bucks out there. Thank you for visiting this blog. ability. Media | If you had your choice of those 4 units which one would you choose? The unit provides a good hunt for Welcome to Utah Big Game Outfitters - Utah's premiere guiding services and big game trophy outfitters. All our properties have wide open country where you can glass for miles. bucks yearly with a few larger taken. As a result, you are able to obtain your tags directly from us without the hassle and worry of whether you will draw out or not. The mule deer is the larger of the three Odocoileus species on average, with a height of 80-106 cm (31-42 in) at the shoulders and a nose-to-tail length ranging from 1.2 to 2.1 m (3.9 to 6.9 ft). yearly. If the weather is warmer and dryer head higher up the mountain and look for water and thick aspen trees. Juniper high desert terrain can make spotting tough. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel But there are elk all over that unit. Search our database of Utah Deer opportunities. Unit: This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to desert access is moderate to good in the areas with road access. I went hunting w/ my dad down there last year, and have hiked the mts since i was bornWhen I went on muzzy hunt w/ my dad we saw over 100 bucks easily. I had no choice but to slide 19A out of the top 10. The length of the shot will be determined by you and your guide. Services within 70 terrain. We offer hunts on some of Utah's top limited entry units as well as some general season areas. Services within 30 miles of most Both are on a draw basis but use separate point systems and draws to issue them, but you may not have more than one mule deer buck permit in a given year. Some areas registered less than 10% fawn survival. level of physical ability. They are in there and you will find them. My dad got shots on a 34 inch 3 pt, 34 5x6(it was tooken later in the fields), a 27-30 inch 4x5, and about a million monster four pts..If you don't know the area, i would reccomend getting a tour guide named darron(i forgot his last name) he lives in vernon and is my dads cousin.You will have an amazing time i will guarentee it! Now the bucks on the Vernon do not usually support a wide set of antlers. (See prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. There are some good bucks out there. Thank you for reading the blog and good luck this year with your grandson. If you have the time to hunt, this a great opportunity to harvest a good buck because you can hunt all three seasons and the same unit for multiple years. 2022 Public Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon./, Panguitch Lake, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: Southwest Desert, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: It is a large unit. terrain. This program has been successful in the fact that it has created additional limited-entry hunt options for applicants to use their points on and clear a few more applicants out of the limited-entry pool. Does anyone have any current info on this hunt? Thanks for your help. property. by ridgetop Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:17 pm, Post genreal season units. Shane Scott Outfitting does not currently provide guide service Trust me on this. terrain. Most of our ranches in Utah are in the CWMU program, AKA Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit. The mature bucks that are in that unit during the early hunt will certainly be gone for the regular hunt. Diamond Outfitters has secured quite literally, the most legendary properties in all of Sonora! Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. There will be a total of 12 deer areas and 3 elk areas. After the day of hunting ends we all return to camp for a nice dinner. For more information on purchasing a Utah Mule Deer So, you are a very lucky man and I am a very jealous man! At the R & K Hunting Company, we have a passion for hunting trophy Mule Deer. If you are after a trophy hunt we would recommend Pay attention to the current three-year average of buck to doe ratios listed in the table as this will give you an idea of units that could have a better chance of finding an older age class buck as well. Texas Guided Hunts. conditions in bad weather. enjoys seeing a large number of 22-25 inch bucks. travel conditions in bad weather. This is a heavily hunted unit that has a lot of road access (as do most all units in Utah). Is the area you describe more for Rifle or bow? Clear Creek Hunting LLC offers exceptional Mule Deer hunts on some of the best private lands that the west has to offer. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. If you find water there will be deer. Jason, "Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, dosen't go away."-. The smallest buck he shot on this spot was a 150 43. Later season hunts find rut crazed bucks on the prowl. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! This unit EXCLUDES the LIMITED ENTRY unit. This was more of an indication of drought-related problems, and with continued moisture, they should rebound nicely this year. Hunters should be prepared for Those applying for bonus and/or preference points can apply between March 4 and 17. Do some additional research on the northern end of this unit as I just simply dont have any knowledge for the northern part. If you have accumulated too many points, consider splitting them on a group application with a buddy. level of physical ability. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. 2007-2022, Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan-South Rich, La Sal, Dolores Triangle (resident permits only), South Slope, Myton (New hunt)(resident permit only), Fillmore, Oak Creek LE (Resident permits only), San Juan, Elk Ridge (Resident permits only), South Slope, Diamond Mtn (Resident permits only). Utah Mule Deer - West Desert, Vernon Download Free Google Earth Map Click for Terrain Detail GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* *all values in approx. Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon, Premium (Premium by ridgetop Sat May 02, 2009 6:15 pm, Post Vehicle access Detailed information below. Hunters should 48,000 Acres of Private Lands west of Wagon Mound, NM in the prairie lands and foothills and in the heart of New Mexico's most famous pronghorn antelope hunting country. Lower densities of deer will be found tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). The adult bucks that youll hunt are from 121 pounds to 331 pounds, averaging out right around 200 pounds. within 60 miles of most hunting areas. He was able to harvest a beautiful 44 buck around the Pine Canyon drainage. Im assuming this will remain in place for this season as well. Once you hunt with us, you will see why we have a hunter return rate of nearly 90 percent. In the West, terrain may be such that it is impossible to get even an off-the-road vehicle. physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer Archery Limited Entry: August 20-September 16, We offer Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided Elk, Deer, Moose, and Antelope hunts. ability. Go on More Hunts with Better Information, Join Huntin' Fool Today! Extremely helpful information that you are putting out there. Despite of those weather events, the deer population in Utah has grown at an average rate of 1.6%, over the past 20 years and is now at a level not seen since 1992. Book Cliffs 38:100 Ratio, 89% Fawn Survival, 160+ Potential score! Units 19C (West Desert, Tintic) are devoid of deer, but there are some large, mature bucks to be seen. Hunters should be 2022 Public Utah has a Dedicated Hunter program for general season deer units. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I hope you are a follower and will mention it to others. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Plateau-Thousand Lake, Utah General Season Mule Deer conditions in bad weather. Most of Utah's deer hunting comes from the general deer units. ability. Utah has an extended archery season along the Wasatch Front that runs September 15-November 30. I grew up hunting this part of Utah including the Monroe, Fishlake, Boulder, etc., etc. I am curious what advice you could give me about where to hunt this unit. with some roadless areas. I would love to pick your brain about an upcoming hunt. The SCI No. Dont get me wrong, there have been some bucks taken off of Vernon that were 30+ inches wide. Check maps carefully as there is some privet property in that area. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any Wildlife includes Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Aoudad, Turkeys, Javelina, Hogs, Quail, Dove, and a variety of predators. ability. All of these limited-entry units have the ability to produce trophy bucks, but bucks of trophy caliber are going to be harder to find. May 7, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm . This has helped Utahs bucks with older age more so than it has helped Wyomings. He will only get you stuck for hours and hours. hunting areas. Mule deer hunting is no walk in the park. These tags have a longer hunting season. I also like this range because there are not a lot of access into the mountain itself. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad Like I said, just get away from roads and you will find lots of deer. physical ability. Very dry, for the most part the only source of water are small springs. Box Elder, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: N/A, Cache, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: N/A. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel San Juan/Elk Ridge 26:100 Ratio, 90% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! private property areas while hunting. You will then take another right at the Timpooneke camp ground. If you drew an archery deer or elk permit in any unit or are enrolled in the Dedicated Hunter program, you may also hunt the extended archery season in the extended archery areas. Services within 40 miles of most I know a group of guys that have hunted this range for the past 30+ years. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. . Your guide will let you know when to be ready to leave for the evening hunt. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Missed a nice buck (175ish) opening day on longer shot. National Monument is a part of the Paunsaugunt unit. purchasing these tags. be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. The valley to the south of this ridge is a virtual deer highway. Since the large decline during winter 1992- 1993, the deer herd has shown an increasing trend. Post vehicle access. Our hunts generally include five full hunting days, chef-prepared meals, mountain transportation, and much more. Note: The Utah DNR may change dates and hunt information If you decide to hunt at the higher elevations then I would highly recommend a spike elk tag for the unit. Utah Mule Deer Hunting Clear Creek Hunting LLC offers exceptional Mule Deer hunts on some of the best private lands that the west has to offer. unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical 806.676.4610 aaoutfitter@aaoutfitter.com. Data by OpenStreetMap, under ODbL . Services within 70 miles of most Hunters stay in a new lodge being build . Hunters should be prepared for difficult Wondering if you might know a good starting spot for the Beaver unit. physical ability. I drew a tag for early archery for the same range. Two units I left out of the top 10 this year compared to the 2013-2014 article are Units 8 (North Slope), and 19A (West Desert, West). Henry Mountains Utah Mule Deer Unit is one of the top three mule This unit has large portions of private travel conditions in bad weather. This unit provides a good You are using an out of date browser. Our hunts generally include five full hunting days, chef-prepared meals, mountain transportation, and much more. At the R & K Hunting Company, we have a passion for hunting trophy Mule Deer. There were always great bucks taken in our party of hunters. unit is a high desert unit. 150-170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. On our general season area, Oquirrh-Stansbury" we offer a youth hunt that will give the young hunter an exceptional opportunity to harvest a buck. I have an uncle that still hunts that area west of the reservoir and has success every year. I have spent many years drooling over the bucks I would see while out there during the rut taking photos. The East Tintic range near Eureka should also provide good hunting opportunity. Congratulations on drawing the Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan-South Rich unit. Season Mule Deer Unit: This is a mountain terrain unit. Good luck put in for that unit but didn't get drawn. This is a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical It offers casinos, gambling, shows, concerts and liquor. hunters with any level of physical ability. Units. yearly with a few larger taken. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my blog, Brett. Re: West Desert, Vernon. Austin Land lives to guide and hunt mule deer. If this is a little farther away from home than you would like to go than you can hit the areas north of Morgan. Conservation tags are sold for all seasons. management, range improvement and predator control, 200 inch deer I could however use some tips on where to start looking. This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to desert terrain. Unit 14A San Juan, Abajo Mountains 19:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 160+ Potential score! Additionally, we drew the new 2nd season cow elk hunt in the Beaver zone for 2016. There are big bucks in your unit. Lots of ATV trails, which is good and bad. Mature West Texas mule deer bucks weigh 200-250lbs, live weight, and typically sport forked 44 racks that are about 22-26" wide. Be patient and hold out for that magic 180-190 inch monster. Phone: 801-973-3940 Fax: 801-973-1177 Email: askmdf@muledeer.org Contact Us The Voucher is tax We offer 5 day hunts ranging from late August to early November and prices vary depending on the hunt, ranch, and or weapon you may choose. 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