Henry mountain outfitters offer one of a kind guided hunts in the henry mountain area. Our expert wranglers and guides at flying j outfitters will make your utah wilderness adventures unforgettable. The book cliffs contains exceptional backcountry fishing for native trout in. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Deer hunting in utah was shut down to keep mule deer from totally disappearing in the state.
I am in the kaibab every year on winter range and you will see as many if not more deer. New bison hunts on the henry mountains in southeastern utah and the book cliffs in eastern utah. This area contains 455,000 acres of diverse ecosystems in a very remote setting, and maintains a frontier mystique. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. The henry mountains and the surrounding deserts are located in southcentral utah, just north of lake powell. Feb 22, 2016 giant mule deer bucks on antelope island utah duration. Ksl outdoors utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt. If you wait till after the first weekend they are usually all gone. In the remote eastern part of the state, the 2000foot cliffs will astound you when you first see them. The main road that runs from the top to bottom is like a highway. Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a pre.
Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utah s other hunt drawings. On any given day, you can find herds of elk, mule deer, bison or wild. Deer creek windsurf, boat, and fish on the cool waters of deer creek reservoir. Here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. Colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs utah. Millions of acres of elk habitat are open to the public. Add some of utahs best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units.
Hunting regulations utah division of wildlife resources. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the bookcliffs. Then i would watch the deer for hours through my scope from across. Most utah stream and trout anglers seek to satisfy their fishing itch on. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. The book cliffs stretch for almost 200 miles from eastern utah into western colorado. Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains, fillmore oak creek, west desert vernon, and the oquirrh stansbury units. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. Although remote, youll find a trip to the cliffs will provide a wide array of outdoor activities. Well tell you how it works and introduce you to a man. Reserve a campsite online or learn more about lodging and activities at jordanelle rock cliff area.
We specialize in the once in a lifetime bison hunts, however, because we are native to the area and we spend a large amount of time on the mountains with the bison. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. Utahs lakes, streams and reservoirs are prime fishing spots for both avid anglers and weekend warriors alike. I, michal fowlks, by authority granted in section 23148 of the wildlife. Flying j outfitters has been offering utah wilderness adventure horse pack trips in the high uinta mountains and the book cliffs area of northeastern utah for 33 years.
Deer run campground, manila, utah rei camping project. Mule deer hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal. Wildlife species in the area include mule deer, rocky mountain elk, antelope. 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. Without these vast expanses of prairie and sagebrush, foothills and towering peaks, the traditions of hunting and fishing as we have known them. Book cliffs north utah mule deer hunting unit map with land. Because of the focus on just a few units, our knowledge. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are. Our hunts are conducted on approximately 2000 square miles of the flaming gorge national recreation area and surrounding blm public lands.
We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round. 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.
River basin to conserve water and safeguard our hunting and fishing. Here, almost 2 million acres of public land are administered by the bureau of land. Colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs. Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too. The road and i ascended 4,000 feet of switchbacks, crested the book cliffs, and descended to range creek. Jan 06, 2014 if you wait till after the first weekend they are usually all gone. Every year, some of utahs biggest mule deer bucks and bull elk. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. Unless you hunt private land, chances are your western elk hunt will involve a predawn race to the top of a mountain. The book cliffs is a part of the east tavaputs plateau that begins near green river. The utah division of water quality detected extremely high numbers of aphanizomenon, a neurotoxin producer, in early aug.
Download the 2020 guidebook to learn more about applying for a utah big game permit. Ok my best buddys son drew a book s cliff archery deer tag and we are heading there fri. He did say he saw more deer on the roads but attributed it to being able to cover more ground as opposed to just more deer in that unit. Utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt in this special episode of ksl outdoors, we are on utahs book cliffs region for a muzzleloader deer hunt under the dwrs mentoring program. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience. The trout were stocked into the headwaters of west willow creek, pioche creek and she canyon creek. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it were a national holiday. There is an abundance of wildlife species for viewing, including deer, elk, black. This is an excerpt from hunting editor andrew mckeans book, how to hunt everything, which is available here. The book cliffs is a part of the east tavaputs plateau that begins near green river, utah. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated. That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook.
Utah le deer book cliffs muzzleloader hunt testimonial. Mule deer and elk are abundant throughout the states mountainous areas and national forests. Buck deer limitedentry any legal weapon 10222016 to 10302016. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring. Some of the areas of blm land that we hunt are in the three corners and book cliffs areas of eastern utah. There is an abundance of wildlife species for viewing, including deer, elk, black bear, blue and sage grouse, numerous hawks, antelope, mountain lion, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Directions the area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. He ended up killing a good deer right off the road on the roaded side the second week of the hunt. Wild idaho outifitters links of related sites and other. Book cliffs recreation area bureau of land management. Book cliffs get threeyear reprive backcountry hunters and anglers.
Beautiful utah horseback riding vacations and trail rides, camping, nature and wildlife photography and historic exploring in the book cliffs are all available. Partnerships key to protecting our best wild places. Deer run campground is located in the beautiful flaming gorge national recreation area on the ashley national forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Transforming desert landscapes utah division of wildlife utah. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. This is exceptional big game trophy elk hunting and we are sure you wont be disappointed. Check out the public land access and historical weather. Next to deer, the biggame animal most whitetail hunters want to pursue is bull elk. A fairly large population of moose reside on the north slope of the uinta mountains. Access to some of the most valued public hunting and fishing areas in arizona is. Read reporting requirements, report your harvest and see your bonus points. 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. Utah expands 2019 hunts of urban deer, bison, pronghorn kutv. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt.
Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Flying j outfitters offers the best of utah wilderness adventures with expert horse wranglers and nature guides coupled with amazing utah fly fishing. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. They are big and dramatic, and so is the country they call home. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the area was closed to hunting 19962000. It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget.
Utah guides and outfitters, utah hunting mule deer, elk. We work with other utah agencies to help ensure our waters are adequately stocked and healthy. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak creek. Utah dwr attempts to breed wipers by catching stripers at lake.
Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. 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. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer map the. 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. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. We specialize in the once in a lifetime bison hunts, however, because we are native to the area and we spend a large. After a day on the water, camp under the night sky. Hunting was allowed to resume in 19 with a buckonly restriction remaining in effect until 1950. Im sure other people are watching him, and i dont have a tag, so if you have a tag for the book cliffs send me a pm and ill do what i can to steer you in the right direction. Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit.
Giant mule deer bucks on antelope island utah duration. Horseback riding vacations, utah fly fishing guides, uinta wilderness. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided utah book cliffs bull elk hunt is for you. This change is effective august, 2019 and will remain in effect until september 30, 2019. Whether you want a record book ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. Ok my best buddys son drew a books cliff archery deer tag and we are heading there fri like three blind mice to look it over we just really dont know were to start if eny of you have eny info it would be great. Whether you want a recordbook ram or to fill the freezer with antelope steaks out west, youll have to do your homework. Oct 10, 20 here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs utah fishing. The riverbank was carpeted with bear prints and bear. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Camping and campgrounds in jordanelle rock cliff area, utah.
Horseback riding vacations, utah fly fishing guides, uinta. Book cliffs a project involving everything from backpacks to helicopters and taking hundreds of hours to complete is almost done. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. We were on a fishing trip years ago and camping on the beach. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Im heading out this weekend to help my brotherinlaw with his deer hunt, just wondering if it would be worth my time to pack along the fly rod. Elite outfitters will maximize your hunting experience on the public lands of utah. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. As is the case for most hunters, drawing a limited entry big game tag for a premier unit can be a long process. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres.
East canyon tucked away in the mountains of northeastern utah, east canyon reservoir is a popular destination for boating, fishing. In this special episode of ksl outdoors, we are on utahs book cliffs region for a muzzleloader deer hunt under the dwrs mentoring program. These isolated cliffs are uniquely beautiful and a worldrenowned hunting destination and outdoor recreation area. Flying j outfitters offers the best of utah wilderness adventures with expert wranglers and nature guides coupled with amazing utah fly fishing. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Because deer hunting is restricted in the book cliffs. In my case it took fourteen years to draw a book cliffs muzzleloader deer tag.
Book cliffs horseback riding vacations, utah fly fishing. In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of. View mule deer at nash wash event the timesindependent. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. Both times i have seen him its been nothing but hind end and antlers though and i havent been able to get a picture of him. Archery season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. 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. The selected hunt map boundary is layered with both blm and forest service shading. Wildlife species in the area include mule deer, rocky mountain elk, antelope, mountain lion. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems.
Finally drew my first limited entry tag in utah book cliffs pronghorn. I completed a test search for an archery mule deer hunt in the book cliffs, a remote unit located on the utahcolorado state line. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit. The utah black bear guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern black bear hunting in utah. I have finally drawn a nonres archery tag for the book cliffs after 12 years of applying.
Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. Kutv the utah division of wildlife resources dnr is expanding several. Experienced scenic horseback riding vacations, day horseback trail rides, camping, guided utah fly fishing in the uinta mountains and book cliffs big game hunting. Publicland elk follow a typical pattern throughout their. Jordanelle rock cliff area, utah camping reservations. Flying j outfitters has been offering utah wilderness adventure pack trips in the high uinta mountains and the book cliffs area of northeastern utah for 33 years. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources.
Richard gene the fishing machine recommended for you. Book cliffs north utah mule deer hunting unit map with. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. Change to the 20192020 utah cougar proclamation of the wildlife board for the taking of cougar. Flaming gorge reservoir is less than a mile below the. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide. The 2020 utah fishing guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern fishing in utah. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon.