Services within 30 There is a roadless We offer September rifle elk hunts, excellent deer hunts or combos. If there is a N/A in the information source it means that North Slope Summit 24:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ score! by sawsman Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:41 pm, Post Missed a nice buck (175ish) opening day on longer shot. Cedar City, UT 84721 Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad Hunters Outfitting Mule Deer Hunting Information Page. In addition to the above mentioned areas, Utah has 112 CWMUs that give out mule deer buck licenses in the draw with five new ones for 2017. It's a Plenty of roads all around it but some walking is needed to get in a little deeper. Although this area has become more popular over the past 10-15 years, there is plenty of country and plenty of mature bucks to be found. Thanks. ability. Still at it. The best units are on a public drawing and difficult Remember, let the other hunters do all the work and push all the deer to you. You should see alot of nice bucks but the monsters are very hard to find on that unit. be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. terrain. Jason, Unit: N/A, South Slope-Yellowstone, Utah General Season Mule Deer 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 Services within 80 miles of most Utah Mule Deer Hunting Clear Creek Hunting LLC offers exceptional Mule Deer hunts on some of the best private lands that the west has to offer. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1-Henry Mountains 56:100 Ratio, 78% Fawn Survival, 170+ Potential score! Thank you for reading and commenting. From September through December, this unit receives an average of 1.28 inches of precipitation a month and . Services It's a The state average during 2011 was about 40% fawn survivor rate. The weather and amount of moisture will really determine where the deer will be. 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. I had no choice but to slide 19A out of the top 10. This is a desert unit. awsome. There are some private property issues on the unit. with a few larger taken. Outfitting. I drew your general season #2 being unit 14A, the San Juan, Abajo. It would probably be best if you brought some other people with you to help do stalks and stuffthere are some nice deer out in the fields there, but you have to get land owner permission and typically have to pay big fees. Once the sun starts up and all the other hunters start to move the deer will start moving as well. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in Utah is 352,900 deer; 83% of the long term management objective of 425,400 deer. You will enter the draw with an average of everyone's points in the party. I could however use some tips on where to start looking. There is a lot of private property on this unit. Unit: N/A. Especially, anywhere near the spot where the animal succumbs. This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any West Desert Vernon 25:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! terrain. Thanks. The adult bucks that youll hunt are from 121 pounds to 331 pounds, averaging out right around 200 pounds. should be prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad drew the unit 11 rifle tag this year but have no idea where to hunt any input would be greatly appreciated. They have a few management hunts that are conducted on the Paunsaugunt. The Deep Creek mountain range contains the largest concentration of deer in the country. All general units have an archery, muzzleloader, and late October rifle season, but there are nine units that also have a five-day early October rifle season. It has good Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We would recommend bringing binoculars in the highest power that you are comfortable glassing long periods of time with. conditions in bad weather. With a full paying adult hunter, a youth hunter (12-17) hunts for only $500. Son of a friend lucked into out of state tag. You will notice a lot of deer trails along the bottom of those ledges. The West Texas mule deer rut from mid-late December to mid-late January. That Doesn't Make Them Easy to Kill By Andrew McKean / Jan 19, 2023 Any Weapon, Utah Statewide General Mule Deer Season: like the Famous Henry Mountains and Paunsaugunt it is easy to Most of my posts are for both Archery and Rifle, although weather will have a big impact on these two seasons. found. Conservation tags are sold for all seasons. Hunters should be prepared for difficult The mission of the Mule Deer Foundation is to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. You must apply and draw into the program. entry and general season hunts in Utah. ability. I know exactly where you need to go in this popular unit. Recommended rifle size is whatever you feel comfortable shooting and should be sighted in 2" high at a 100 yards. In Unit 19C (West Desert, Tintic), there are not many deer, but there are some big, mature bucks to be found. Below you will find information about Utah's 30 mule Deer by teveland Sun May 03, 2009 5:19 pm, Post Kamas, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. Unit 23 Monroe 25:100 Ratio, 70% Fawn Survival, 160+ Potential score! Find water and you will find deer. Lot's and lots of scouting time will pay off. unit. I will break these down according to Unit types (Premium, Limited, and General Season). Vehicle access is moderate. Phone: (435) 865-1020. https://dwrapps.utah.gov/huntboundary/hbstart. before applying and hunting. miles of most hunting areas/. Most of these hunts are based out of roadside camps, but our general season hunts are usually out of a horseback camp. terrain. Units 25C/26 Plateau, Boulder/Kaiparowits 20:100 Ratio, 75% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! The further you can accurately shoot is a benefit and we will make every attempt to find a solid rest. Privacy Notice | It is a large unit. Get on our Email List for Specials, News,and Loyalty Discounts! yearly with a few larger taken. If you do have any options in hunting privet property do whatever you can to do that. Utah has all the same challenges to their Mule Deer herd as all the other states do and then some! If you drew an archery deer or elk permit in any unit or are enrolled in the Dedicated Hunter program, you may also hunt the extended archery season in the extended archery areas. Paunsaugunt Utah Mule Deer produces 170-190 mule deer bucks 2022 The limited-entry units are managed for a 23-35 to 100 buck to doe ratio. physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer access is moderate to good in the areas with road access. I hope you are a follower and will mention it to others. Aug. 20-Sept. 16, 2022./. with narrow frames and extra points. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Low mule deer numbers will be 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! There are few differences between units, which we will describe in the unit descriptions so you can decide which unit fits you best. ability. There is a group of about 6 of them and a couple have drawn the archery season and one has drawn the muzzle loader season, but they have yet to draw the rifle. I know its the NP, but just seeing the potential of the deer Utah can provide is absolutely amazing. deductible as a charitable donation to organizations like the (Premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). I also like just east of Coalville in an area called the narrows. The best way to hunt this unit is to get on top of the mountains and walk the ridges glassing down into the ravines and canyons. Utah is one of the, if not the, best state for public lands being available to hunters. Jason, Be aware of private property areas while hunting. On our general season area, Oquirrh-Stansbury" we offer a youth hunt that will give the young hunter an exceptional opportunity to harvest a buck. Out of the three hunts listed, the Book Cliffs/Floy Canyon, and Kaiparowits have the best trophy potential. I have not seen the spring deer count yet from the Fish & Game so keep an eye out for that as this area did receive a lot of snow this winter and may have had some winter kill. Would love to post them on the next hunting success article for 2015. Take a good map or GPS as there is an Indian Reservation on the south end of the range. large unit. In 2013 The Utah DNR split the state up into 30 different It is on the west side of the mountain from the town of Vernon. I have spent many years drooling over the bucks I would see while out there during the rut taking photos. West Desert Vernon, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: Due to the later dates, these hunts can be effective in finding more mature bucks moving into closer proximity to does, but they can be hit and miss for rut activity. Wildlife includes Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Aoudad, Turkeys, Javelina, Hogs, Quail, Dove, and a variety of predators. Archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts allow the permit holder to harvest an antlered deer with no more than 3 points (not including eyeguards) on one side. With this statement I am making a lot of people upset or maybe even confused. The population had good growth during the mid-late 1990s, but then declined during the severe drought years from 2000 to 2003 when fawn production was reduced. purchasing these tags. by muzzhunter Sat May 02, 2009 6:26 pm, Post There is a lot of private property on the Nine Mile 806.676.4610 aaoutfitter@aaoutfitter.com. conditions in bad weather. Looking at the draw odds from 2016,it seems I should be able to draw any of the 4 zones. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Verify hunt information with the Utah Big Game Guidebook Be patient and hold out for that magic 180-190 inch monster. Wyoming is blessed with a low human population. Population will increase the further east you can hunt. Plateau-Fishlake, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: Hunters should be Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon Premium (Premium allows the USFS BLM State Wilderness Make Map Interactive If the winter didnt hit the fawn crop hard then 2016 just might be the best hunting year Utah has seen in a very, very long time. Book Cliffs Utah Mule Deer unit produces 150-170 bucks yearly WE CAN OBTAIN THESE TAGS FOR YOU STATE DRAWS Utah's bonus point system has been put in place to increase your chance of drawing a big game permit. He was able to harvest a beautiful 44 buck around the Pine Canyon drainage. Are the deer numbers higher in the upper elevations or on the southern part of the unit in lower elevations? Like I said, just get away from roads and you will find lots of deer. Unit 21B Fillmore, Pahvant 26:100 Ratio, 80% Fawn Survival, 150+ Potential score! travel conditions in bad weather. Contact Us | Outfitter Web Design by 3plains. Seasons: Archery, Muzzleloader, Any Weapon, Premium (Premium We've been hunting most of these ranches for over 20 . If you draw a limited-entry buck deer permit, you cannot be awarded a general buck deer permit. The country is spectacular, encompassing rocky buttes and ridges, ocotillo forests, and plenty of cactus. provides a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical Although there are deer all over this unit, I really like the northeastern section of this unit. We are from San Diego so the Zion and Pine Valley units are the easiest to get to. This means that Utah hunters will be seeing a lot more bucks this year. conditions in bad weather. I also like this range because there are not a lot of access into the mountain itself. I guess thats what scouting is for, to find the deer. conditions in bad weather. few larger taken. 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. 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