This will dramatically improve your odds at a mature buck. Services within 40 miles of most Most units will not take many preference points to draw. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Routinely we take mule deer bucks weighing between 300-350 lbs with antler scores ranging from 155-185 B&C. We hunt several Panhandle ranches with hundreds of acres of mesquite flats, sage/grass canyons, and Cottonwood bottoms. The deer migrate from Colorado onto the A HUGE congratulations on drawing the Vernon unit. With proper knowledge and guide, you can get the best out of the whitetail deer and mule deer hunting. If done correctly, you will have a stud of a buck by noon opening morning. This is something Utah residents take for granted way too often. 57 . Services within 30 miles of most Is the area you describe more for Rifle or bow? Hunters should be prepared for Hunters should be hunting areas. hunting areas. The limited-entry units are managed for a 23-35 to 100 buck to doe ratio. purchasing these tags. Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon Premium (Premium allows the Monroe, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit There are some good bucks out there. by teveland Sat May 02, 2009 3:59 pm, Post ). hunt there. If for any reason you are unable to access such an area let me know and I will get you into another area that has easier access. I hope I was able to give you a couple ideas where to go. West Desert-West stays at 600 tags. I dont have to chase a giant for the first year out west. I have hunted it a few times and have a couple great friends that still hunt the area east of the old ghost town Woodside. 2022 Muzzleloader Limited Entry: General-season units November 2-November 10, 2022. There are big bucks in your unit. Son of a friend lucked into out of state tag. private property areas while hunting. I would be happy to get you in contact with my friend that knows that area like the back of his hand. a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. area on the unit that requires a river crossing if you choose to All seasons are productive and provide a different type of hunt. Paunsaugunt, Utah Limited Entry Mule deer Unit: The 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. If this is a little farther away from home than you would like to go than you can hit the areas north of Morgan. Your guide will let you know when to be ready to leave for the evening hunt. This is a huge unit and has a lot of options as to what, where, when, etc.. The main archery hunt is a 28-day season that typically runs from mid- August to mid-September. If you draw a limited-entry deer permit, your general deer application will be invalid, but you will still receive a preference point. Contact us and let us help your mule deer dreams become reality. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of hunters with any level of physical ability. Thanks for taking the time to do research/share it all with us. I have been meaning to get out there and check it out. The unit has a large Services We feel these units provide hunters the best chance at a successful hunt for a mature buck. We start the day with a light breakfast so that we can be out on the property before daylight. He will only get you stuck for hours and hours. hunt. If you are after a trophy hunt we would recommend Units. You can also try the western border of the West Dessert, Vernon unit. Unit: This unit is a steep and thick mountain unit. with narrow frames and extra points. Keep scouting and keep looking for water. Thanks. level of physical ability. Fillmore Pahvant, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: Best of luck to this years hunting season. But the bucks they consistently take out there are impressive with the largest being a 193 monster back in 2009. provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical (LogOut/ Thank you for visiting this blog. In fact, most all other states watch Utah closely to see the choices they make in managing. These tags have a longer hunting season. Some great bucks have been taken on these hunts, but for the most part, that is the exception and not the rule. It can be a Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) Limited Entry:October They may be young bucks but the action should be as good as its been for years. This is an area where you just sit and glass in the early morning and late evening. The big bucks on the North Slope unit and the eastern part of your unit winter in Wyoming and they dont hesitate to get there early due to the fact that Wyomings deer hunt in units 132 and 133 are done by October 14th. Unit 30 Pine Valley 23:100 Ratio, 77% Fawn Survival, 160+ Potential score! with some roadless areas. Any experience or tips for this area would be greatly appreciated. My contact information is on the "Contact Us" Page. Utah West Desert, Tintic - Unit Overview. Consequently . The East Tintic range near Eureka should also provide good hunting opportunity. Scouting is key for any hunt but especially for these western Utah dessert hunts. Check maps carefully as there is some privet property in that area. Weather can vary by elevation. Premium (Premium There is a roadless Coolers for drinks and other perishable items are furnished by your guide. 2022 Public (Premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). It produces 160-180 bucks yearly with a MDF National Headquarters 1785 East 1450 South Suite 210 Clearfield UT 84015 Open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Tooele, Utah. The unit Detailed information below. In the 2015 season, our hunters harvested 4 utah bucks over 240" and many more over 200". This unit produces 200-220 inch Herriman South Valley, Ogden, Pine Valley, New Harmony, Southwest Desert, Cedar Valley, Uintah Basin, Utah Lake, Wasatch Front, and West Cache areas. Fillmore Oak Creek, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: Many of our past trophies have non-typical points. The other is a cactus buck hunt, which allows the permit holder to harvest an antlered deer that has at least 50% of his antlers covered in velvet during the season. This is some dry rough terrain but holds some deer and a lot of mature deer as well. A hunter can Of the nine units with two rifle seasons, 20% of the 60% of rifle permits go to the early October season. Beaver, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit There are still a few real nice bucks being taken from this unit over the last couple of years. I feel bad for anybody that drew this unit for the regular season hunt as the larger bucks will have been pushed out by then. 48,000 Acres of Private Lands west of Wagon Mound, NM in the prairie lands and foothills and in the heart of New Mexico's most famous pronghorn antelope hunting country. number of bucks and deer on it. Both have lower population densities and will be very difficult hunts, but they have a few 18011+ bucks. Fillmore, Oak Creek 23:100 Ratio, 74% Fawn Survival, 150+ score! conditions in bad weather. Would love to post them on the next hunting success article for 2015. prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. by carramrod Tue May 12, 2009 12:30 am, Post I realize the article I am posting on is a year old (if you have an updated one Id be much obliged if youd point me there) but any info is great! Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2022. management, range improvement and predator control, 200 inch deer Some areas registered less than 10% fawn survival. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Conservation tags are sold for all seasons. At least 80% of all game will be found in about 10% of any given area. mule deer units. unit during the winter. Unit: N/A. West Desert-West, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: These deer will blend in really well with the rock, so keep a good eye out because a pig will be headed your way. All of these limited-entry units have the ability to produce trophy bucks, but bucks of trophy caliber are going to be harder to find. This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to high desert It was the second largest he saw. West Desert Vernon 25:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! West Desert-Tintic stays at 900 tags. Congrats on your success. A newer lodge on the ranch is the HQ for hunting, complete with big screen TVs, pool table, and the comf. Deer Conservation Tags available for purchase. So, you are a very lucky man and I am a very jealous man! Go on more hunts with better information! Within the limited entry section of deer hunts, Utah currently offers: premium limited entry, limited entry, management and cactus buck, HAMS and late muzzleloader limited entry on general season units. The other limited-entry hunts take place on general season units. Henry Mountains, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: The hunting areas. Drew vernon this year took me 12 years cant wait been out scouting seen a few nice ones. Provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of You will then take another right at the Timpooneke camp ground. Utah Mule Deer Hunt with Travis Price. This is my first year, and hunting season in Utah. by teveland Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:53 pm, Post I will do some research myself now that you peaked my interest. The big bucks run these ledges to get from canyon to canyon. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. High altitude alpine forests to low altitude sage and cedar hills. Unit 29 Zion 26:100 Ratio, 75% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! If I do i'll let you know what I find. Wyoming is blessed with a low human population. The Fillmore Oak Creek Utah Mule Deer unit unit produces 160-180 A good option is to hunt that border around the Notch Mountain and Moffit Pass. We offer Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle hunts. in the desert areas. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. by muzzhunter Sun May 03, 2009 1:26 am. Units 4/5/6 Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan South, Rich 30:100 Ratio, 68% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! There is some good mule deer hunting in Utah. Be up to the spot before day break. They are in there and you will find them. Rarely have I seen a buck that was any wider than 27. backcountry. Pine Valley stays at 4500 tags. If you are drawn into the program, you may hunt all seasons (archery, muzzleloader, and all available rifle) and harvest two bucks in a three-year period. purchase a tag every year without a waiting period on Utah's best Most of these extended areas all have private land issues, with some being entirely private land. 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. Do some additional research on the northern end of this unit as I just simply dont have any knowledge for the northern part. Most of these hunts are based out of roadside camps, but our general season hunts are usually out of a horseback camp. Elk will be at a higher elevation, especially this time of year. Unit 20 Southwest Desert 30:100 Ratio, 77% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! Fillmore Oak Creek, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: purchased from a charitable organization are 100% tax deductible My buddy did not draw a tag last year but the year before he was able to find him a great 45 that scored in the 160s. Just want to narrow it down a little on where to start scouting. are area where hunters may encounter private property. We guide both resident and nonresident hunters on limited Im sure he would be willing to help you any way possible. Services within 70 I drew out for Wasatch west for deer/rifle, can you recommend any specific areas I should try? conservation tags on these better units. This is a moderate to rough hunt. Although capable of running, mule deer are often seen stotting (also called pronking), with all four feet coming down together. Later season hunts find rut crazed bucks on the prowl. Every year, some of the biggest bucks in the state are harvested from general season units. To participate in any of Utah's big game hunts, you need to obtain a hunting permit. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. After the day of hunting ends we all return to camp for a nice dinner. There is a lot of private property on the Nine Mile Muzzleloader, Utah General Mule Deer Season: General: Mule deer hunting can be a pleasant and fun thing to do for the hunters. Austin Land lives to guide and hunt mule deer. The mature bucks that are in that unit during the early hunt will certainly be gone for the regular hunt. Trust me on this. Wondering if you might know a good starting spot for the Beaver unit. conditions in bad weather. Wendover is a small community on the Utah/Nevada border. unit. It took a couple years to figure out where most deer were. This is a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical It has The unit is large. Hi there, They are often between 3.9 feet and 6.9 feet long, and the tail is typically under 10 inches. Congratulations on drawing the Chalk Creek/East Canyon/Morgan-South Rich unit. We want you to find out why so many hunters choose the R & K Hunting Company for their mule deer hunting destination. All Rights Reserved. Deep Creek Range!!! With public land mule deer units This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of Idaho is blessed with a low human population and huge amounts of land. Mount Dutton, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This The buck:doe ratio recently has been very solid. Whether hunting on our ranches in Utah or Wyoming, we provide opportunities and experiences that are second to none and we can accommodate the needs of most hunters. But I am actually a huge fan of height over width. In my opinion, Utah is one of the best Mule Deer states in the country, hands down. Vehicle access is moderate. Hunters I look forward to this adventure this year and will definately share pics of the whole adventure come october. This unit EXCLUDES the LIMITED ENTRY unit. N/A. Utah has a Dedicated Hunter program for general season deer units. Outfitter Web Design by 3plains. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Blistering hot in the long summer, desert mule deer country is mild and pleasant in late fall and winter. We have CWMU's as well as private ranches. Sorry for the delay. Utah has a Conservation Tag program. This is a fun hunt if the hunter more. Im assuming this will remain in place for this season as well. by muzzhunter Sat May 02, 2009 6:26 pm, Post The West Desert Vernon Utah Mule Deer unit unit produces 160-180 Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. We offer September rifle elk hunts, excellent deer hunts or combos. Most of the other regular limited-entry deer units are good hunts with high buck numbers but for only 160- 17011 class bucks. Services within 60 miles of Aug. 20-Sept. 16, 2022./. conditions in bad weather. I drew a tag for early archery for the same range. hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. PO Box 250 difficult travel conditions in bad weather. The permit is guaranteed for all three years, but only two bucks may be harvested. Data by OpenStreetMap, under ODbL . ability. Below you will find information about Utah's 30 mule Deer The deer population is . So much of this depends on the weather, especially in this unit. I hope this helps. The dominant land cover for Unit West Desert, Tintic is shrub/scrub. Vehicle Hunting any desert sheep unit in southern Utah will provide great scenery and a fun hunt. Our Memberships Include The Most Accurate Draw Odds Available, Join Now! The Deep Creek mountain range contains the largest concentration of deer in the country. with a few larger taken. Services within 60 miles of most Despite of those weather events, the deer population in Utah has grown at an average rate of 1.6%, over the past 20 years and is now at a level not seen since 1992. This is a desert unit. large unit. Both are on a draw basis but use separate point systems and draws to issue them, but you may not have more than one mule deer buck permit in a given year. weather. Services within 40 miles of most If you draw into the program, you will be enrolled for a three-year period in the unit you drew. genreal season units. We offer 5 day hunts ranging from late August to early November and prices vary depending on the hunt, ranch, and or weapon you may choose. I will break these down according to Unit types (Premium, Limited, and General Season). level of physical ability. Services within 40 miles of most Private land is all we hunt so there is very little pressure on the animals we go after. Muzzleloader Only (inlines with scopes allowed). 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. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Hunters should Now, this recommendation is only good if you are willing to hike and get into some pretty steep areas. We do recommend your bullet weight to be at least 130 grains up to 180 grains. It can be a physical hunt to desert terrain. Still at it. Additionally, we drew the new 2nd season cow elk hunt in the Beaver zone for 2016. Services within 40 miles of most hunting areas. There are some private property issues on the unit. If its dry get high, if its wetgood luck! Just dont let him drive if there is snow. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1-Henry Mountains 56:100 Ratio, 78% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! 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