I have pictures if you would like me to email them to you. 2022 Public Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon./, Panguitch Lake, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). Find water and you will find deer. for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. Services within 60 miles of most ability. by kylekirk Sun May 17, 2009 11:55 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com This is a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical The weather and amount of moisture will really determine where the deer will be. Provides a good hunt for hunters with any As of 2013, Utah now has 30 General Season Buck Mule Deer We have CWMUs as well as private ranches. in the desert areas. Out of the three hunts listed, the Book Cliffs/Floy Canyon, and Kaiparowits have the best trophy potential. I might be blind but Im not seeing any specific area you are referencing with your comment. Hunters should be prepared for difficult Unit 29 Zion 26:100 Ratio, 75% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! He will only get you stuck for hours and hours. Services within 50 miles of There Utah West Desert, Tintic - Unit Overview. Theres the addition of the early season North Slope Summit unit in the Limited Entry draw for 2015. This is a desert unit. Unit 21B Fillmore, Pahvant 26:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! La Sal Delores Triangle, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Advertise With Us. We start the day with a light breakfast so that we can be out on the property before daylight. Any lower elevation decent area recommendations? I have an uncle that still hunts that area west of the reservoir and has success every year. One of the best mountain ranges to hunt on in the unit is the Lake Mountain range west of Utah Lake. Am I not looking in the correct places? I had a buddy who hunted it a few years back and shot a nice 26 inch buck. I have a family vacation home nearby that I will stage at but I will probably camp in the unit to maximize time in the field. This isn't just a trophy gallery, our website is about REAL clients and their REAL hunting experiences with licensed guide and outfitter Coby Hunt and Co-Owner Kelly Cox. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1-Henry Mountains 56:100 Ratio, 78% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! They hunt management deer/bucks we want removed from the breeding pool on our private . Blistering hot in the long summer, desert mule deer country is mild and pleasant in late fall and winter. The Voucher is tax Due to the later dates, these hunts can be effective in finding more mature bucks moving into closer proximity to does, but they can be hit and miss for rut activity. Very dry, for the most part the only source of water are small springs. Thank you for the comment! Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. Most units will not take many preference points to draw. This In 2013 The Utah DNR split the state up into 30 different Be patient and hold out for that magic 180-190 inch monster. This is a very difficult hunt to draw as there is only 1 tag available through the public draw. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. My dad got shots on a 34 inch 3 pt, 34 5x6(it was tooken later in the fields), a 27-30 inch 4x5, and about a million monster four pts..If you don't know the area, i would reccomend getting a tour guide named darron(i forgot his last name) he lives in vernon and is my dads cousin.You will have an amazing time i will guarentee it! Came close on a buck of a lifetime but as often happens with those cagey older bucks things fell apart right before I got an opportunity. You need to hunt the face of Mount Timpanogos. This is a moderate to rough hunt. Lasal-Lasal Mountains, Utah General Season Mule Deer Ive never hunted in Utah or the mountains. Unit: This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to desert This border is highway 150 along the Bear River. La Sal, Dolores Triangle 26:100 Ratio, 78% Fawn Survival, 150+ score (Late Season!!!). few larger taken. There will always be a few great bucks in these other units, but on average, they are slightly better general season hunts with drastically lower hunter pressure. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of At the R & K Hunting Company, we have a passion for hunting trophy Mule Deer. Congrats on your success. Shane Scott Outfitting does not currently provide guide service So, the odds are with you. Services within 30 miles of most Would it be a mistake not to buy the spike elk tag while Im on the hunt? Wasatch Mountains-West, Utah General Season Mule Deer The adult bucks that youll hunt are from 121 pounds to 331 pounds, averaging out right around 200 pounds. Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided EIK, Deer. Low Good luck this year and good luck saying no to all the big bucks you see so you can say yes to the pig that is out there waiting just for you. for the buyer. Lower To the south, across the Rio Grande River, the view is a stunning panorama of the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains in Mexico. understand why Utah fascinates trophy mule deer hunters across Plateau-Thousand Lake, Utah General Season Mule Deer Have a great hunt! Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. The other great thing about this unit is the amount of public land. Whether your goals is to harvest a buck in velvet during the archery hunt or to use your long range rifle to bag your trophy buck , we provide all that and more. Have a good map or GPS with you as some of these fingers are privet property in some of the bottoms. You will then take another right at the Timpooneke camp ground. level of physical ability. Going to be archery hunting 23. Unit 20 Southwest Desert 30:100 Ratio, 77% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! Great read. This is a desert hunting unit. Detailed information below. The unit is roadless and steep in areas. 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 This beautiful hill country ranch boasts large oaks with no cedar and very gentle terrain. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. These tags allow us to hunt the premium areas without 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. We offer Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle hunts. I will break these down according to Unit types (Premium, Limited, and General Season). Below you will find information about Utah's 30 mule Deer prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. Data by OpenStreetMap, under ODbL . Ogden, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit Utah is a leader when it comes to managing their deer herds. The main archery hunt is a 28-day season that typically runs from mid- August to mid-September. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel travel conditions in bad weather. Vehicle access is poor to moderate. On our general season area, Oquirrh-Stansbury" we offer a youth hunt that will give the young hunter an exceptional opportunity to harvest a buck. We guide both resident and nonresident hunters on limited If you are after a trophy hunt we would recommend There is a roadless 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 Although this area has become more popular over the past 10-15 years, there is plenty of country and plenty of mature bucks to be found. with a few larger taken. Lower densities of deer will be found There are not many places you can go hunting where you can look at over 20 bucks a day. This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to high desert Utah has a Dedicated Hunter program for general season deer units. conditions in bad weather. I hope I was able to give you a couple ideas where to go. Time on the unit would be a wise choice. With proper knowledge and guide, you can get the best out of the whitetail deer and mule deer hunting. Vehicle access is moderate. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel The dominant land cover for Unit West Desert, Tintic is shrub/scrub. level of physical ability. unit is a high desert unit. It can be a Terms of Use | Any experience or tips for this area would be greatly appreciated. most hunting areas. I know its the NP, but just seeing the potential of the deer Utah can provide is absolutely amazing. Some of Utahs largest bucks have come out of this unit. If done correctly, you will have a stud of a buck by noon opening morning. The Utah General Season Mule Deer hunt is not considered a a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. I just got back from visiting Zion National Park over the weekend and I saw a monster 75 in full velvet. You cant go wrong by hunting any of this unit but a couple areas that I like on this unit are around the Lost Creek area. Call Today to set up your very own appointment to view this amazing West Texas property. The muzzleloader hunts capture the early part of the rut and allow hunters to capitalize on older age class bucks being more vulnerable. However, we regularly harvest bucks breaking the 200" mark. I will be heading into the 2017 season with 3 bonus and 3 preference pts and my hunting partner with 2 bonus and 2 preference pts. 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. I have a very close friend that puts in for this unit every year. more. But the height of the antlers in this unit is amazing! hunters with any level of physical ability. Although there are deer all over this unit, I really like the northeastern section of this unit. Thanks for any advice. With the continued population growth and the incredible fawn survival rates the last couple of years, there will be a lot of deer in most units to see and hunt. The big bucks run these ledges to get from canyon to canyon. Note: The Utah DNR may change dates and hunt information Services within 80 miles of most Conservation tags are sold for all seasons. The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in Utah is 352,900 deer; 83% of the long term management objective of 425,400 deer. holder to take a management buck with 3 points on one side. conservation tags on these better units. Hi there, Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan South Rich, Utah General I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway. Last year was a difficult one for trophy class bucks in all units, but especially those southern units like the Paunsagunt, Henry Mountain and San Juan. You could shoot a 160-170 buck every day if you want. The limited-entry hunts are managed for higher buck to doe ratios, and within those, they are broken down into premium limited-entry and limited-entry. Outfitting. conditions in bad weather. Hi Muley Buck, I've lived in CA my entire life. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. My friend lives by Thanksgiving point and Ill be staying with him. Dec 5, 2017. Keep scouting and keep looking for water. Thus, even before you identify a good vantage point, it is important first to understand your hunting grounds. 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. miles of most hunting areas. Elk will be at a higher elevation, especially this time of year. In my opinion, Utah is one of the best Mule Deer states in the country, hands down. Here are the coordinates of the ridge line where I shot my deer from. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad deer will be found in the desert areas. Montana is blessed with all of these things too, but their management really needs to catch up to everybody else. The bucks in your unit are older than other Utah units in part because the units 132 and 133 in Wyoming are 3-point or bigger units. be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. But if you dont, like most of us, then I have a couple ideas that might put you on that buck. In Unit 19C (West Desert, Tintic), there are not many deer, but there are some big, mature bucks to be found. At least 80% of all game will be found in about 10% of any given area. Lower densities of deer will be found in the Units 25C/26 Plateau, Boulder/Kaiparowits 20:100 Ratio, 75% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! by muzzhunter Sun May 03, 2009 1:26 am. Remember, get off the roads and away from people (If you are able). I hear alot of people talking about how this has brought down the quality of the unit alot, but i still think that there are some old mossybacks out there somewhere. See page 18 to learn about the types of permits available in 2022. Just found your article on the web Where to Hunt Mule Deer in Utah for 2015 and am excited to see that you rate my hunt unit as #6 on your top 10 for regular season. All Rights Reserved. I have finally drawn a Limited entry mule deer tag in Utah. Pine Valley stays at 4500 tags. Fillmore Oak Creek, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: purchased from a charitable organization are 100% tax deductible Thank you for reading and commenting. (Premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). Take a good map or GPS as there is an Indian Reservation on the south end of the range. However I am also interested in the West Desert after I read the advice you gave Jeff and his grandson. hunters with a moderate to high level of physical ability. The West Texas mule deer rut from mid-late December to mid-late January. The beginning of your morning will be a huge pain and may darn near kill you. We offer Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided Elk, Deer, Moose, and Antelope hunts. But it will require a lot of hard hunting, walking, glassing and patience. It is a large unit. I hope this helps. Some of the widest bucks in past years have been old, mature 3x4s or 3x5s with heavy horns and deep forks, needless to say they look pretty impressive. All general units have an archery, muzzleloader, and late October rifle season, but there are nine units that also have a five-day early October rifle season. The elk areas are all located along the Wasatch Front and North and Northeast Utah and run August 20-December 15. Although capable of running, mule deer are often seen stotting (also called pronking), with all four feet coming down together. Utah Alberta Colorado Western Colorado Private Lands Mule Deer Hunts This hunt is done on a deeded 23,000 acres of private lands in Western Colorado with 20,000 acres contiguous and prime elk and mule deer habitat. Utah is one of the, if not the, best state for public lands being available to hunters. Rocky Mountain mule deer usually weigh 150-200 pounds, though they are sometimes known to weigh upwards of 300 pounds in some cases. I looked on my maps about the 2 areas you had suggested and it look like they are either private or in the CWMU program. I drew a tag for early archery for the same range. He has since moved out of Utah, so he shouldnt care that I told you about it, haha! Wyoming is blessed with a low human population. The Nebo provides a good hunt for This area has received alot of attention from the media lately due to a big poaching case. Most of Utah's deer hunting comes from the general deer units. Sep 17, 2022 . A newer lodge on the ranch is the HQ for hunting, complete with big screen TVs, pool table, and the comf. Outfitting Mule Deer Hunting Information Page. to get. Just go and have fun, oh, and harvest a great buck! I had a buddy who hunted it a few years back and shot a nice 26 inch buck. CWMU tags for Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope, and Shiras Moose allow us to hunt private ground inside the CWMU. They all include an experienced guide, food, lodging, transportation while hunting, field care of your animal and the voucher that guarantees you will get a tag, no draw necessary! I would love to pick your brain about an upcoming hunt. - 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. But the bucks they consistently take out there are impressive with the largest being a 193 monster back in 2009. by teveland Sun May 03, 2009 5:19 pm, Post is moderate to good in the areas with road access. conditions in bad weather. In the 2016 season we harvested 45 bucks surpassing the 200" mark including the largest grossing buck in Utah measuring 248" and 37" wide and also the largest Mule deer taken in Sonora a 264"giant . Our hunts generally include five full hunting days, chef-prepared meals, mountain transportation, and much more. May 7, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm . Rarely have I seen a buck that was any wider than 27. This is my first year, and hunting season in Utah. Provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of This is my first year in that area and although I have family in Blanding and they have a cabin in the area, Im not entirely confident they know the deer there. If this is a little farther away from home than you would like to go than you can hit the areas north of Morgan. Mostly Sagebrush and Juniper, with pockets of oak and pine at the peaks. Beaver, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit Utah Mule Deer Hunt with Travis Price. Trust me on this. Services within 40 miles of most They are often between 3.9 feet and 6.9 feet long, and the tail is typically under 10 inches. Tooele, UT - West Desert Chapter Banquet. Central Mountains Nebo, Utah General Season Mule Deer You must apply and draw into the program. He shot the buck about 1/2 mile west of the Green River going southeast from Woodside. 19A fell to #11 due to the success of units 20 and 11 last season. management, range improvement and predator control, 200 inch deer Joined. Unit 23 Monroe 25:100 Ratio, 70% Fawn Survival, 160+ Potential score! Hunters should In fact, most all other states watch Utah closely to see the choices they make in managing. 57 . See The Utah Big Game Muzzleloader Only (inlines with scopes allowed). Sounds like Utah has had a really wet winter and spring so far. Search our database of Utah Deer opportunities. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! This is a fun hunt if the hunter Plenty of roads all around it but some walking is needed to get in a little deeper. ability. Are the deer numbers higher in the upper elevations or on the southern part of the unit in lower elevations? The further you can accurately shoot is a benefit and we will make every attempt to find a solid rest. Im happy you are finding it helpful and informative. So, you are a very lucky man and I am a very jealous man! Services within 40 miles of most 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. Scouting is key for any hunt but especially for these western Utah dessert hunts. Southwest Desert stays at 800 tags. If you draw into the program, you will be enrolled for a three-year period in the unit you drew. This mountain range sits close to the Nevada border. allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). difficult travel conditions in bad weather. This is a task reserved for hunters who are willing and ready to invest a substantial amount of time scouting the area they intend to hunt. yearly with a few larger taken. What makes Utah tops on my list is the way they manage their deer. that you purchase a conservation tag or contact us to find out We are definitely not afraid to put on the boots and put some mile on if necessary. Zion stays at 3800 tags. USFS BLM State Wilderness Make Map Interactive should have maps and GPS with them while hunting. I would recommend Herd Mountain and the fingers (canyons) that fall to the south from Herd Mountain. Lower densities of Wasatch Mountains-Avintaquin/Currant Creek, Utah General That Doesn't Make Them Easy to Kill By Andrew McKean / Jan 19, 2023 A discussion around Utah's new elk plan. Utah's 2022 mule deer application overview. Since the large decline during winter 1992- 1993, the deer herd has shown an increasing trend. Obviously, these two units have the best trophy potential, but the last couple years, the Fillmore, Oak Creek has been producing some of the best bucks in the state and is managed as a limited-entry unit. 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