Its something i dream about all year and when i finally get the chance to go ride into the high country with my trusting animals its so rewarding. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Sometimes it is that simple, but usually it wont be. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. It brings you both exciting knowledge about deer habitats and the best outdoor times. Mule deer hunting is an alltime american classic as the hunt for mule deer can be experienced on most parts of the north american west coast. Although many of our hunters book combination hunts, if you would like to arrange a. 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. While this book has information on high country mule deer, its full of practical knowledge on hunting in the aspen and conifer low country, as well as the arid sage terrain of the west. Bow hunting mule deer can be made easier with the right equipment. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit.
We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. It covers not only the high country, but also the aspenconifer and aridsage country of the western states. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Thanks to gps technologies, a recent study has found that the red desert mule deer of wyoming migrate 150 miles north into the. Mule deer hunting in wyoming table mountain outfitters. Hunting mule deer is in our blood, the actual kill is a bonus but the luxury of sitting in the high country with all the big game animals including mule deer and elk is a true blessing. Nov 27, 2006 book cliffs buck post by 79ford sun aug 07, 2011 1.
In this book youll learn several of mikes strategies that hes used to. Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah with a muzzleload. You can expect to harvest trophies ranging from 2228 when muledeer hunting in wyoming with us. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. Lynn hadlock lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. Bearpaw outfitters offer guided, semiguided, and unguided mule deer hunts, guaranteed hunts, horseback drop camps, and diy mule deer hunting maps for doityourself hunters. A velvetracked giant utah mule deer taken on opening day. Jt is one of my best friends and we have hunted together for many years. Learn everything about hunting colorado mule deer unit 31. Guided regular trip rifle hunting stalking bow hunting. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. 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. Use this map for hunting in the book cliffs, nine mile, and south slope units.
Robby is a devoted mule deer hunter who runs a scouting and outfitting business as well. We have enjoyed close to 100% opportunity in the last 12 years. Maintain a healthy mule deer population within the long term carrying capacity. Mule deer hunts we use some ground blinds, but mainly spot and stalk. Whether youre planning your first western hunting adventure or youve already been bitten by the trophy mule deer bug, you will gain from this book an arsenal of proven tips and tactics, along with a renewed vigor to seek lonesome mountains in pursuit of the buck of a lifetime. Just search hunting big mule deer on amazon or try clicking here. Mule deer hunting tactics 50 years of practical mule deer knowledge, is vastly different than mikes first mule deer book. In this book, mike gives solid information on mule deer behavior as well as tactics for finding and harvesting a trophy buck.
Dec 12, 20 subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. A dozen quickhit mule deer tactics every pro uses havalon. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. This is because to do it correctly, a hunter has so much to learnincluding learning about mule deer habitats, and how deer use those habitats at different times of the year, and under diverse conditions. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus.
Here are some tips and tactics that bring success to top mule deer hunters. The mule deer rifle hunts are spot and stalk from 4wd vehicles on large private ranches. Photograph by donald m jones whitetail bowhunters sit in trees and mule deer hunters spot and stalk. When you think of western mule deer hunting, sns outfitters is. No other outfitting operation can offer a mule deer hunt for any hunter based upon his trophy caliber desires. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Below is a list of the archery equipment you will want to consider buying before you begin mule deer bowhunting. New bowhunting tactics for taking big mule deer bucks. Hunting big mule deer the book semiguided and self. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar.
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. The divisions wildlife board has also prohibited deer hunting in the entire book cliffs area for the past two years, and the division of wildlife plans further scientific studies to address the. Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw. Nebraska mule deer hunts, mule deer hunting, mule deer guides. When dad finally drew this mule deer tag in utahs book cliffs, he was eight years into a multiple myeloma diagnosis and fighting for every hunt a scenario he. When it comes to mule deer hunting, eyesight is your most useful piece of equipment. If you are looking for an exceptional mule deer this is the place to go. Due to this geographical spread, there are numerous subspecies of mule deer, which are divided by a series of small differences in appearance and size. Book cliffs recreation area, desolation canyongrey canyon recreation area, fantasy canyon, sand wash recreation area, white river. The book cliffs deer herd is summer range limited and exhibits slower herd.
Its something i dream about all year and when i finally get the chance to go ride into the. 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. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. I wouldnt say that schuh has quite the same talent, but hunting opencountry mule deer is still well written. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife.
It was a tough dry hunt, and was able to anchor this monster just a couple of days into the hunt. 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 19962000. Feb 22, 2016 come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Deer hunting elk hunting idaho hunting hunting trips. Book cliffs bucks scouting before the hunt 819 youtube. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Mike eastman, the foremost authority on mule deer hunting, shares tips and tactics, advice on field judging information on high country areas, and supporting photos of big bucks including wyoming living legend, popeye. Idaho mule deer hunting outfitter guides guaranteed hunts. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. Always in demand, this book is the ultimate resource for mule deer hunters. 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.
Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. 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. Bentley had made several trips to the book cliffs before the season to scout the. He, justin and i were lucky enough to have drawn book cliffs tags. Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains, fillmore oak creek, west desert vernon, and the oquirrh stansbury units.
A few clips of some of the deer we were able to locate on our. As the mule deer hunting changes, we adapt and use the best hunting method. Like other hunting sports, hunting mule deer is one of the oldest sporting traditions in the world. Hunting nebraska muledeer monarch of the sandhills winchester deadly passion season 3. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. What begun as nothing but a traditional arizona animal game has continued to become the mule deer hunting of today not just a simple hunting game, but one that is an integral part of many festivals and holidays. Mule deer hunting in the backcountry using spike camping has been quite successful for us and allows hunters to learn a different set of hunting tactics vs. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Plus you can go premium and get 5 year stats and access to premium content. The hunt of your lifetime is waiting book your hunt.
Utah book cliff deer hunt big game hunt big game hunting. Mule deer hunting tactics is mike eastmans second book on mule deer hunting. Our mule deer hunting grounds accommodate most deer hunters of any age and hunters with challenges. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Cerulli has a knack for writing that is absent in much of the hunting literature. In fact, some equipment is necessary to give bow hunters the upper hand. Make the most of your mule deer hunting experience by hitting the trails with big timer outfitters llc in salmon, idaho. The average success rate on our mule deer hunt is 95100% with more than 100% opportunity. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. From this camp you will be hunting some of the best mule deer country in colorado. It sounds easy find a mule deer, sneak within range, and make a clean shot. Jan 09, 2014 when it comes to mule deer hunting, eyesight is your most useful piece of equipment. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts.
Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. The photo above is a ram i took in 1993 on the west edge of the books. Use every strategymuleylike or notfrom your whitetail playbook to optimize your opportunities for success this fall. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. If you follow that mindset on your next western mule deer bowhunt, you might be limiting yourself and your success.
I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. The above map may be useful for the following recreation destinations. Mule deer hunting tactics by mike eastman goodreads. View harvest reports, draw odds, preference points, regulations, elevation, maps, vegetation analysis, really anything pertaining to hunting mule deer this fall. I can also send you signed author copies for a nominal charge. Southern idaho is known for trophy mule deer hunting. We do the prescouting prior to your arrival for your hunting satisfaction. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer.
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