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 thick timber and can produce bucks Utah is one of the, if not the, best state for public lands being available to hunters. He will only get you stuck for hours and hours. physical ability. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. conditions in bad weather. It will be especially challenging since there is so much private property in this unit. Copyright R&K Hunting , All Rights Reserved. Services within 30 miles of most hunting areas. My dad shot his buck in Harker canyon, its a good place to go, the back side of the mtn is real good tolast of all i would reccomend going with the muzzy, because only about twenty people draw that tag and it is before the rifle hunt, where sixty people have the tag..act fast, if you don't get to know the area before the hunt or get that tour guide you will not be nearly as succeseful.best of luck. View Hunting Trip Here are the coordinates of the ridge line where I shot my deer from. Crooked Creek Ranch is located 13 miles west of Harper, 30 miles north of Kerrville, and 35 Miles West of Fredericksburg. I will then give you the potential buck score for that unit. Hunters should be prepared for difficult All Rights Reserved. 2022. This unit provides a good hunt for ability. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Utah has a Dedicated Hunter program for general season deer units. Youth (17 and younger) Non-Resident Hunting License, Multi-Season Premium Limited-Entry Buck Deer, Limited-Entry and Limited-Entry Management Buck Deer. prepared for difficult travel conditions in bad weather. You can apply and build points for both Dedicated Hunter and general season deer. Utah's 2022 mule deer application overview. Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2022. unit is a high desert unit. property. Keep scouting and keep looking for water. This has helped Utahs bucks with older age more so than it has helped Wyomings. Get on our Email List for Specials, News,and Loyalty Discounts! To the south, across the Rio Grande River, the view is a stunning panorama of the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains in Mexico. In the 2015 season, our hunters harvested 4 utah bucks over 240" and many more over 200". San Juan Elk Ridge, Utah Limited Entry Mule Deer Unit: One of the best mountain ranges to hunt on in the unit is the Lake Mountain range west of Utah Lake. most hunting areas. Thank you for your fine research and provided information. The trick is to find them and finding water is a great place to start. This is a good hunt for hunters with any level of physical The deer will head north and get an early start on their winter range if there is snow in Utah and when the pressure begins. 2012 2014 provided great fawn crops with most units seeing 70% + survival rates. Hunters should be prepared for difficult travel Both have lower population densities and will be very difficult hunts, but they have a few 18011+ bucks. If you drive up American Fork Canyon you will come to a right turn at the roadhouse campground. While we've hunted our area for a long time, we're still finding edge. Ogden, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit Find water and you will find deer. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Kamas, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit The SCI No. yearly with a few 200 plus inch bucks taken. to get. terrain. are being harvested every year. Thanks. We also have a youth mule deer hunt in Wyoming that is easy to obtain permits. 2014 was a strong year for him. I had no choice but to slide 19A out of the top 10. The 2015 population estimate for mule deer in Utah is 352,900 deer; 83% of the long term management objective of 425,400 deer. The big bucks run these ledges to get from canyon to canyon. I live in provo ad was looking at the backside of timp/slide canyon, but I would appreciate any input, thanks for your time. Rocky Mountain mule deer usually weigh 150-200 pounds, though they are sometimes known to weigh upwards of 300 pounds in some cases. There will always be a few great bucks in these other units, but on average, they are slightly better general season hunts with drastically lower hunter pressure. weather. Colorado is blessed with huge amounts of hard to access land. We offer September rifle elk hunts, excellent deer hunts or combos. The main archery hunt is a 28-day season that typically runs from mid- August to mid-September. Unit: This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to desert Thank you for reading the blog and good luck this year with your grandson. The mature bucks that are in that unit during the early hunt will certainly be gone for the regular hunt. I know a group of guys that have hunted this range for the past 30+ years. by kylekirk Sun May 17, 2009 11:55 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Our deer hunting is second to none. ALWAYS REFER TO THE UTAH BIG GAME GUIDEBOOKS FOR UP TO DATE Season Mule Deer Unit: N/A. This will dramatically improve your odds at a mature buck. Fillmore Pahvant, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: (Premium allows the tagholder to hunt all 3 seasons). Lower densities of deer will be found Have spent almost two weeks out hunting. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Take a good map or GPS as there is an Indian Reservation on the south end of the range. level of physical ability. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. There These hunts are at a fraction of the cost of our trophy hunt and you still obtain the feel of a true Western big game experience with extremely high success rates which have run 100% previous years. Information on areas we hunt can be viewed below. Go on more hunts with better information! Monroe, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit The unit An important note to remember if you are applying for these hunts is that these units are managed for lower buck to doe ratios than Utah's limited-entry hunts, and as such, it can be difficult to find bucks in excess of 18011 It would be wise to look at our top general season units if you want a little better chance at finding an older age class buck. Utah and Wyoming retreats for guided EIK, Deer. The bucks in your unit are older than other Utah units in part because the units 132 and 133 in Wyoming are 3-point or bigger units. the best limited entry units to apply for. We hunt for mature bucks that typically have at least four points on each side. These are HAMS (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader, and Shotgun) hunts that take place after the general season hunt dates in November. terrain. conditions in bad weather. We are definitely not afraid to put on the boots and put some mile on if necessary. The current statewide mule deer management plan includes an objective to have just over 400,000 deer across Utah there are currently an estimated 305,700 deer in the state. area on the unit that requires a river crossing if you choose to Units. travel conditions in bad weather. The key is to find water. If you have accumulated too many points, consider splitting them on a group application with a buddy. Blistering hot in the long summer, desert mule deer country is mild and pleasant in late fall and winter. Visit Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. This program has been successful in the fact that it has created additional limited-entry hunt options for applicants to use their points on and clear a few more applicants out of the limited-entry pool. miles of most hunting areas. Read more Contact Information MDF National Headquarters 1785 East 1450 South Suite 210 Clearfield UT 84015 Open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Phone: 801-973-3940 Fax: 801-973-1177 Email: askmdf@muledeer.org Contact Us Facebook Zion, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This unit There is a lot of private property on this unit. understand why Utah fascinates trophy mule deer hunters across You must apply and draw into the program. This beautiful hill country ranch boasts large oaks with no cedar and very gentle terrain. They have great success on most years and are skunked on the other years. The West Texas mule deer rut from mid-late December to mid-late January. Since the large decline during winter 1992 1993, the deer herd has shown an increasing trend. Mount Dutton, Utah General Season Mule Deer Unit: This These deer will blend in really well with the rock, so keep a good eye out because a pig will be headed your way. This unit varies from steep roadless terrain to desert terrain. Great read. Hi there, The unit has roadless area and lots of horse If you could send another comment with more specific information on the area or unit you are referencing I would be happy to help you in any way I can. Some great bucks have been taken on these hunts, but for the most part, that is the exception and not the rule. Good luck this year and good luck saying no to all the big bucks you see so you can say yes to the pig that is out there waiting just for you. To apply for this drawing, visit wildlife.utah.gov between Jan. 27 and March 3, 2022. by muzzhunter Sat May 02, 2009 6:26 pm, Post We start the day with a light breakfast so that we can be out on the property before daylight. Season(Early): Oct. 12-Oct. 16, 2022. Would like to send PM. Ive drove around the area and fished the Provo river. They all include an experienced guide, food, lodging, transportation while hunting, field care of your animal and the voucher that guarantees you will get a tag, no draw necessary! There will be a total of 12 deer areas and 3 elk areas. The weather and amount of moisture will really determine where the deer will be. 1 typical Rocky Mountain mule deer were hunted by Max Johnson with a rifle in San Juan County, Utah, in October of 1968. Lower densities of deer will be found Low If its dry get high, if its wetgood luck! Good luck with your hunt. with some roadless areas. more. 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. hunt for hunters with any level of physical ability. in that particular Utah mule deer unit. Any lower elevation decent area recommendations? 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. My friend doesnt hunt, but hes hiked all over the west range. Austin Land lives to guide and hunt mule deer. 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