Go shed hunting was founded to educate outdoorsminded people about the sport of shed antler hunting. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. The wasatch mountains offer more tags than any other unit while still producing great quality and the book cliffs units bitter creek and little creek are vast and remote areas in eastern utah. 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. Utah bookcliffs elk hunting tags archives huntersdomain. 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. We run our shed hunts in the famous edmonton bowzone and surrounding areas for white tail, and southeastern alberta for mule deer.
Just bring your boots and expect to do a lot of walking. Book cliffs recreation area this area contains 455,000 acres of diverse ecosystems in a very remote setting, and maintains a frontier mystique. Information about hunting big game species, including antlerless, in utah. Horseback day trips or weeklong utah horseback riding vacations, utah wilderness adventures, fly fishing trips or utah big game hunting trips can be yours with packages that are. Experience world class hunting for mule deer, elk, cougar, bear, turkey, moose, sheep and more.
The book cliffs is a part of the east tavaputs plateau that begins near green river, utah and extends eastward into colorado. According to the division of wildlife resources dwr, peo. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder, oquirrhstansbury, fillmore oak creek. Shed hunting in alberta primitive outfitting started running shed hunts for whitetail and mule deer in 1996. Pricing horseback riding vacations, utah fly fishing guides. Outdoor adventures for hunting and over night excursions into remote, seldomseen wilderness areas.
Our shed hunts run a minimum of three days up to a maximum of 5 days. I do not like road hunting and was able to do some short hikes to glassing points, but covering a lot of ground is the best way to hunt because there are so many deer to look over. Top 3 shed hunting tips legendary whitetails legendary. The wasatch mountains offer more tags than any other unit while still producing great quality and the book cliffs units bitter creek and little. We are a small operation and only take a limited number of hunters in this area. We decided to try shed hunting a few areas we had not been to before and were not able to get into. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Shane scott outfitting provides great customer service from the time you book. This is the footage from two quick trips i recently took.
Often referred to as antler hunting or shed hunting. The plateau boulder is famous for producing trophy quality bulls. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Our family has owned and operated the main canyon ranch since 1977. Manti, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. One of the biggest elk herds in utah is in the book cliffs. Book cliffs hunting, 6900 main canyon road, thompson. We decided to try shed hunting a few areas we had not been to before and were not able.
Beautiful utah horseback riding vacations and trail rides, camping, nature and wildlife photography and historic exploring in the book cliffs are all available. This book cliffs road less area for trophy bulls can be hunted with archery, rifle or muzzle loader depending on the tag that you draw. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Shane scott outfitting is a full service outfitting and hunting guide service in utah. Book cliffs, wild horse bench, any legal weapon, aug 1, 2021 jan. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads. In the remote eastern part of the state, the 2000foot cliffs will astound you when you first see them. Gt outfitters is from green river, utah, and joined guidefitter 6 years ago. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs. 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. The book cliffs little creek roadless area does require horses to. Join guidefitter to connect with gt outfitters and be part of a growing community of sportspeople and hunting outfitters who share your love of the hunt. To get sheds across the border there are a few different routes that you can go. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres.
Book cliffs recreation area bureau of land management. Drop camp or expert guided even catered book cliffs utah big game hunting trips that you will remember for a lifetime. There is some great habitat in utah, and sheep hunting should improve in the coming years. This outfitter operates on 3 of the top utah elk units. These changes range from new hunts to quota changes along with the. While game is plentiful in the region, finding that trophy animal can be difficult for someone unfamiliar with the units. The following week, grandpa, was hunting the book cliffs with the same rifle dad had used to dispatch his trophy a week earlier. The bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. All of these agencies basically agree that 4 or less sheds are acceptable to bring across. We have had over 30 years experience hunting this unit. 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.
Grand, and carbon counties over the rugged terrain of the book cliffs. Utah bookcliffs elk hunting tags, guided hunts for cow elk and bulls. This unit can also be hunted on the nonresident tag. Day trips or weeklong utah horseback riding vacations, utah wilderness adventures, fly fishing trips or utah big game hunting trips can be yours with packages that are family. Though not required in all cases, horses are typically available on these hunts. Most people buzz past the book cliffs along interstate 70 and never stop to look twice. I spend a lot of time in the woods each spring looking for sheds and scouting for big bucks. Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding the specific weapon season you prefer. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk. Flying j outfitters offers the best of utah wilderness adventures with expert wranglers and nature guides coupled with amazing utah fly fishing. Sego is a ghost town you can explore on your way to the high point at the end of sego canyon. This unit should provide opportunity to take a 160 170 class ram. A big issue i often see, is realizing the difference between shed hunting and.
If youre looking for a bookcliffs or manti hunting outfitter give us a call. So far this winter has been very mild, however we are seeing several bucks on trail camera and glassing that only have one side. My canadian shed hunting trip shed antler hunting in. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. Apply for hunts at the utah division of natural resources website. January 21, 2021 shed hunting illinois update shed season is here in illinois and the deer antlers are starting to drop.
The book cliffs, year round, 2020 shed hunting from jan. If you want to come for a shed hunt, it is possible. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. It is important to hire a guide that you can trust and has real experience in the area you are hunting. So i am lucky enough to have a job that puts me out in the book cliffs for. Aprilmay shed hunting utah 2018 book cliffs youtube. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Wild idaho outifitters links of related sites and other. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Flying j outfitters offers the best of utah wilderness adventures with expert wranglers and nature guides coupled with amazing utah fly.
Come hunt with us 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. Utah book cliffs and petroglyphs trips a fun wilderness. Guide and outfitter 588 us route 1 weston, maine 04424 tel. If you are interested in coming to utah in pursuit of a world class trophy or a hunt to fill the freezer you are in the right place. Specializing in hunting the book cliffs and manti units of utah. You get to see some very beautiful wildlife, and in the spring is when you may get to see there young also.
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. The book cliffs are a very fun and fact filled place to do spring and summer trips. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous escarpment in the world. Book cliffs bull elk trophy hunting and cow elk hunts, book cliffs mule deer hunting. I killed a 160165 buck at 25 yards that was really old. They caught this lion living at our cabin in willow creek. Myself and our other hunting partner had successful hunts last year. Shawn labrum sent me this picture from 30 years ago. Hey guys, brand new to the site and brand new to shed hunting. However i archery hunt the colorado bookcliffs every year.
From the road, the book cliffs are just a dull, lifeless looking prominence that skirts the far edge of a wide, barren. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. 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. You do have to go by the regulations of the us fish and wildlife service and the usda, along with mn and ontario dnr laws. We have some of the best guides who have all taken trophy animals and want to share their passion for hunting with you. Based out of mack, co we are very fortunate to have the utah bookcliffs located right in our back yard. The last few state record bulls have come out of the book cliffs. Dad was in total dismay of the events that unfolded. Although remote, youll find a trip to the cliffs will provide a wide array of outdoor activities. If you want to find a lot of sheds, you have to put on the miles. Hunted it almost every year for a long time before it became le, hunt.
I live fairly close and used to shed hunt the area. Utah dwr announces 2021 big game recommendations gohunt. The buck was later inspected at a check point, and was estimated to be over ten years old. Beautiful utah horseback riding vacations and horse trail rides, camping, nature and wildlife photography and historic exploring in the book cliffs are all available.
The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. The book cliffs geographic area spans the border into colorado and is one of the best kept secrets in the west in my personal opinion. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting.
Elk hunts are either four or five day hunts taking place from from september to. 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. According to the sheriffs office, the men had been looking for shed elk antlers. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. Iowa offers some of the best shed hunting the country has to offer. Thanks guys, it would be fun to put a trip together for next yearill be going back for sure. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. Book cliff outfitters has been in business since 1995 offering hunts for the following. This is a highlight of a 2017 book cliff shed hunt. Diamond mountain northeast of vernal, and the book cliffs, south of sr 45 near. Small game and bird hunting is excellent in utah as well, with pheasants, ducks, geese, rabbits, sage grouse, forest grouse, chukar, doves, and wild turkeys available in good numbers. Kylers first shed and its a big one with 8 score able points. Bookcliffs deer hunt my hunting partner had a successful deer hunt in the bookcliffs.
For the spencers this annual shed hunting trip is as important as the. We offer some of the best utah elk hunting guides anywhere. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. This outfitter offers hunts that require the hunter to draw a permit as well as hunts where a tag can simply be purchased. Dougs point above thompson springs is a fun side trip and a great place for a picnic. 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 wildlife. We hunt the book cliffs, central mountains manti, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. I am even willing to meet up and be showed the way of the shed hunt. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. You can thank yourselves when you cant find sheds anymore.
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