The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Specializing in the roadless book cliffs, wasatch mountains, plateau boulder. We grew up hunting these mountains and over the past 25 years have come to know them well. Apply for hunts with the utah division of natural resources. Red cliffs adventure lodge activities provides year round adventures and entertainment. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. For the hunter fortunate enough to draw a permit, utah elk hunting is about as good as it gets. Utah big game outfitters premier utah big game guide. Provide recognition to guided and unguided hunters. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. Includes private land, private land within the cwmu program, national forest, blm, and federal lands with trails and roads. Looking down into elkhart cliffs canyon from the west rim may 2018 photo by tom garrison it was good hiking weather a deep blue sky, a few. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. There is also a general season elk hunt not considered a trophy hunt.
The pausaugunt is not that wide, bryce is on the east and the sevier vaey on the west. The official publication of the wyoming outfitters and guides association. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. 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. Utah hunting guides and outfitters find your next hunt in utah.
Bull elk limitedentry draw tag the state of utah offers limitedentry drawings for bull elk. Oct 10, 20 here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide.
Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too. The little creekroadless hunt is a pack in hunt on mules while staying in a wall tent with a wood burning stove. Utah big game outfitters is the premier hunting outfitter in the state of utah. Southeast utah is a must for any utah travelers itinerary. All general deer units have limited entry muzzle loader. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Discover the landscapes of utah s beautiful canyons with four seasons guides. Utah bookcliffs roadless area elk hunts allout guiding. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. Last summer, the ute indian tribe donated 14 bison to the dwr.
We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. Utah hunting trips for elk, deer, mountain goat, moose and pronghorn. Double c guides and outfitters operates on all subunits of the wasatch mountains and the book cliffs as well as the trophy elk unit of plateau, boulderkaiparowits. The roadless book cliffs are not huge in size, but is far bigger than can be hunted in a single season. Start by clicking on one of the outdoor resources listed in the light green bar to the. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts.
The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. We are expert colorado elk hunters and offer bow and rifle hunting adventures. Utah s outdoor guides and guiding companies have decades of experience to help you and yours navigate the gorgeous landscapes in deserts and mountains. Im sure other people are watching him, and i dont have a tag, so if you have a tag for the book cliffs send me a pm and ill do what i can to steer you in the right direction.
May 27, 2011 after 14 points my dad and i finally drew book cliffs in utah hopefully we will bring a few big boys back for charlie to work on. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is big bulls still hang out there. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan plateaus, ending near grand junction, colorado. As the name implies, this is an area that is accessible by foot traffic or horseback only. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide on utahs.
Southeast utah moab has long been a favorite destination for locals and world travelers alike. Our clients have purchased a public utah auction tag or waited years to draw their coveted big game tag in the utah drawing system. The roadless area of the book cliffs requires the use of horses to hunt effectively and double c has the knowledge and experience to insure a. We started outfitting in 1961 with 5 canoes, 6 tents, 24 packsacks, 24 paddles, 24 sleeping bags, 6 cook kits, 6 axes, saws, shovels, and tarps, and other miscellaneous items, plus a 1957 ford station wagon and a canoe trailer to haul the canoes, food, and equipment for. Biologists released the bison onto public land in an area in the book cliffs. If you book a hunt with us, and you never get the chance to.
Comprehensive safety discussion kicks off the trip on day 1, followed by. Comprehensive safety discussion kicks off the trip on day 1, followed by daily safety briefings at each field stop. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. Good morning everyone, i drew the book cliffs bitter creek south unit for archery this year in utah.
I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Rate utah guide services and request information about your next hunt. We offer affordable hunts and quality big game hunting. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. View guides tour and rental companies in moab to help plan your utah vacation. Information page for all canoeing rivers in indiana. Best known perhaps for its assocation with the fast and furious indianopolis 500, indianas capital city offers those who look beyond the track a number of museums, a sprawling riverside park,lively arts districts and a range of college sports. Visit the northwest virtual sportshows shopping directory to see the list of exhibitors participating in this years 100% online. They are easier to draw and provide great trophy bull opportunity. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Trophy class bulls are taken every year all across the state and the deer hunting in utah also holds some real trophy potential. Utah is in the good old days of elk hunting right now. Heres something ive been thinking about doing for a little while.
Utah offers archery, any weapon and muzzleloader limited entry trophy bull hunts. I dont know which of the 2 is considered the roaded side. Youve waited years to experience this hunt of a lifetime. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right. This is a wilderness hunt in one of utahs most prized areas. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Produce an accurate, permanent record of big game trophies in the state of utah. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided book cliffs hunt is for you. Ive hunted so utah from page to the paria and up to tropic and canaan mtn and the deer dont move down unless something moves them mostly cold and snow.
The utah division of fish and game has managed for true trophy quality elk hunting. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. 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. Nestled near 11,000foot grand mesa and the 7,500foot book cliffs, grand junction is the largest city in western colorado. To purchase the utah s biggest bucks book please click here. Ive heard 170 180 which doesnt seem great for a 16 bonus points hunt. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide on. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. Formerly wasatchuintah guides and outfitters we are a small yet personal utah hunting guide operating in several of the top producing hunting units in the state.
This style of hunt captures that old west spirit in every elk hunter. Red cliffs adventure lodge activities provides year round. I was hoping to gather some more information on the area if anyone has hunted this area for elk in the past. We can offer three base camps plus a summer pack station near elkhart park. Competitive rates and utah big game trophy hunts for the serious hunter. This is a wilderness hunt in one of utah s most prized areas. Being a nonresident, the time it takes to draw i will most likely try somewhere else. Fast friendly service specializing in vans, suvs and trucks. Click here to get information on our scheduled hunts and rates. I have been told that the roaded side of the books cliffs is the one to go with. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion.
Millions of people who pass through northeastern utah skirt the lower edge of the book cliffs, but few realize whats on top. Canyonlands by night and day is the most experienced jet boat company on the colorado river, running tours since 1963 from moab. Book cliffs, little creek roadless the book cliffs, little creek roadless unit is one of our favorite elk areas. We are lucky enough to be licensed to guide in a couple of those very special areas like the wasatch mountains limited entry elk hunting area and book cliffs limited entry elk and mule deer hunting. If youre looking to go elk hunting in colorado or utah you have come to the right place. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus.
At an altitude of 4,586 feet, warm summers and moderate spring, fall and winter seasons allow for yearround golf, hiking and biking. Book cliff outfitters has been in business since 1995 offering hunts for the following. We have been hunting colorado and utah elk and deer for over 30 years. Every saturday morning, ill post various rv and camping news from around the country. Dont wait any longer to book your next hunt with utah big game outfitters.
After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Maybe ill talk to the higher ups about a new area for these. Offering rentals, sales, and tours, lake powell paddleboards and kayaks is a family owned and operated business located in downtown page, arizona. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck.
Welcome to bookcliff outfitters where weve been hunting elk, mule deer, mountain lion and you name it in the same colorado and utah. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Search for guides and outfitters in utah s castle country region. Book your next hunt with bookcliff outfitters youll be glad you did.
I still havent decided whether to throw my hat in for the book cliffs or oquirrhstansbury for this year, but i dang sure wouldnt waste my. Experienced scenic horseback riding vacations, day horseback trail rides, camping, guided utah fly fishing in the uinta mountains and book cliffs big game. Utah hunting trips double c guides utah outfitter and guide. Both times i have seen him its been nothing but hind end and antlers though and i havent been able to get a picture of him. Utah limited entry units are arguably the best in the western united states for trophy elk. Aug 12, 2009 the book cliffs are in eastcentral utah. Shane scott outfitting hunts are all fair chase hunts in utah. Also provide recognition to the guides and outfitters of utah. Click on the river for indepth information about each river including maps to all public access points, weather, current river levels and local oufitters. A person must put in an application to the state for a drawing of one of these permits. Here i am making my way through a roadless area in bookcliffs, utah for my annual hunting trip. Book cliffsdesolation canyon region between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain.
Because of the focus on just a few units, our knowledge of each area is vast, which means greater success rates and better quality for clients. I just move to utah and found out that instead of waiting for 58 more years before hunting elk in one of the better units as a nonresident, i can do so in 20 as a resident. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. If you are looking to hunt utah s wasatch mountains, our professionally guided elk, deer, and black bear hunts on a private 5,000acre ranch provide you with an unsurpassed opportunity for success. Orem, ut 2005 guide of the year two ocean pass outfitting.
There are few things in hunting more exhilarating than to hear the bugle of a mature bull elk on a crisp fall morning, and fortunately we are able to hunt these magnificent animals during the peak of the rut. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. The roadless area of the book cliffs requires the use of horses to hunt effectively and double c has the knowledge and experience to insure a successful hunt. Here you can expect to find all the information that you will need to plan your next trip, including. Double c guides and outfitters offers professional and personal hunting trips for trophy elk, deer, mountian goat, and moose on utahs wasatch, book cliffs, and. The bookcliffs is one of utahs best trophy elk hunting areas. Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states. Book cliffs little creek, book cliffs bittercreek south, book cliffs south cisco and the. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Predators, new roads, overhunting and poor fawn crops had decimated the previously plentiful deer to the point that the area was closed to hunting 19962000.
Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw but have shyed away because of true trophy potential atleast from what ive heard. A familyowned business offering day trips to canyonlands national park and various evening dinner boat cruises. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Welcome to indianas premier outdoor information website. Book cliffs bull elk hunts flying j outfitters, inc. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. You can book water, land or air tours for your onestopshop of moabs best tours. Mt dutton would be a sure thing and book cliff is a strong possibility. To purchase the official utah big game records book please click here.
Youre just two clicks away from a great destination, where you can enjoy a variety of activities. New bison herd doing well in utah s book cliffs utah last winter, the transplant of 30 bison from the henry mountains to the book cliffs. Tavaputs ranch, located in the remote book cliffs of eastern utah, offers a unique homespun working ranch experience. Rv and camping news tidbits from around the country. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. Its no secret that it is also one of the most remote trophy hunting units in the state giving it a. Whether you have drawn a coveted limited entry elk permit, a once in a lifetime mountain goat tag, or if you are just looking for some help on a general season deer or elk hunt, we have a hunt for you. Leader arrives a few days early for pretrip safety reconnaissance of all field stops and roadstracks.
Top of the castlegate sandstone, sagers canyon, book cliffs, eastern utah. Browse a selection of hunting trips in utah directly from outfitters. Utah recently began giving november trophy bull elk hunts. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Complete listing of all guide and guiding services in utah. 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 is a. It was a hunt that i will remember for a long time.
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