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Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« 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.
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« 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.
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« 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.
« Last Edit: October 29, 2018, 09:24:10 PM by Brushbuster »
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2018, 09:03:27 PM »
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« Last Edit: October 29, 2018, 09:25:30 PM by Brushbuster »
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« 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!
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2018, 09:07:14 PM »
Congrats on a stud deer!
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2018, 09:12:31 PM »
Congrats. Sounds like a fun hunt. Maybe someday I will pull a Utah tag
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2018, 09:17:52 PM »
Congrats on a successful hunt  :tup:
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2018, 09:38:56 PM »
Looks and sounds awesome.

Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2018, 06:51:14 PM »

 :tup:...great tag and buck!
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2018, 07:02:58 PM »
Good stuff
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2018, 12:42:35 AM »
ida tagged that one for sure
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2018, 07:57:00 AM »
Really nice buck, congrats!!!
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2018, 08:07:08 AM »
 Congrats on a beautiful Buck. A lot of hidey holes in that country!
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Re: Brushbuster’s 2018 Utah Deer Hunt
« 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!
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