We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. We offer archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts in most of the limited entry units across the state. On the flipside, hunting in the later portion of the archery elk season can bring winter precipitation and bitterly cold temperatures in the highcountry. The plateau boulder is famous for producing trophy quality bulls. Apr 14, 2015 packingout an elk is likely going to take longer and be more difficult that youre imagining, and warm temperatures will only make the challenge that much greater. We make every effort to arrange hunt dates to fit your desired times. The best colorado elk hunting and mule deer hunting in the state. Hunts will consist of spot and stalk, glassing and hiking ground blinds are available.
We are a full time wilderness hunting outfitter offering a variety of services, from fully guided colorado wilderness elk hunts to diy do it yourself or more commonly known as drop camp. Eastmans is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all. By mid november, when the animals start heading out of the high country on their way to their wintering grounds. New mexico guided elk hunt blue mountain outfitters. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. The ranch is at 9500 feet elevation with a variety of terrain. Brotherhood of the elk woods a wyoming archery elk hunt duration. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,234,423 acres. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Our hunters experience close to a 100% shot opportunity on legal bulls. At this time utah has some of the best elk hunting in the world.
Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy bull elk harvested. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Wyatt said that as the book cliffs elk herd increased since 1994, most of the elk moved from the stateland allotments to wyatts grazing allotments, decreasing the forage available to his cattle. Elk are very vocal animals nearly year round and, unless they have been recently pressured, october and, even, november elk will often times respond back to light bugling. Fully guided, hosted and drop camp options are available. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. Cattle grazing is the first place blame gets laid when we have a dry year. There is a lot of bucks out there, we saw a few over 160. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is big bulls still hang out there. I had elk hunted with rifle unsuccessfully twice before i drew an archery tag. With 1 point i somehow drew the book cliffs, bitter creek south archery le elk tag this year. Your guided elk hunt will take place on private land in the high desert of northeast new mexico.
Montana elk is potential archery world record gohunt. Book cliffs spike bull recommendations on where to hunt im surprised you havent found a lot of elk on either bitter creek or mccook because thats what i wouldve recommended. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. The bull was taken on a solo public land hunt by montana resident, steve felix. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units.
New mexico archery elk hunts guided archery elk hunts new. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife. The book cliffs are one of the worlds best places to study sequence stratigraphy. Utah mule deer guided hunts shane scott outfitting. All of our colorado elk hunting camps are 7 day hunts. When is the best time to go archery elk hunting in colorado. He got a call a few days ago from the fish and game telling him the tag holder got hurt and the tag is his if he wants it.
Just when you least expect it, elk have a knack for showing up in your grill. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. Expect to see a lot of young bucks in the 2 3 year class decent bucks, but you may have to wade through a few before you find the one you like. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Apr 20, 2017 back pack this is another item that is worth spending the extra penny on. Add some of utahs best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. Most years utah will produce more record book bulls than many of the western states combined. Archery season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time.
Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. I was out at the book cliffs a bit this summer and just spent the labor day weekend out there. My father was drawn as an alternate for the book cliffs bitter creek south archery elk aug 16sept 12. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads.
This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. 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. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. We will pack you and your gear into and out of camp, we will also pack out your elk. Use the utah hunt planner to find unit maps, boundaries and information on the hunts you dont lose your hunting and. Archery hunts cassidy outfitters colorado private land hunts. Big game draw where are you going to hunt next year. Because your health and safety is a primary focus your hunt will be tailored to your physical abilities. It also struck me during a 2009 archery trade association show event the rage 100 longrange broadhead shoot or some such how some of the best bowhuntersshooters in the world could keep dang few arrows in the big 8inch yellow fita bullseye at 100 measured yards.
Utah dwr hunt map book cliffs bitter creek south, bear, bull elk get this map description. Hunter information rocky mountain elk area 23, unit 231. Archery elk and archery deer season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. Elk basin outfitters elk basin outfitters colorado elk hunting. Knowing we would be out on the book cliffs to help dad fill his tag, i chose to apply for the book cliffs archery elk tag. Book cliffs spike bull recommendations on where to hunt. Archery, muzzleloader, any weapon, premium premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. September camps at elevations of 10,00011,000 feet deep in the wilderness put you where the action is. Wlh is consistently harvesting more 200 mule deer bucks than any other outfit in the country. Archery elk hunts provide the opportunity to utilize a variety of hunting methods ranging from spot and stalk, to calling in screaming bulls and closing the distance to screaming bulls also using ground blinds set up over water holes, wallows, and trails just to mention a few methods. Hunter information sheet rocky mountain elk area 23, unit 231 location. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery.
This outfitter operates on 3 of the top utah elk units. For more experienced hunters, the nonguided hunt is another option. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. There is nothing in the world like calling and engaging a trophy bull on their own terms. There are lots of 150 class bucks with 2224 inch spreads on the unit to choose from with quality up to 170 class for those who put in the time both scouting and during the hunt. This is a standhunt only, but we provide transportation to and from stand locations each hunt. Hazel park is a wall tent camp that is reached by 4wd vehicles. Archery hunts are 6 days, muzzleloader and rifle hunts are 5 days, plus a day on each end of your hunt for pack in and pack out days. Our extraordinary private ranches are located in the center of one of the largest elk herds in colorado. Just like the rut, finding areas higher in elevation in an effort to broadcast your bugle over the largest area is generally the best bet. We book our hunts based on 5 day hunts but we can custom build packages that allow for extra days if they become necessary. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts.
Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk. Archery elk hunting, archery hunts, archery elk montana. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas.
My dad isnt picky about what buck he wanted to shoot, and didnt get too far from his rzr. I had a 52% chance of a drawing in the book cliffs, bitter creek south so i. Click the link provided below for more information on this hunt option. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt youtube. The book cliffs have preserved excellent strata of the foreland basin of the ancient western interior seaway that stretched north from the gulf of mexico to the yukon in the. 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. 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. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for. Im a marine corps f18 pilot stationed in iwakuni japan so getting back to scout before hand is going to be impossible. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit.
If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided book cliffs hunt is for you. He got the tag last week but due to the short notice will have little time for scouting. Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. We have trophy bull elk hunting in the book cliffs. This book helped make up for my inexperience and really helped me connect with a big bull this fall. 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. Planning and preparing for a diy, otc archery elk hunt in. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle.
Elk archery and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah archery hunting experience. Archery san juan, elk ridge archery book cliffs muzzleloader book cliffs any. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience.
Book cliffs archery deer muleymadness hunting forums. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. You will be hunting right out of camp and we will hike into the. Apply for hunts with the utah division of natural resources. Our bow hunts are guided as two hunters with one guide 2. Spike elk general hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres. Jul 07, 2014 2012 limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunt. Hunting is open for either sex elk, whitetail buck or doe, and mule deer buck by draw. What did you do today to get ready for elk ii by lefty wed may, 2020 2. In the 1980s, exxon scientists used the cretaceous strata of the book cliffs to develop the science of sequence stratigraphy.
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. The semiguided hunt allows you to hunt on established stands and blinds on both private 2,000 acres and public lands. This consists of packing into camp on the first day, five full days of colorado elk hunting, and packing out on the last day. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak.
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. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. View resident le deer odds view nonresident le deer odds. Hunt trophy bull elk throughout utahs trophy elk units. I am absolutely stoked and was hoping some of you might have insight into hunting this unit. Hunting elk during their winter migration is a world away from hunting them duringor even in the first few weeks followingthe rut.
Read reporting requirements, report your harvest and see your bonus points. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide. Elk hunting, september, and the san juan mountains of colorado add the famed weminuche wilderness into the mix, with the hard work and experience of 5barn outfitters, and let the adventure begin. Hunting wyoming archery elk with randy newberg unfolds in early september with hot temps, high winds, and lots of elk. 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. If you havent been to the book cliffs you should check it out. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. Our mission is to be an invaluable source of knowledge for western hunters, we work tirelessly to bring you accurate draw odds, harvest stats, and more. Over the years we have taken many bulls with persistence and dedication to the art of elk calling.
Select your unit book cliffs, little creek roadless. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth. For those hunters looking for a true wilderness experience, triple three outfitters hunt archery elk from our camp at 8200ft elevation in the bighorn mountains of north central wyoming. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. A diy elk hunt in the mountains requires you to bring a bunch of gear into the backcountry and hopefully, many pounds of meat on the way out.
Utah has some of the best elk hunting in the world. 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. We operate on forest service, blm, and small private ranches giving us all the needed resources to make your hunt an exceptional one. Elk basin outfitters is a full service outfitter specializing in archery wilderness hunts. Ut105e this outfitter offers hunts that require the hunter to draw a permit as well as hunts where a tag can simply be purchased. In some circumstances the arizona state record score may differ from the pope and young world record score due to the fact that in some instances it may take more than two years for pope and young to panel score a trophy. I thought this would be the best year to draw an archery elk tag in. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a little challenging. Team 3t book cliffs utah 2016 archery elk hunt duration. The pack ill be hunting with in 2017 is the mystery ranch metcalf.
Archery elk 2x1 hunt 2020 new mexico, united states. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. 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. Book cliffs double team archery elk 2010 hunt adventures. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included. Following his advice and good luck put me within shooting distance of four bulls in the first 30 hours of the season. Elk hunting has never been more popular than it is this season. Colorado archery elk hunting guided, semiguided, non. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Colorado archery elk hunts, offered in the peak of the rut, are limited to 4 hunters in camp at one time. We also offer early season archery elk bear combo hunts that are available with over the counter tags.
While working to promote the conservation of western. Arrangements can be made for longer archery and muzzle guided elk hunts for an additional fee. With this in mind, i recommend a quality frame pack. Elk are hunted by calling, spot and stalk, and tree standblinds at waterholes and wallows. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Book cliffs roadless has a high hunter success rate 50% to 81.
Book cliffs elk habitat udwr assigns a value to elk habitat in the state of utah e. 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. If youre a serious bow hunter, you know theres a big difference between quality archery hunts and an archery hunt run as a sideline by a rifle outfitter. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. My friend killed a nice bull at the book cliffs last year and was drooling the entire time about the deer he saw.