Although quality is reportedly down from 20052007 levels, utah is still a premier hunting destination for big bulls. Call the vernal office, 4357819453 or the price office, 43563700. The utah division of fish and game has managed for true trophy quality elk hunting. Every few years a unit will have a stand out year, predicting this can be difficult. 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. 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. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided utah book cliffs bull elk hunt is for you. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Guided utah black bear hunts shane scott outfitting. I just move to utah and found out that instead of waiting for 58 more years before hunting elk in one of the better units as a nonresident, i can do so in 20 as a resident. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt duration. On the general season hunt 70% of the units are spike only bull hunts.
We hunt trophy quality elk throughout the state of utah. This hunt entails using well trained bear hounds of various breeds to run the bear. The little creek roadless hunt is a pack in hunt on mules while staying in a wall tent with a wood burning stove. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round.
Bear hunting with hounds is one of most intense and exciting hunts you will ever go on. 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. No vehicles means more and healthier game, as it turns out. Sep 28, 2011 in the early 90s, with the mission of promoting wildlife habitat in the book cliffs, the nature conservancy and the rocky mountain elk foundation bought a chunk of land from four ranches that controlled the water sources and the blm leases for this area the east tavaputs plateau. Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. From grand junction take i70 east to the cameo exit. There is also a general season elk hunt not considered a trophy hunt. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area. Unit 10c book cliffs, little creek roadless subunit. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite.
Aug 01, 2018 book cliffs elk habitat udwr assigns a value to elk habitat in the state of utah e. The book cliffs are for spike only while the uintas are for any bull. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. Utah spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs, little creek. Book cliffs roadless area by the utah division of wildlife. The roadless book cliffs are not huge in size, but is far bigger than can be hunted in a single season. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and. The quality of the hunt is reflected in the heavy demand for permits. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts the bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. Most importantly, if you are feeling sick, please stay home. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. Few elk winter in areas sampled by the south book cliffs range trend studies. The book cliffs, little creek roadless unit is one of our favorite elk areas.
Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. In january, 2009, utah division of wildlife resources officials transplanted 31 bison from the henry mountains bison herd to the book cliffs. This is a wilderness hunt in one of utah s most prized areas. Little creek roadless elk limited book cliffs, little creek roadless spike elk general box elder, grouse creek elk limited. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant. Utah book cilffs limited entry elk hunt, utah elk hunts.
The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. For nonresidents the draw odds last season were 1 in 41 with a wait of up to years. Many of utahs elk units can produce giant bulls year in and year out. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. 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 big bulls still hang out there. The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. Utah bookcliffs elk hunt good morning everyone, i drew the bookcliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. We are lucky enough to be licensed to guide in a couple of those very special areas like the wasatch mountains limited entry elk hunting area and book cliffs limited entry elk and mule deer hunting area. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures.
He ended up killing a good deer right off the road on the roaded side the second week of the hunt. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for book cliffs. Im thinking about putting in for a muzzleloader tag in the roadless book cliffs unit. The roadless area frequently produces bulls in the 340350 range with a reasonable chance at a 360. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area backcountry. The book cliffs little creek roadless area does require horses to access. Welcome to the shane scott outfitting black bear hunting information page. This book cliffs road less area for trophy bulls can be hunted with archery, rifle or muzzle loader. Directions there are two routes to access the little bookcliffs wsa.
These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. We have trophy bull elk hunting in utahs book cliffs roadless area. Since i just got home, i havent had time to go scouting. They live within a short drive of the wasatch mountains unit and spend a lot of time watching the elk, mountain goats and moose. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. At this time utah has some of the best elk hunting in the world. We care about the health and safety of all who enjoy outdoor. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk hunterstrailhead featured elk hunt ut105e this outfitter offers hunts that require the hunter to draw a permit as well as hunts where a tag can simply be purchased. Utah offers archery, any weapon and muzzleloader limited entry trophy bull hunts.
Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 57074 acres. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear, bull elk. Sep 20, 2016 this is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. The area offers excellent opportunities for hunting. The utah division of wildlife resources strongly encourages you to follow federal, state and county guidelines for social distancing and recreation if you choose to go outdoors. A 10 mile horse ride to camp puts all the atvs, trucks, and crowds behind. In the stateowned book cliffs roadless area, where bull elk permits are limited to 30 per season, the hunter. This style of hunt captures that old west spirit in every elk hunter. 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. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems.
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. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts the bookcliffs is one of utah s best trophy elk hunting areas. Utah book cliffs elk hunt good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. These are offered on a limited basis only taking 2 hunters a season. The little creekroadless hunt is a pack in hunt on mules while staying in a wall tent with a wood burning stove. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. They hadnt been huntedpushed for several weeks and it would have been easy pickns.
This is a wilderness hunt in one of utahs most prized areas. As the name implies, this is an area that is accessible by foot traffic or horseback only. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak creek. The only open country experience i have is a hunt a few years back in the montana breaks. And about 4 days ago my dad told me that i ended up drawing the book cliffs roadless area for archery elk. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. This is exceptional big game trophy elk hunting and we are sure you wont be disappointed. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. The roadless area of the book cliffs requires the use of horses to hunt effectively and double c has the knowledge and experience to insure a successful hunt. A 10 mile horse ride to camp puts all the atvs, trucks, and crowds. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond.
Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Hunt the roadless book cliffs, book cliffs, plateau boulder, central mountains manti, wasatch. Book cliffs bull elk hunts horseback riding vacations, utah. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Although my buddy did pack in on horses on the roadless side for the first 10 days of the deer hunt, going after a buck he got on a trail cam. For example, in the roadless portion of the book cliffs limited entry unit in eastern utah, odds of drawing a bull elk tag for resident applicants is 1 in 6, even with 8 preference pointsthat is, an eight year waiting period. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Book cliffs elk habitat udwr assigns a value to elk habitat in the state of utah e. Roadless in the books the roadless area of the book cliffs encompasses about 100 square miles. In 1986, there were 29 applications for every permit issued, according to the udwr. Utah, united states we have trophy bull elk hunting in utahs book cliffs roadless area.
Any hunting experience, however, is more rewarding and exciting when the hunter. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless onx. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided book cliffs hunt is for you. Spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 57,074 acres. Nov 18, 20 for example, in the roadless portion of the book cliffs limited entry unit in eastern utah, odds of drawing a bull elk tag for resident applicants is 1 in 6, even with 8 preference pointsthat is, an eight year waiting period. Keeping the area roadless was controversial at first, but now hunting permits for the area are highly prized.
In the stateowned book cliffs roadless area, where bull elk permits are limited to 30 per season, the hunter success ratio is 75 percent. 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. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide. Almost all of my elk hunting has been bivy hunting 312miles back in the mountains. Its no secret that it is also one of the most remote trophy hunting units in the state giving it a uniqueness all its own. Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Book cliffs elk habitat udwr assigns a value to elk habitat in the state of. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery. Huntington, moab, price, seep ridge, vernal, westwater. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the. What a great year for rocky mountain elk hunting like i have mentioned before i drew a limited entry elk tag for the book cliffs roadless area.
Mt dutton would be a sure thing and book cliff is a strong possibility. Utah is in the good old days of elk hunting right now. The book cliffs deer herd is one of the largest in utah. Utah has some of the best rocky mountain elk hunting in the world. Whats this area like for elk during the archery hunt. Little creek roadless elk limited book cliffs, little creek roadless spike elk general box elder, grouse creek elk. Book cliffs limited entry elk and mule deer hunting. As most people know utah is famous for the quality elk it produces each year.
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. Ive been set on the wasatch archery but was seriously considering the roadless book cliffs area for archery. Sego is one of only a few trailheads leading into this vast wilderness. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. I was after an elk at the time, and yes, i cut my tag. Over the counter general season tags are available in the book cliffs units and the uintas. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership.
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