Author Topic: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt (Read 4310 times)

Brushbuster · « **on:** October 29, 2018, 08:54:46 PM »

This year after 16 years applying, I luckily drew one of Utah’s Limited Book Cliffs Rifle Mule Deer Tags. I would be making the 1,100 mile one way trip solo and knew a scouting trip was not practical. Plus, the deer migrate into their wintering area during the hunt and would not be where I would hunt if I went earlier so I decided to go with a guide to due the tag justice.

On the third day of my journey I pulled into camp for my 5 day hunt. My guide and myself would be hunting together and be the only ones in camp.

Brushbuster · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2018, 08:56:57 PM »

I soon learned, the drought conditions this year resulted in poor horn growth and trophy quality. Even with the drought, this is still an exceptional hunt by Washington standards. I saw 20-30+ bucks per day. Most are 20-22 inch 3 and 4 pointers. Covering a lot of ground is the best way to hunt because there are so many deer to look over.

Brushbuster · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:00:16 PM »

On the morning of the third day I dropped this guy after a brief stalk. If you count his stickers and one brow-tine he is a 26 inch wide 6x5.

Brushbuster · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:03:27 PM »

Brushbuster · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:05:09 PM »

Book Cliffs is a super fun hunt in an area of high deer density. I saw a ridiculous amount of bucks in absolutely gorgeous country while having a tag in my pocket! It doesn’t get any better!

92xj · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:07:14 PM »

Congrats on a stud deer!

bowsandhose · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:12:31 PM »

Congrats. Sounds like a fun hunt. Maybe someday I will pull a Utah tag

Widgeondeke · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:17:52 PM »

Congrats on a successful hunt

Dan-o · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:38:56 PM »

Looks and sounds awesome.

Thanks for sharing.

bigmacc · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2018, 06:51:14 PM »

...great tag and buck!

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2018, 07:02:58 PM »

Good stuff

spin05 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2018, 12:42:35 AM »

ida tagged that one for sure

Machias · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2018, 07:57:00 AM »

Really nice buck, congrats!!!

cedarriver · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2018, 08:07:08 AM »

Congrats on a beautiful Buck. A lot of hidey holes in that country!

Muleyslyr · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2018, 05:26:07 PM »

Wow sounds like a great trip and looks like you did the tag justice. Nice job!

Ridgerunner · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2018, 09:33:25 PM »

Sweet buck, I’m sitting on a lot of points in Utah pretty close to the amount needed to draw the book cliffs, what outfitter did you use?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2018, 10:18:04 PM »

Dandy buck

congrats

CaNINE · « **Reply #17 on:** November 01, 2018, 05:42:24 AM »

Oh yeah that’s a great buck. Congratulations.

Brushbuster · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2018, 09:57:18 AM »

Quote from: Ridgerunner on October 31, 2018, 09:33:25 PM

Sweet buck, I’m sitting on a lot of points in Utah pretty close to the amount needed to draw the book cliffs, what outfitter did you use?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

PM sent.

Bigshooter · « **Reply #19 on:** November 02, 2018, 12:19:46 PM »

congrats

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 02, 2018, 12:27:31 PM »

Wow, that's a buck and hunt of a lifetime. Congratulations.

News:

Advertisement

Author Topic: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt (Read 4310 times)

Advertisement

Quick Links

Recent Topics