Book cliffs deer reports

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. Check out their website at double c guides and outfitters or contact hunters trailhead for more details. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. 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. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Sharing our passion, or better yet, our obsession, with other hardcore hunters is very important to our staff.

Apply for hunts with the utah division of natural resources. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide. 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. Ksl outdoors wounded veteran deer hunt with daniel gurr. The book cliffs is a giant hunting area that offers great potential for trophy elk and deer. But she said shes come to see that horses have to be managed like any wild animal on the landscape, noting that the rangeland of the little book cliffs herd also is relied upon by deer, elk and a. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. We hope our whitetail report helps you stay informed about the threats, concerns, successes and challenges that will shape the whitetails immediate and longterm future and that of deer hunting.

Archery elk and archery deer season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. The book cliffs deer herd is one of the largest in utah. Publicland elk follow a typical pattern throughout their. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. As the name implies, this is an area that is accessible by foot traffic or horseback only. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map.

Volunteers, blm to remove wild horses as grazing conditions. Wildlife fertility control in the news botstiber institute. Next to deer, the biggame animal most whitetail hunters want to pursue. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. In 1986, there were 29 applications for every permit issued, according to the udwr. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. Book cliffs loop saturday, december 16, 2017 since there really hasnt been any snow to speak of in the area so far this year, i thought it would be a good time to go for a drive up into the book cliffs just over the state line in utah so we could visit some rock art sites that i havent been to in a while and that diane hadnt seen before. 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. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer.

Taking back the west one contraceptive dart at a time. Because deer hunting is restricted in the book cliffs, just north of. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Ok my best buddys son drew a books 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. Smith iii of new castle county, in northern delaware, has a laundry list of violations to account for, many of which. If theres one word that can get a deer hunters blood boiling, its this one predator. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. Archery season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. Book cliffs, little creek roadless the book cliffs, little creek roadless unit is one of our favorite elk areas. Head of the harbor to test new tech to help manage deer population newsday reports that representatives from the humane society of the united states and tufts university presented a hightech alternative to recreational hunting of whitetailed deer in head of the harbor on the north shore of long island. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking.

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. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience. Alex, a prepaving baseline inventory of vehiclerelated mortality on mule deer along, seep ridge road, book cliffs, utah 2012. My father was drawn as an alternate for the book cliffs bitter creek south archery elk aug 16sept 12. The quality of the hunt is reflected in the heavy demand for permits. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. 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. In the northern book cliffs during the last five years, 62,700 acres of habitat have been treated by the utah division of wildlife resources in cooperation with the bureau of land management and other partners. In the stateowned book cliffs roadless area, where bull elk permits are limited to 30 per season, the hunter success ratio is 75 percent. Nov 04, 2014 book cliffs rock art november 4, 2014 book cliffs, hiking, rock art, trip reports dennis i rode along with alan to the book cliffs between the town of green river and the utahcolorado border to look for some rock art on saturday. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah. Hi everyone, my father was drawn as an alternate for the book cliffs bitter creek south archery elk aug 16sept 12.

Most of these acres are in crucial deer summer and winter. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit. As the hunt draws nearer, the anticipation continues. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. A prepaving baseline inventory of vehiclerelated mortality. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Whether you want a record book ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. As the hunt draws nearer, the anticipation continues to build and we all grow even more anxious to. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. Book cliffs rock art november 4, 2014 book cliffs, hiking, rock art, trip reports dennis i rode along with alan to the book cliffs between the town of green river and the utahcolorado border to look for some rock art on saturday. Ksl outdoors utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt.

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. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. How my colorado mule deer dream turned into the one that got away. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. The divisions wildlife board has also prohibited deer hunting in the entire book cliffs area for the past two years, and the division of wildlife. Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too.

Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. As reported in a recent utah study, the transfer of public lands would mean that the state. Most of these acres are in crucial deer summer and winter range. The book cliffs bitter creek south is a good elk unit. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. The utah division of wildlife collected the information in the following pdf. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. View mule deer at nash wash event the timesindependent. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah.

The utah division of wildlife collected the information in the following pdf files from hunter harvest reports and surveys. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. He got the tag last week but due to the short notice will have little time for scouting. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. A few clips of some of the deer we were able to locate on our scouting trip in early august.

Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a predawn race to the top of a mountain. Book cliffs bucks scouting before the hunt 819 youtube. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Wild horses taking back the west one contraceptive dart at a time. Some of the bucks filmed during the 2016 rifle deer hunt at the book cliffs in utah. Then we descended into san arroyo canyon and followed the road along bitter creek out of the book cliffs where we met up with the old highway near mack, colorado to complete the loop. That hunt has been canceled for 2020, and the hunt listing has been removed from the electronic copy of the guidebook. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. We hope our whitetail report helps you stay informed about the threats, concerns, successes and challenges that will shape the whitetails immediate and longterm future. Double c knows this area well and will work hard to insure a successful hunt. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. Well tell you how it works and introduce you to a man.

Utah bill puts more lions and bears in the crosshairs to. The columbia missourian reports that state officals expect to issue between 30 and 40 elk permits, but not until the states heard of 100 animals doubles in size. It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget. I have been told that the roaded side of the books cliffs is the one to go with. Elk archery and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah archery hunting experience. 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 hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar youtube. The roadless book cliffs are not huge in size, but is far bigger than can be hunted in a single season. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. The unit has a large number of bucks and deer on it. The novel begins when a young beagle follows 11yearold marty as he takes a walk up in the hills on the road past.

Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. 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. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. This is a fun hunt if the hunter enjoys seeing a large number of 2225. I dont know which of the 2 is considered the roaded side. Shiloh is written in the first person point of view, revealing the thoughts and feelings of the determined and compassionate protagonist, marty preston. In this special episode of ksl outdoors, we are on utahs book cliffs region for a muzzleloader deer hunt under the dwrs mentoring program. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film. About twothirds of the deer born in the book cliffs last year died in the mouths of bears, lions and smaller predators, agency biologists told the board. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Add some of utahs best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck.

It produces 310340 bulls yearly with a few bulls 340 plus taken each year. Rokslide was formed by a group of select individuals who literally live, eat, and breathe diy western hunting 365 days a year. 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. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting. The relationship between predator and prey is not always what it seems. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. 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. Because its deer mating season, also known as the rut, mule deer bucks. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts.