We hunt sheep in the bookcliffs, zion and pine valley units. Footage of book cliffs bucks and hunt explained through selfie video. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. Welcome to the shane scott outfitting oncein a lifetime hunting information page. 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. The book cliffs stretch for almost 200 miles from eastern utah into western colorado. That now has been transformed into a acre grass land.
The recently approved twoyear delay in leasing the book cliffs roadless area for oil extraction is only a temporary protection measure. If this tag is drawn, the hunter is also able to hunt in the book cliffs unit. Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a predawn race to the top of a mountain. With better management, range improvement and predator control, 200 inch deer are being harvested every year.
Find a map states ut hunt area gmu maps book cliffs hunt area big game gmu maps mytopo hunt area game management units gmu maps are 1. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. Although these books are convenient quickreference documents for utah big game regulations, they are not allencompassing resources. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery. He has an intimate knowledge of this unit and has produced incredible results for his archery and rifle clients for many years. Sep 20, 2016 this is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. I have been told that the roaded side of the books cliffs is the one to go with. The bookcliffs is one of utah s best trophy elk hunting areas. 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. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains, fillmore oak creek, west desert vernon, and the oquirrh stansbury units.
Publicland elk follow a typical pattern throughout their. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer map the. The down side is that 90% of my time is spent in a pickup today i saw a buck that i had seen only once before. Book cliffsdesolation canyon region between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. The tags for these utah once in a lifetime hunts can be drawn out in the utah online application big game public drawing or purchased at a conservation auction. We guide on utah s premium units and most limited entry units, such as. 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. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2291535 acres. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Abundant wildlife and rugged beauty have made the book cliffs wilderness one of utah s most popular backcountry destinations. Predators, new roads, over hunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the area was closed to hunting 19962000. I dont know which of the 2 is considered the roaded side.
These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Utah big game field regulations guidebook available in june 2020summarizes the rules and laws that regulate big game hunting in utah. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. From the first visit on the phone and email to the first handshake. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. This hunt is probably the best in the state as far as number of animals is concerned. This book cliffs road less area for trophy bulls can be hunted with archery, rifle or muzzle loader depending on the tag that you draw. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy bull elk harvested. These isolated cliffs are uniquely beautiful and a worldrenowned hunting destination and outdoor recreation area. The above map may be useful for the following recreation destinations. As long as the area is owned by the utah school and institutional trust lands administration, it will be vulnerable to development to generate funds for utah schools. With public land mule deer units like the famous henry mountains and paunsaugunt it is easy to understand why utah fascinates trophy mule deer hunters across the globe.
North of green river, utah, the 2,000foothigh escarpment of the book and roan cliffs marks the southern perimeter of a millionacre wilderness of exceptional geographic and biological diversity. Drop camp or expert guided even catered book cliffs utah big game hunting trips that you will remember for a lifetime. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, wild rivers, and blm lands. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday.
Based on takems post, i think im still 1 point behind. 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. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. 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 wildlife.
We are truly fortunate to be able to offer this awesome trophy bull elk hunt in utah s famous book cliffs unit. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide on. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous escarpment in the world. Book cliffs recreation area, desolation canyongrey canyon recreation area, fantasy canyon, sand wash recreation area, white river. 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. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Purchase merchandise, topos, maps, books and public lands items. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d hillshade topography, topographic lines, public land ownership boundaries, roads, creeks, streams, rivers, and key terrain features. Sep, 2019 utah s mule deer have really made a comeback. Book cliffs hunting, 6900 main canyon road, thompson. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. Ive heard 170 180 which doesnt seem great for a 16 bonus points hunt.
Mt dutton would be a sure thing and book cliff is a strong possibility. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Hunt trophy bull elk throughout utahs trophy elk units.
Small game and bird hunting is excellent in utah as well, with pheasants, ducks, geese, rabbits, sage grouse, forest grouse, chukar, doves, and wild turkeys available in good numbers. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. We have had over 30 years experience hunting this unit. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffs north, buck deer get this map description. Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding the specific weapon season you prefer.
Herd composition and harvest the book cliffs will be managed as a limited entry buck deer hunting unit, with a 3 year average postseason buck to doe ratio. Based out of grand junction, co we are very fortunate to have it located right in our back yard. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. Hunter is responsible for obtaining a valid utah hunting license and purchasing the tag. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. That was the most unproductive pasture along the divide. Robinson says the book cliffs in eastern utah, and the rocky river corridors in southern utah, are some of the best. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Tavaputs ranch, located in the remote book cliffs of eastern utah, offers a unique homespun working ranch experience. Whether you want a record book ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. The spencers say they would hate to see a law restricting shed hunting in utah. Hunting wild, freerange buffalo can be challenging and it takes place in some of the prettiest county utah has to offer.
We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. Last summer, the ute indian tribe donated 14 bison to the dwr. The book cliffs appear mostly along the southern and. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utah s other hunt drawings. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak creek. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. There are many colorado and utah hunting outfitters to choose from and you want to choose a reliable hunting guide to make sure your next hunt is a. The first time was last month and he was pushing 2830 wide and had almost no height to him at all. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube.
The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Though not required in all cases, horses are typically available on these hunts. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah. Utah is currently doing a lot of sheep transplants and their efforts should be applauded in behalf of bighorn sheep. Biologists released the bison onto public land in an area in the book cliffs. This is exceptional big game trophy hunting and we. Which adds to two other sage brush treatments totaling over 3000 acres. Success comes quickly after a diligent pre season of scouting.
Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states. One of utah s most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous escarpment in the world. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus. If you are looking to hunt big mule deer then look no further. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. Aug 12, 2009 the book cliffs are in eastcentral utah.
Clay really knows the book cliffs area and the game there. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. Most of the book cliffs are public lands, making this a popular backcountry hunting destination where a limited number of licenses are available for trophy class elk. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. After 14 points my dad and i finally drew book cliffs in utah hopefully we will bring a few big boys back for charlie to work on.
It produces 310340 bulls yearly with a few bulls 340 plus taken each year. Another great chukar hunt sanpete county, utah news. Book cliffs archery deer and elk hunts 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. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. To be honest i hope i draw, have a great hunt and get out of this points game for mule deer. I was a little apprehensive about going on a guided hunt, until i met clay. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season. Because sheep hunting is a deep passion to us, and we love doing it and we will go the extra mile to make sure you harvest a sheep and have a hunt of a life time. Fully guided, hosted and drop camp options are available. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. Utah book cilffs limited entry elk hunt, utah elk hunts we have trophy bull elk hunting in the book cliffs. Im hoping to generate some feedback on this late season hunt in the book cliffs.
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. There are tags available each year to hunt the book cliffs and henry mountains. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting. They have been hunting these areas for over 25 years on a personal level and professionally for nearly 10. Use this map for hunting in the book cliffs, nine mile, and south slope units.
This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. That hunt has been canceled for 2020, and the hunt listing has been removed from the electronic copy of the guidebook. Sometimes you can shoot one close to the road and others may require horses for removal of your trophy. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. 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. After thirteen years of waiting i finally get the chance to pursue mature mule deer in the infamous book cliffs of utah. Nov 27, 2006 so i am lucky enough to have a job that puts me out in the book cliffs for 8 days at a time and i love it. Rustic comfort approximately 35,000 acres of private land surrounded by blm is yours to explore while enjoying comfortable cabins, hot showers and 4x4 transportation.
Use our interactive maps to find public lands sites, information, books and maps. Double c guides and outfitters formarly wasatchuintah guides and outfitters is a small yet personal guiding outift operating in some of utah s top producing hunting areas. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails.
Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. Here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. You will hunt with clay mckeachnie of book cliffs hunting.
The book cliffs little creek roadless is a good elk unit. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the book cliffs. Utah book cliffs elk hunt good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here.
We offer some of the best utah elk hunting guides anywhere. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time. The selected hunt map boundary is layered with both blm and forest. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. Mule deer hunting long range mule deer hunt duration. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Utahs goat numbers are exploding, let us take you on one of the easiest goat hunts youll ever go on.
Book cliffs bull elk trophy hunting and cow elk hunts, book cliffs mule deer hunting. The primary coordinates for book cliffs places it within the ut 84525 zip code delivery area. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife. Check out the public land access and historical weather. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area. The book cliffs little creek roadless area does require horses to access. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. The wasatch mountains offer more tags than any other unit while still producing great quality and the book cliffs units bitter creek and little creek are vast and remote areas in eastern utah. Hunt the roadless book cliffs, book cliffs, plateau boulder, central mountains manti, wasatch mountains and the uinta units. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear. Come and join us for family vacations, corporate retreats or exciting guided hunts. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. Oct 10, 20 here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip.
Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw but have shyed away because of true trophy potential atleast from what ive heard. 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. Welcome to bookcliff outfitters where weve been hunting elk, mule deer, mountain lion and you name it in the same colorado and utah locations for over 35 years. There is some great habitat in utah, and sheep hunting should improve in the coming years.
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