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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 12:49:58 AM

Title: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 12:49:58 AM: Well,

My brother got into trouble. He doesn't hunt but his 13 year old son wanted to so the boy passed hunter ed. They live in Utah and my bro just called to say that his son drew the Youth Any Bull permit. Big chunks of the state are open to him.

My bro is overwhelmed. He's never hunted elk, or deer.

I'm thinking I might have to head there to help.

It's a rifle hunt, Sept 15-22.

Anybody know anything about Utah or where to start my research?

Yikes.

Thanks!

Dan
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on July 15, 2012, 05:46:50 AM: Can he hunt anywhere in the whole state? I don't know much about Utah...but I'm sure a google search will pull up the premier units.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: couesbitten on July 15, 2012, 07:49:41 AM: I'd go over to http://www.monstermuleys.com/ (http://www.monstermuleys.com/) and introduce yourself. Share your dilemma with them, and I'd be suprised if you didn't get some help.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: kramer on July 15, 2012, 10:12:54 AM: what untits can he hunt ? i may be of some help .
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 15, 2012, 01:14:31 PM: You better head down there dano.....that would be a fun hunt to get ur nephew a nice bull :tup:
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: arrowflinger on July 15, 2012, 01:29:00 PM: I may be able to help a little also......where does he live and what units can he hunt?
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 06:07:09 PM: Thanks all.

The tag is for all the "General" hunt areas. I'll post link to a map later, when I get home.

I might just have to head down there...... :-)
Title: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: iRem on July 15, 2012, 06:30:46 PM: Diffenetly send us additional info and I can try to help out with the others!
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 09:57:04 PM: Thanks all!

Here's a link to the hunt description. I tried extracting info from the page, but i can't. The map shows the areas, and the text underneath lists the areas. Basically, it's any of the generally open areas, but he get's to hunt any bull during the rut (Sept. 15-23) with a rifle!!!!

http://wildlife.utah.gov/HAM/public/details_hunt.php?hunt_id=1441 (http://wildlife.utah.gov/HAM/public/details_hunt.php?hunt_id=1441)

I'd sure apprecaite the help!

Dan
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: lagnar on July 15, 2012, 10:31:01 PM: I've hunted north and south. Near which city is he living, you probably don't want to drive to far away. Name a city and I can get him pointed to a good mountain.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 10:36:30 PM: He lives in the Salt Lake Valley. He is willing to travel - goes to Flaming Gorge a lot. I used to see a bunch of elk around there....... but it's been 20 years since I've been there.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2012, 10:38:16 PM: And........... THANKS!!!
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 16, 2012, 08:37:32 AM: You better take lots of pics if you go or its back to runs dungeon :chuckle:
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: arrowflinger on July 16, 2012, 08:49:10 AM: look into the Crawfords mountain range near Randolph.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 16, 2012, 09:22:07 AM: Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on July 16, 2012, 08:37:32 AM
You better take lots of pics if you go or its back to runs dungeon :chuckle:

:yeah: PLEASE get pics, share them and don't lose your camera! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

In all seriousness, congrats to your nephew and it sounds like you've got some leads but definitely at least check out Monster Muleys because those guys have about every piece of knowledge imaginable on Utah Bulls. I like checking out the diversity of out of state elk on there just to have something else to drool over but I don't know anything else about them. :dunno:
Title: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: iRem on July 16, 2012, 10:49:24 AM: I think since he knows the Gorge, I would highly look into the north side of Gilbert Peak - China Meadows east. I hunt this area with family and run into elk every year I go! Look at the China Meadows area and move east along the WY/UT boarders! Good luck, any thing else let me know.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 16, 2012, 11:10:54 AM: If I was trying to kill a huge bull I would be heading to Scofield .......... :yeah: Huge bulls :tup:
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: bearpaw on July 16, 2012, 11:25:56 AM: I guide in Utah every year and know the north half of the state very well. Most of the large bulls are in the Limited-Entry units or on private land in the general units. The general units have some fairly good hunting for spike to 5 pt bulls, but as I said you can find bigger bulls on private land in those units. Have your brother-in-law ask around and try to get access from some friend or acquaintance for private land. If that fails, I would hunt the Uintas.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: bearpaw on July 16, 2012, 11:36:46 AM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on July 16, 2012, 11:10:54 AM
If I was trying to kill a huge bull I would be heading to Scofield .......... :yeah: Huge bulls :tup:

This whole area is good but Limited-Entry or CWMU, no general tags.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: lagnar on July 16, 2012, 01:10:32 PM: Just looked at the areas for Utah Youth Hunts, have to say its not the best areas. The only area that overlaps with places I've hunted are the Henry Mountains. My advice is to find a large cattle rancher or farmer, ask around. I wouldn't be so worried about getting a huge animal in the available hunt units, rather just try to find a herd or any sign, I'd ask at the local coffee shops early in the mornings (look for ranch trucks in the parking lots), let them know you just want a shot at one... take a map and they often point you to a few canyons to scout. Buy them coffee and doughnuts first, it goes a long ways. Sorry.
PS. "Desert hunt," don't hunt like your in the trees. Big difference.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 16, 2012, 10:24:04 PM: Thanks, all.

I love this site!
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: bearpaw on July 17, 2012, 05:17:04 PM: Optics is where it's at, find good vantage points and glass, glass, glass. If I remember the season timeframe correctly, you should be able to call too.
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: Dan-o on July 18, 2012, 02:47:15 PM: Quote from: bearpaw on July 17, 2012, 05:17:04 PM
Optics is where it's at, find good vantage points and glass, glass, glass. If I remember the season timeframe correctly, you should be able to call too.

Calling should work. Season is Sept. 15-22....... :tup:
Title: Re: HELP - Utah youth any bull tag
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 18, 2012, 02:52:27 PM: and do not under estimate the cow call :dunno: :tup: