This will be the first year i have hunted the books in almost 20 years. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison. There are very few rut mule deer hunts in the state of new mexico. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. The mule deer odocoileus hemionus is a deer indigenous to western north america. 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. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Hunt five full days and depart after breakfast on the sixth morning.
Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. 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. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. The pictures come from a specific blog, or sent to me by email or. The most notable utah deer hunting unit is the henry mountains. Jan 20, 2015 like many other western species, including antelope, hunting mule deer requires a great deal of time behind the glass. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains, fillmore oak creek, west desert vernon, and the oquirrh stansbury units. 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. We have been very fortunate to have guided many hunters to some great bucks on the henrys over the past several years. In january 2019, the utah wildlife board canceled the rocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt on antelope island. The rain washes away all scent of mother and baby, replacing it with the antiseptic stink of creosote. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation.
Here are our top three rules to follow when glassing for mule deer. 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. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time. During his tenure within the industry, he has many accomplishments, which include. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. The units with emergency permit changes have exhibited deer population declines of 15% or greater and have either already filled their harvest objective for cougar or are expected to based upon previous harvest success. Maintain a healthy mule deer population within the long term carrying capacity of the available habitat, based on winter range trend studies conducted by the. During a career spanning six decades, mule deer has performed on many major concert stages in the united states, and has made over 350 television appearances, including many on both the tonight show starring johnny carson and the late show. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. The mule deer is indigenous to western north america. Because of conservative harvest, excellent habitat, recent burns and intensive management, the henrys stands atop the list of trophy mule deer units in utah.
How to take the best buck of your life denning, robby, andersson, kelly on. Adult bucks may weigh in excess of 200 pounds and stand up to 42 inches at the shoulder. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will. Mule deer were common in western states at the time of early settlements, although not as abundant as today.
Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Ok my best buddys son drew a book s 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 and i would be willing to give up some fg laker info man going to be an awsome yr another reall good buddy drew a sheep tag for gorge area so we have been looking alittle for them but. Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too.
The utah wildlife board has approved a new management plan for mule deer. To say it will be fun to return to one of my very favorite places on earth would be an understatment. Enormous mule deer buck bagged in arizona outdoorhub. 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.
Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed.
Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. I have read a few books on mule deer recently and this book is one of the best along with mule deer hunting strategies by walt prothero. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Mule deer have white rump patches and short, narrow, blacktipped white tails. Deer digestive tracts differ from cattle and elk in that they have a smaller rumen in relation to their body size, so they must be more selective in their feeding. For people that love to hunt any big or small game animals. Not long after that they closed the book cliffs down to mule deer hunting and when it re opened it opened as a limited entry area. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar. Buck mule deer hunting in utahs book cliffs limited entry area, this is also a draw unit and the application period can be found in the general hunting information. Montana elk hunting, montana mule deer hunting and montana. Gilbert adams iii took a truly monstersized mule deer buck last month in arizona during a rare july hunt.
Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Feb 26, 2010 drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. That hunt will not be held, and the hunt listing has been removed from the guidebook. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day period.
A little background on david david has been chasing mule deer in the high country for over 35 years and has been involved with the hunting industry for greater than 20 years. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Feb 22, 2016 come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. He ended up killing a good deer right off the road on the roaded side the second week of the hunt. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had.
Mule deer, odocoileus hemionus, a mediumsized, gregarious deer of western north america that derives its name from its large ears. Mar 17, 2020 on certain units, recovery of mule deer populations has been impeded by high cougar populations. After more than ten years of applying, some close friends and i were finally able to draw the limited entry archery tag for the book cliffs. It is named for its ears by lewis and clark, which are large like those of a mule. This is how mule deer mothers sometimes lose their babies, the ones still too new to know how to follow in the water. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. November 21, 1939 is an american comedian and country musician. This is how babies end up lost, going in circles, until they are found by a pack of farm dogs. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Sunday creek outfitters offers three types of elk mule deer combo hunts. Mule deer also have striking pelage markings, large antlers, and scent glands. 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. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak creek. This plan will allow utah to offer more opportunities to people who enjoy hunting and viewing these.
If you arent looking through your binoculars, youre not seeing enough mule deer. This hunt gives you the opportunity to harvest a nice montana bull elk and also have an exciting montana mule deer hunt in one trip. Dec 12, 20 subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. 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. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Our mule deer rut hunt package consists of a sixnight, fiveday allinclusive package. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. In many western states, mule deer harvest was unrestricted until after the turn. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country.
Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Jan 01, 2020 we put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. A profound moment of bonding occurs for joe hutto when mule deer rag tag, the doe herd leaders daughter, begins to groom him, something that only occurs within a deer family. We have been fortunate to acquire over 160,000 acres of prime deer, pronghorn and turkey country on the eastern plains of colorado. Download the 2020 guidebook to learn more about applying for a utah big game permit. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Please contact us for information sierra madre hunting. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy mule deer harvested. Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah with a muzzleload. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar youtube.
Anyway for the hunt we went down the thursday before to spend some time scouting. The henry mountains, the pausagaunt and the book cliffs are also popular spots. 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. Touching the wild mule deer family rituals nature pbs. Mule deer are primarily browsers, with a majority of their diet comprised of forbs weeds and browse leaves and twigs of woody shrubs.
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