drew the unit 11 rifle tag this year but have no idea where to hunt any input would be greatly appreciated. Big game maps and tables Buck deer Antlerless deer Bull elk Antlerless elk Buck pronghorn Doe pronghorn Bison (cow-only) Bison (Hunter's choice) Bull moose Mule deer hunting can be a pleasant and fun thing to do for the hunters. There are some private property issues on the unit. Enjoy the 2015 season! We offer hunts on some of Utah's top limited entry units as well as some general season areas. Looking at the draw odds from 2016,it seems I should be able to draw any of the 4 zones. Im glad you are willing to put on the boots and put some miles in. They are often between 3.9 feet and 6.9 feet long, and the tail is typically under 10 inches. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Search our database of Utah Deer opportunities. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. At the end of your article you mention to drop you a line and you could see if you could put me on the buck of my dreams. purchase a tag every year without a waiting period on Utah's best You will find that this unit has a little of everything for you. The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in Utah is 352,900 deer; 83% of the long term management objective of 425,400 deer. 2022 Public Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon. Services within 40 miles of most This is a desert hunting unit. He was with another buck that was a mere 54. In 2013 The Utah DNR split the state up into 30 different The Monroe unit is a great unit! View Hunting Trip hunters with any level of physical ability. Change). There are some great bucks on this unit and Im confident you will have a lot of opportunities for bucks in the 140-160 range with always the potential of larger bucks. Wondering if you might know a good starting spot for the Beaver unit. Media | Season(Early): Oct. 12-Oct. 16, 2022. Utah is known for its exceptional mule deer hunting opportunities with easy-to-access hunting lands and a healthy population of over 300,000 mule deer. Would it be a mistake not to buy the spike elk tag while Im on the hunt? 2023 Photos & Text Copyright - Clear Creek TV The Deep Creek mountain range contains the largest concentration of deer in the country. Congrats on drawing! You may also like. 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. West Desert Vernon, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: The Nebo provides a good hunt for Call Today to set up your very own appointment to view this amazing West Texas property. I would love to pick your brain about an upcoming hunt. travel conditions in bad weather. Most of the units with proposed decreases also saw lower than normal fawn recruitment in 2019. The $725K Mule Deer Tag: Auction Tags Set All-Time Record at Western Hunt Expo By Andrew McKean / Feb 6, 2023 As Snow Piles Up in Northern Utah, Hungry Mule Deer Are Getting Extra Food from the State By Katie Hill / Jan 24, 2023 Mexico's 200-Inch Mule Deer Are Legendary. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! This unit provides a good hunt for Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. Unit: The Diamond Mountain Utah Mule Deer unit produces These deer will blend in really well with the rock, so keep a good eye out because a pig will be headed your way. Hunters should be prepared for difficult terrain. You will enter the draw with an average of everyone's points in the party. We hunt for mature bucks that typically have at least four points on each side. Once the sun starts up and all the other hunters start to move the deer will start moving as well. I am curious what advice you could give me about where to hunt this unit. If you had your choice of those 4 units which one would you choose? Hunters should be prepared for difficult I have finally drawn a Limited entry mule deer tag in Utah. It really doesnt matter what mountain and what ridge as this unit is full of huge bucks on any of the ridges you walk. This border is highway 150 along the Bear River. Routinely we take mule deer bucks weighing between 300-350 lbs with antler scores ranging from 155-185 B&C. We hunt several Panhandle ranches with hundreds of acres of mesquite flats, sage/grass canyons, and Cottonwood bottoms. The Grand Staircase Escalante 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. Pick away! I know a group of guys that have hunted this range for the past 30+ years. If you have accumulated too many points, consider splitting them on a group application with a buddy. The larger bucks like to be out in the open as their antlers are pretty tender this time of year, with the velvet. Would like to send PM. You are using an out of date browser. Messages. They have a few management hunts that are conducted on the Paunsaugunt. Hunters should be prepared for difficult We have CWMU's as well as private ranches. Mule deer can get fairly large, running between 31 inches and 42 inches tall at the shoulder. I feel bad for anybody that drew this unit for the regular season hunt as the larger bucks will have been pushed out by then. This unit will be a reflection of that, so good luck this year Scott! with a few larger taken. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Am I not looking in the correct places? Any advice will be appreciated. When to hunt Mule Deer! See page 18 to learn about the types of permits available in 2022. I would recommend Herd Mountain and the fingers (canyons) that fall to the south from Herd Mountain. Hunters Thank you for reading and commenting. I do know there are good deer movement along highway 150 around Hayden Fork. terrain. There will be a total of 12 deer areas and 3 elk areas. Welcome to Utah Big Game Outfitters - Utah's premiere guiding services and big game trophy outfitters. Team R&K, as a collective group of guides, has spent a life time developing specific skills that allow us to help mule deer hunters dreams become reality. for the buyer. But the bucks they consistently take out there are impressive with the largest being a 193 monster back in 2009. Weather conditions and physical condition of the hunter can come into play especially during the October and November hunts. This It is a large unit. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Dont hesitate to drop me a line to discuss the unit you have been drawn for and we can do what we can to put you on the buck of your dreams. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Units 4/5/6 Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan South, Rich 30:100 Ratio, 68% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! Because these hunts happen on general units, there is not a high number of mature bucks, so it can still be tough to find a trophy. The unit is large. It is a pretty big unit so I am sure there are some dandy bucks out there. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. purchasing these tags. West Texas Desert Mule Deer Hunts If you need a true desert mule deer we have a great opportunity on our 50,000 acre private Texas ranch. This will dramatically improve your odds at a mature buck. Coolers for drinks and other perishable items are furnished by your guide. Im happy you are finding it helpful and informative. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Low mule deer numbers will be If there is a N/A in the information source it means that Unit: This unit is a steep and thick mountain unit. Montana is blessed with all of these things too, but their management really needs to catch up to everybody else. Nine Mile, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This conditions in bad weather. Mature West Texas mule deer bucks weigh 200-250lbs, live weight, and typically sport forked 44 racks that are about 22-26" wide. Utah is a leader when it comes to managing their deer herds. habitat. Hunters should All seasons are productive and provide a different type of hunt. Especially, anywhere near the spot where the animal succumbs. Hunters should be prepared for This has helped Utahs bucks with older age more so than it has helped Wyomings. found. REGULATIONS, Copyright Shane Scott Lot's and lots of scouting time will pay off. If you are drawn into the program, you may hunt all seasons (archery, muzzleloader, and all available rifle) and harvest two bucks in a three-year period. Sep 12, 2019 #2 D Deleted member 38069 Guest Welcome aboard and good luck with the hunt. There were always great bucks taken in our party of hunters. Services within 60 miles of most These hunts give the hunter the chance to observe and stalk mature bucks that wouldn't habitually expose themselves to the hunter. 1,399. We offer Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided Elk, Deer, Moose, and Antelope hunts. This is something Utah residents take for granted way too often. Deer/Elk (Extended . It provides I drew your general season #2 being unit 14A, the San Juan, Abajo. Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided EIK, Deer. Lower The Henry Mountains also has a management hunt allowing the tag Provides a good hunt for hunters with any 150-170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. Central Mountains Nebo, Utah General Season Mule Deer I drew a tag for early archery for the same range. These tags have a longer hunting season. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. Be aware of For access to all of our research and data we've collected over the last 20+ years, then join today and access the best research tools for hunting Deer in Utah including 3D Maps, Draw Odds, Consultations and much more. level of physical ability. Advertise With Us. entry and general season hunts in Utah. Generally, most hunts in Wyoming produce 170" to 185" deer. bucks yearly with 210 plus inch bucks taken each year. take a management buck with 3 points on one side. Once you hunt with us, you will see why we have a hunter return rate of nearly 90 percent. Rocky Mtn. All Rights Reserved. This is an area where you just sit and glass in the early morning and late evening. Now the bucks on the Vernon do not usually support a wide set of antlers. Would love to post them on the next hunting success article for 2015. Our guides use 1015 power binos and have their own spotting scopes for really getting a good look at the animals before planning a stalk. List; Calendar; Special Tags & Permits; . 40 00' 21.31" north 112 34' 05.27" west. If the winter didnt hit the fawn crop hard then 2016 just might be the best hunting year Utah has seen in a very, very long time. Spot and stalk hunting methods help put our clients in prime position to make a shot and obtain a trophy Buck. Having the Grandpa/Grandson experience has already ranked this hunting season as a success. Ive drove around the area and fished the Provo river. Ive never hunted in Utah or the mountains. Each year between January and June the State of Utah has Mule Most of my posts are for both Archery and Rifle, although weather will have a big impact on these two seasons. Guidebook for unit boundaries. hunting areas. If you could send another comment with more specific information on the area or unit you are referencing I would be happy to help you in any way I can. 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. He will only get you stuck for hours and hours. The unit A discussion around Utah's new elk plan. that you purchase a conservation tag or contact us to find out My dad shot his buck in Harker canyon, its a good place to go, the back side of the mtn is real good tolast of all i would reccomend going with the muzzy, because only about twenty people draw that tag and it is before the rifle hunt, where sixty people have the tag..act fast, if you don't get to know the area before the hunt or get that tour guide you will not be nearly as succeseful.best of luck. I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway. He had some years where he didnt shoot anything but he said he had a chance every single year to a good 4-year old or older buck. Team R&K, as a collective group of guides, has spent a life time developing specific skills that allow us to help mule deer hunters dreams become reality. Austin Land lives to guide and hunt mule deer. Good luck to you Dalton, and let me know how the hunt goes. The main archery hunt is a 28-day season that typically runs from mid- August to mid-September. DIY, public land.Find me o. Data by OpenStreetMap, under ODbL . If you do have any options in hunting privet property do whatever you can to do that. The Vernon unit is full of big bucks and Im guessing some of these bucks find new homes around the Thomas Range and Drum Mountains. Any lower elevation decent area recommendations? I have a very close friend that puts in for this unit every year. Detailed information below. the best limited entry units to apply for. Utah issues most of its big game permits through the big game hunt drawing. 2-Paunsaugunt 44:100 Ratio, 72% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! Tooele, UT - West Desert Chapter Banquet. PO Box 250 The best way to hunt this unit is to get on top of the mountains and walk the ridges glassing down into the ravines and canyons. Depending on the hunt area we will either be staying in one of our lodges on the mountain or in a hotel at a nearby town. 50% Private, 50% Public, 32% BLM, 18% State. This will really spread out the animals if this remains into effect. hunting areas. In a wet and slightly cooler summer I love hunting the lower cedar and sage foothills just west of Koosharem Reservoir just off of highway 24. 2022 Public Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon. Muzzleloader Limited Entry: General-season units November 2-November 10, 2022. Get on our Email List for Specials, News,and Loyalty Discounts! Also the Monroe unit after reading the archery advice. The mission of the Mule Deer Foundation is to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. Kinda worried about the whole hiking in the mountains in the dark. - West Desert, Vernon These five hunts can really produce for the serious mule deer hunter that has the time and can put forth the effort needed to harvest a really nice buck. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. Hunters should Read more Contact Information MDF National Headquarters 1785 East 1450 South Suite 210 Clearfield UT 84015 Open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Phone: 801-973-3940 Fax: 801-973-1177 Email: askmdf@muledeer.org Contact Us Facebook The state has a variety of topography which provides good habitat for mule deer. Most of the management Mule Deer bucks we harvest are main frame 3 x 3's with eye guards and 21" to 26" antler spreads. The permit is guaranteed for all three years, but only two bucks may be harvested. 2022 There are some good bucks out there. Along with the jump in buck/doe ratio for those two units as well. Services within 40 miles of level of physical ability. Unit 11 Nine Mile 24:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score. Unit: The La Sal Delores Triangle is a migratory hunt. I hope you are a follower and will mention it to others. Services within 30 South Slope Diamond Mountain, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer My friend doesnt hunt, but hes hiked all over the west range. prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. You will want to park along that road and hike UP the face of Timpanogos and get just above the tree line and at the base of the ledges. hunters with any level of physical ability. I guess Im an odd ball when it comes to this, but I love the tall bucks! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1-Henry Mountains 56:100 Ratio, 78% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! Plateau-Boulder/Kaiparowits, Utah General Season Mule Deer Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. most hunting areas. It has provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical Services should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad We offer September rifle elk hunts, excellent deer hunts or combos. by teveland Sat May 02, 2009 3:59 pm, Post travel conditions in bad weather. Many of our past trophies have non-typical points. Sorry for the delay. Lots of ATV trails, which is good and bad. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Thanks guysI will be spending plenty of time out there this summer. most hunting areas. I have mentioned how the North Slope unit will have an early hunt this year. WE CAN OBTAIN THESE TAGS FOR YOU STATE DRAWS Utah's bonus point system has been put in place to increase your chance of drawing a big game permit. Utah; Washington; Wyoming; Upcoming Events. Son of a friend lucked into out of state tag. There is a lot of private property on the Nine Mile Herriman South Valley, Ogden, Pine Valley, New Harmony, Southwest Desert, Cedar Valley, Uintah Basin, Utah Lake, Wasatch Front, and West Cache areas. I hope this helps. I will do some research myself now that you peaked my interest. Some of Utahs largest bucks have come out of this unit. San Juan-Abajo Mountains, Utah General Season Mule Deer Utah has other hunts that qualify as limited-entry in order to help disperse hunter applications and weed more hunters out of the limited-entry deer point system. And taking the time to comment a migratory hunt media | season ( early ): Oct. 12-Oct.,... 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