Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. This mule deer is an exceptionally heavy beamed deer with a 28 spread and sporting 6 points per side. Habitat is a key component in how these mule deer will survive and thrive how they live in and respond to it, he said. With public land mule deer units like the famous henry mountains and paunsaugunt it is easy to understand why utah fascinates trophy mule deer hunters across the globe. The hunting ranges from fair to good in the bookcliffs and piceance units. The book cliffs have been renowned as one of the best hunting destinations in the country. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day period. At the age of 25, he gave up the pursuit of all other big game animals to focus on taking the best mule deer bucks possible. Mule deer densities and respective hunting varies with habitat type and road density in hunt area 82.
The bookcliffs area supports about 7,500 mule deer and 5,000 elk. From this camp you will be hunting some of the best mule deer country in colorado. Valerius geist is excellent at writing, i could not put the book down once is started. Feb 22, 2016 come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Nonresident deer area 82 wyoming game and fish department. Zion national park with kids in winter posted by mary solio on june 22, 2011 0 comment. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Will farrar harvests a massive mule deer on the book cliffs in utah with a muzzleloader. Mule deer hunting alberta canada mule deer hunts deer. Here, shrub abundance is prolific and deer select for the annual growth. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land management.
This document provides the regional mule deer winter range committees recommendations on harvest approvals in the interim period between now and when individual winter ranges plans are completed. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Feb 04, 2011 mule deer critical winter range was created by combining subsets of mule deer winter concentration areas, highdensity mule deer severe winter range, and deer data analysis units daus. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. It begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. The stratum that is evidenced within the bookcliffs in ascending order is the dakota sandstone, mancos shale, the mesaverde group further subdivided into the castlegate and. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. Maintain a healthy mule deer population within the long term carrying capacity of the available habitat, based on winter range trend studies conducted by the.
Dec 12, 20 subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Some of the bucks filmed during the 2016 rifle deer hunt at the book cliffs in utah. He started hunting mule deer in the late 1970s, missing only one season in 35 years. With the decline of mule deer throughout the west, it has gotten harder and harder to find and kill big mule deer every year.
Theres also a herd of more than 250 bison on the nearby uintah and ouray reservation. Migration corridors and winter range can be enhanced through projects that. I was blown away with how many bucks we saw together right off the road during the summer. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Mule deer of the rocky mountains by wildlife spirits. Sep, 2019 utahs mule deer have really made a comeback.
We typically hunt mule deer for ourselves in as many states each year as we have time to, for the simple reason that you have to hunt in as. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. 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 wizard of deer, valerius geist simplifies his encyclopedic knowledge of ungulates and the deer family in this book about the iconic mule deer. The story of coloardos mule deer colorado parks and. Those familiar with the mule deer handbook handbook for timer and mule deer management coordination on winter ranges in the cariboo forest region 1986, the regional mule deer strategy 1996 prepared for the cclup and the integration report will find that the mule deer winter range management plans are a refinement of the direction given. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Oct 02, 2014 hunting open country mule deer gives a lot of meat without much fluff. It holds its tail down when it runs, unlike its cousin the whitetailed deer. I like to reserve a couple days a year to hunt the river breaks of my guide area for myself. We have enjoyed close to 100% opportunity in the last 12 years.
Because mule deer are important in idaho, the idaho department of fish and game idfg has committed additional personnel and resources to improving habitat and increasing mule deer. He explains that an ice age was the cause of hybridization that resulted in whitetail females x blacktail males created a new species only 10,000 years ago and predicts that modern conditions may. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. Update on the 2017 mule deer winter kill in wyomings. Entries from eagle and gunnison counties dominated the record book 68 years ago and now there are single entries from different units all over the state. Schuhs clear communication style and appreciation for the fine details of a spot and stalk hunt helped me come away from the book with a clear picture of what i needed to change in my hunting strategy. Because mule deer are important in idaho, the idaho department of fish and game idfg has committed additional personnel and resources to improving habitat and increasing mule deer numbers. Much of the hunting pressure exists near roads within the 65008000 elevation range. Book cliffs mule deer habitat this map display shows crucial winter and crucial summer range. Hunting open country mule deer gives a lot of meat without much fluff. Wgf reported that of the 70 fawns with radio collars, 99% of them have died and there is only one collared fawn remaining. By michael deming the odocoileus hemionus is one of the toughest animals there is to put into the record book.
Book cliffs mule deer 212 monster archery hunt 2019 duration. With better management, range improvement and predator control, 200 inch deer are being harvested every year. To make the all time boone and crocket record book awards, a mule deer will have to grow and net out in measurement, 190 typical inches. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. Just want to let you all know about a proposal to create a 45 mile highway through the heart of the east tavaputsbook cliffs that could place a big impact on the mule deer herd.
In 201 mule deer habitat 5 range trend desirable conditions indices were calculated for 22 permanent range trend sites on the north book cliffs and 7 permanent range trend study sites on the south book cliffs. Unguided colorado elk hunting, mule deer, turkey hunting. I witness their struggle for survival against weather, predators, development and traffic. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will. Anyway for the hunt we went down the thursday before to spend some time scouting. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck. Mule deer have a unique fast bound with a stifflegged gait, the tail held down, unlike their cousins the whitetail which flag their tails upward. If you would like to hunt with us, please contact us as soon as possible since we have a very limited number of hunts available. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Update on the 2017 mule deer winter kill in wyoming.
The photo above is a ram i took in 1993 on the west edge of the books. Deer migrate each year to their winter ranges in the first week of october regardless of snow or other weather conditions. I have hunted and taken big horn sheep, shiras moose, bison, black bear, antelope, whitetail and mule deer in wyoming. If you are looking for an exceptional mule deer this is the place to go. Colorado and the land of the giant mule deer sportsmans. The mule deer is the larger of the two odocoileus species on average, with a height of 80106 cm 3142 in at the shoulders and a nosetotail length ranging from 1. Drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was. Elk, turkey, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, chuckar partridge, gambles quail, midget faded rattlesnake, snowshoe hare, mountain lion, bobcat, bear. Sep 19, 2007 just want to let you all know about a proposal to create a 45 mile highway through the heart of the east tavaputs book cliffs that could place a big impact on the mule deer herd. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. A little background on david david has been chasing mule deer in the high country for over 35 years and has been involved with the hunting industry for greater than 20 years. Colorado parks and wildlifes big game action plan nfwf. Utah mule deer guided hunts shane scott outfitting.
Antelope are common and many people have seen rocky mountain bighorn sheep, and moose. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. Appendix b assessment of mule deer winter range in crown. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife. Trophy mule deer with 30 spread harvested on a mule deer rut hunting trip an impressive 29 inches of heavy beamed antler. Wyatt gentles shown in this picture is my main deer guide. The mule deer has large ears like those of a mule and tan to reddish brown fur in summer, grayish brown in winter with a white rump patch and a narrow blacktipped tail. Mule deer hunting alberta canada mule deer hunts deer hunting. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. Zion national park with kids in winter the world is a book. Safari club international utah chapter conservation.
The altitude ranges from around 8000 feet to 4500 feet, the differing altitude providing a variety of colors and smells. About idahos mule deer initiative idaho, like other western states is experiencing overall declines in mule deer populations, although in some areas, mule deer numbers are stable or increasing. The high density severe winter range was created by calculating the 2006 posthunt population estimate divided by the total winter range for each dau. As soon as individual winter range plans are completed, they should be used as the main guidance for the specific area covered by.
Although capable of running, mule deer are often seen stotting also called pronking, with all four feet coming down together. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. Just want to let you all know about a proposal to create a 45 mile highway through the heart of the east tavaputs book cliffs that could place a big impact on the mule deer herd. Bart lancaster mule deer hunt in bcs fraser canyon. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Muzzleloader mule deer hunt in the book cliffs will farrar. Results are starting to come in on radio collared mule deer on the wyoming range.
Although sometimes beneficial to deer, in recent decades, wildfires on some lowelevation mule deer winter range have burned off much of the woody shrubs mule deer feed on. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Book cliffs mule deer are traditional in their migration and winter areas. Book cliffs highway proposed in mule deer winter range. It was actually a very nice bound booklet with colorful illustrations. Winter deaths were likely due to starvation, according to fralick, who said in general mule deer were already in poor body condition when captured and tested last year. Mule deer in mountainous areas migrate seasonally from higher summer elevations to snowfree lower winter ranges. Utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt duration. Running northsouth on seep ridge between willow and bitter creeks, this proposal will create highway traffic through crucial winter range and a migration corridor in.
I have been co producer on a video featuring winter range bucks and their challenges. The only hunts that i know of that split the road less area off into its own hunt are for the elk hunts. 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. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. This is the winter we were looking for in the wyoming range.
The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. During his tenure within the industry, he has many accomplishments, which include. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer. Like i said before, its a place you have to experience to see and feel its beauty. It is located entirely on the evanstonmountain view ranger district in uinta. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Robby denning grew up in a mule deer hunting family just outside the small town of iona, idaho. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the book cliffs. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. The books not only has deer and elk, but it also has some free roaming bison, a few moose and a good rocky mountian bighorn herd on its west end. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game.
We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. The initiative received another two years of funding to study mule deer recovery after the past extreme winter, he said. Wildlife species in the area include mule deer, rocky mountain elk, antelope, mountain lion. Feb 26, 2010 drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was.
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