It was a lot of fun and a hunt we will never forget. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land. One on one hunts can be arranged for an additional fee. Books has 200 potential some years, some years you have ypo hope for 170. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar youtube. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Book a hunt bookcliff outfitters colorado elk and deer. 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.
Homeland security orders opening of longclosed road in idaho. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. The industry leader for everything western hunting. We have three openings for mule deer hunts this fall.
We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Camp consists of cabin tents with wood burning stoves. Book cliffs which had a higher buckdoe ratio than the north. Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Terrain contains arid desert, salt flats, small mountain ranges, and rugged rock features. Nikon m223 14x20 rifle scope, point blank reticle, matte black 8485 webygeek. The bookcliffs deer herd was very low at the turn of the century, but rebounded dramatically. 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. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Add some of utahs best backcountry fishing in the mix and you have the makings for an amazing utah outdoor hunting experience.
The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. 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. So next time your out on the divide and see the ranchers pushing cows, fixing fence, installing solar wells. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife. Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah. Wildlife species in the area include mule deer, rocky mountain elk, antelope, mountain lion, black bear, waterfowl, shorebirds, blue and sage grouse, golden. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Archery, muzzleloader, any weapon, premium premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons.
I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. You do have a legitimate opportunity to kill a 200 inch mule deer here, but everyone knows it. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. The book cliffs are for spike only while the uintas are for any bull. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included. 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. The wild horse area is characterized by four major canyon systems falling to gentle sloping plateaus covered in sagebrush and pinon juniper. Wlh is consistently harvesting more 200 mule deer bucks than any other outfit in the country.
The little book cliffs wild horse range is located in northwest colorado, about 8 miles northeast of grand junction. Some of the country is pretty tough alongside the pink cliffs and bryce canyon national park and the success rate, while high, isnt quite as high as the book cliffs. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Book cliffs roadless has a high hunter success rate 50% to 81. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide. There are many colorado and utah hunting outfitters to choose from and you want to choose a reliable hunting guide to make sure your next hunt.
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. 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. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. We take small groups of 810 hunters per hunt with one guide for every two hunters. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. 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. The buck we called trubisky when we first found him in june turned into a. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states.
The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. We have excellent elk hunts with about a 99% success rate with bulls between 315 to 380 with bigger possible. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. The book cliffs is a giant hunting area that offers great potential for trophy elk and deer. Elk and deer archery seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah hunting experience.
Check out their website at double c guides and outfitters or contact hunters trailhead for more details. Double c knows this area well and will work hard to insure a successful hunt. Deer migrate each year to their winter ranges in the first week of october regardless of snow or other weather conditions. Footage of book cliffs bucks and hunt explained through selfie video. One guide per hunter, lodging meals and transportation. I headed out there on the 21st not having anytime to do any preseason scouting but i know the area and knew where i wanted to be. We are proud to make this great unit the heart of our operation.
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 the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. Depending on the unit these hunts may take place on private ranches as well as on public lands. Deer limited beaver deer beaver deer limited book cliffs deer limited book cliffs. 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. Hunts run five hunting days plus one day in and one day out for travel. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. Our primary area is colorado unit 61, as most of you know unit 61 is one of colorado s most soughtafter trophy elk and deer units. Drop camps are an alternative for the inshape experienced hunter who may be on a budget or who may just not want to feed livestock all year to use for 1 week a year but wants to get away from the crowds and access the remote parts of elk country and have energy enough when he gets there to actually hunt. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Idaho unit 66 hunt pricing flying j outfitters, inc. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry.
Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated.
Utah book cliffs elk hunt good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. Hunt with us this season and you will see great hunting areas, hard work ethics, and first class western hospitality. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. Most book cliffs deer migrate to the north, however some migrate south. We like to talk with you and help guide you to the perfect hunt that will fit the adventure you are looking for.
The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Im bad at scoring and probably worse at trophy hunting. Book cliffs mule deer are traditional in their migration and winter areas. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. When really management of those herds should get the blame. Colorado river cutthroat trout, wild bison, and rocky mountain bighorn.
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