The road less area is a small oasis all of its own. If there is anyone that has hunted this unit either during the october buck hunt or early elk hunt, it would be highly appreciated for any and all information on what they seen during there hunt, pertaining to the elk, they seen, and in what locations, so that i might get a. In about a week ill be packing into the utah book cliffs for a backcountry elk hunt. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. There is a good opportunity for bulls in the 330350 range with bulls slightly larger roaming the area. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. 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. 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. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals.
Any hunting experience, however, is more rewarding and exciting when the hunter. I would recommend getting packed in there especially for elk. Note that some elk hunting trips are selfguided, where the outfitter only takes you out in the wilderness, sets camp, etc. Success if you want a guided hunt these are the ones you want to hire especially in the book cliffs. As most people know utah is famous for the quality elk it produces each year. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 57074 acres. Montana guided elk hunting swan mountain outfitters. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 57,074 acres. Lets say you currently had 0 nonresident limited entry deer points for utah and applied for the book cliffs, north, book cliffs, south archery in 2016 and you really want to draw a tag for this unit. As of 2016, there were 324 total people including yourself who applied for this hunt.
If you wait till after the first weekend they are usually all gone. I know this is a fishing forum but people who fish also hunt. Whats this area like for elk during the archery hunt. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. The next few days will be a flurry of lastminute activity, including exercising, shooting, and packing for trip. Load was 60 grains of pyrodex p and a white 320 grain superslug. I hope to do a lion hunt with them and my elk hunt when i. 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 dwr this year does not post the last year draw results. 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. That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook. The main road that runs from the top to bottom is like a highway. The book cliffs is a beautiful place to be in the fall. My question is how do i confirm that and choose between them.
Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. Download the 2020 guidebook to learn more about applying for a utah big game permit. Utah spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs, little creek. It produces 310340 bulls yearly with a few bulls 340 plus taken each year.
Its no secret that it is also one of the most remote trophy. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map. This unit can also be hunted on the nonresident tag. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. All of our montana elk hunts require more or less rigor and we offer elk hunting in three distinct seasons. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area. Book cliffs ut bittercr south any legal weapon big game hunt. Over the counter general season tags are available in the book cliffs units and the uintas. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season. Im hoping to generate some feedback on this late season hunt in the book cliffs.
The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. 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. Find out what your odds are to hunt your favorite big game species next year. The book cliffsdesolation canyon wilderness is a merging of three different worlds. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area backcountry. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery. These are spot and stalk hunt from 4x4 or utv and are 57 day hunts. The book cliffs little creek roadless is a good elk unit. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The roadless book cliffs are not huge in size, but is far bigger than can be hunted in a single season. Book cliffs, little creek roadless the book cliffs, little creek roadless unit is one of our favorite elk areas. Our book cliffs road less area elk hunts consist of all the things that make hunting great. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt youtube.
Hunt trophy bull elk throughout utahs trophy elk units. And about 4 days ago my dad told me that i ended up drawing the book cliffs roadless area for archery elk. 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. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. How to find your next hunt using standalone draw odds gohunt. A total of 57,048 acres and an estimated elk population of 4800. While not many of us may ever have the opportunity to hunt the book cliffs roadless area, for the time being we can still visit the area with backpack or by horsepack and marvel at the wildness and habitat that produces such an abundance and variety of wildlife. 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. Lots of elk, and good rutting action towards the end of the hunt. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. Sep 20, 2016 this is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5.
In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island. Though not required in all cases, horses are typically available on these hunts. 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. We are truly fortunate to be able to offer this awesome trophy bull elk hunt in utahs famous book cliffs unit. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless. Spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs, little creek roadless regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 57,074 acres. The book cliffs are for spike only while the uintas are for any bull. 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.
Hey everyone, so i just got home 2 days ago from my lds mission in ecuador. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. Book cliffs road less has a high hunter success rate 50% to 81. As the name implies, this is an area that is accessible by foot traffic or horseback only. I was lucky this year and drew on the book cliffs road less area elk hunt. The book cliffs little creek roadless area does require horses to access.
Good morning everyone, i drew the bookcliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. Book cliffs elk habitat udwr assigns a value to elk habitat in the state of. 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. I hope to do a lion hunt with them and my elk hunt when i draw. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts the bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. Fully guided, hosted and drop camp options are available. This hunt is for all levels of experience and fitness levels. Driving a little farther down the road, we chanced upon a beautiful hillside with a perfect mix of.
Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck deer, bull elk, bison, mountain goat, bull moose, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, cougar, black bear, wild turkey, greater sagegrouse, sharptailed. Rifle is a custom full stocked super safari replete with traditional rococo incise carving, brass patch box, trigger guard and fittings. My friends dad rifle hunted it last year and they really enjoyed their hunt. Dont get too excited for the late start now because we are camped smack in the middle of trophy elk country and we would hate to ride past elk in the dark trying to find elk. He has an intimate knowledge of this unit and has produced incredible results for his archery and rifle clients for many years. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. Select your unit book cliffs, little creek roadless. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. The bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. Since i just got home, i havent had time to go scouting.
The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear, bull elk. One could expect a 160 class ram, maybe bigger if the start align and the scouting is thorough. Big game draw where are you going to hunt next year. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. 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. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Our experienced staff has hunted that country extensively and knows the country and the movements of the elk that inhabit the book cliffs road less area. Archery and rifle elk hunts are private land hunts.
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