Bear book cliffs, bitter creeksouth premium vernal deer book cliffs season choice vernal. A nodule where a pocket of barite and calcite crystals may have been found, in the book cliffs area. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. 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. Secrets of the range creek ranch history smithsonian. Thatcher mountain, db0, buck, deer, any legal weapon, cwmu. Book cliffs road less elk hunting essential ingredients. Unit unicomp code season unit status weapon species year tags b. Creek and the piceance basin comprise a large portion of the area. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources.
The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. The plateau, usually known only as the book cliffs, is a patchwork of federal, state, tribal and private lands. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain.
Double c guides and outfitters operates on all subunits of the wasatch mountains and the book cliffs as well as the trophy elk unit of plateau, boulderkaiparowits. My question is how do i confirm that and choose between them. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country. This unit has a lot of deer, finding a buck over 180 may prove a little challenging. Structural geology of the north salt valley cisco area. Nov 27, 2006 book cliffs buck post by 79ford sun aug 07, 2011 1. 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. In the eastern cliffs the sego sandstone is the basal unit, con taining the. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth.
The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife. Anasazi puebloans, aliens, chaco culture, fremont people. Utah chapter sci annual banquet online hunting auctions. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear. It begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. So what was the general consensus this year for deer on the book cliffs. I was there the week after archery ended on a rifle elk hunt and we didnt see many bucks in 3 days. The book cliffs rise as if startled out of the mancos shale desert. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. This outfitter operates on 3 of the top utah elk units. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion.
After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. The book cliffs have preserved excellent strata of the foreland basin of the ancient western interior seaway that stretched north from the gulf of mexico to the yukon in the cretaceous time. Diff unit, but i was surprised at the number of big bucks i saw atnear tree line in the blowing snow last year in wy. Species unit condition banquet deer book cliffs season choice price elk central mountains, manti any weapon price. Some of the best units in utah are san juan, panguitch lake, mt. As long as hunting competition remains tolerable and encountering game. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states.
The southern portion of the dau is dominated by the bookcliffs, an escarpment that runs from the utah state. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. The roadless area of the book cliffs requires the use of horses to hunt effectively and double c has the. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Utah hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth elk limited maps, regulations and land access information. Elk and deer hunting package includes everything but your personal gear, bedroll and weapon. Deer west desert, vernon muzzleloader tooele deer west.
In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. I offer proprietary companyspecific book cliffs geological field trips. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. The book cliffs are one of the fewest used spots in utah. But, the show of enthusiasm demonstrates both the importance of the water to the community and a celebration of the successful struggles to secure authorization and appropriations. Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding the specific weapon season you prefer. From grand junction take i70 east to the cameo exit. He had a 4,200acre spread deep in the book cliffs regiona wilderness with rock walls that rise to 10,000 feet. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk. The plateau boulder is famous for producing trophy quality bulls. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless.
The viewing platform is right in front of a small pulloff parking area for the book cliffs view. The ranch is located in colorados unit 21 and just across the border is utahs bitter creek south unit which is. Drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was. The bookcliffs define the skyline of grand junction.
Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. During the hunting seasons the usage rises, this is one of the premier hunting regions in utah. The last few state record bulls have come out of the book cliffs. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Dutton, southwest desert elk hunting, book cliffs, bitter creek, fillmore pahvant and the wasatch mountains. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck deer, bull elk, bison. The book cliffs are one of the worlds best places to study sequence stratigraphy. Ive never hunted the unit myself but ive got a buddy that has drawn both an archery deer tag and elk tag for it and so the stories ive heard are from the entire unit. Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states.
Check out the public land access and historical weather. Book cliffs bidding has concluded sold to floor for 8,000. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide. The distinctive formations offer plenty of hiking, camping and more. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. Huntington, moab, price, seep ridge, vernal, westwater. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Utah has very low draw odds but the effort and wait are definitely worth it. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs. Dec 07, 20 the number of bucks per 100 does on the northern part of the book cliffs limitedentry deer hunting unit should increase after the board approved a dwr proposal to split the unit into two areas. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. This area features an amazing array of scenic opportunities.
Home to wild horses, theres always something new to see or do in the bookcliffs. Archaeologists debate when a distinct culture emerged, but the current consensus, based on terminology defined by the pecos classification, suggests their emergence around 1200 b. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. 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. Archery elk and mule deer hunting season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. This is the last part of our trip to the book cliffs east of green river. Book cliffs bulls and bucks west boundary is on the utahcolorado border. If these spaces are full, continue north around the bend to the window rock trail parking area and use the window rock trail to connect down to the canyon rim trail. This bright edge stretches eastwest, two hundred miles between grand junction, colorado and price, utah, stairstepping four thousand feet up from the desert to a summit thats cloaked in aspen, fir, and spruce. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to. We offer some of the best utah elk hunting guides anywhere.
Book cliffs, db1011, buck, deer, archery, limited entry, aug 15 sept 11, 2020. Buck deer utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. All hunts include one on one guide, lodging in cabins or tents if. While game is plentiful in the region, finding that trophy animal can be difficult for someone unfamiliar with the unit.
Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. The book cliffs are one of the most recognizable landforms in western colorado and eastern utah. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. Aug 12, 2009 new bison herd doing well in utahs book cliffs utah last winter, the transplant of 30 bison from the henry mountains to the book cliffs drew the attention of people across. The book cliffs form a sinuous southwardfacing escarpment.
If the deer start moving down, you need to know where they are going. Apologies regarding some of the quality of the filming. We have had over 30 years experience hunting this unit. While working to promote the conservation of western landscapes and wildlife. Tags value of a point 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2291535 acres. Feb 26, 2010 drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was. Double c guides and outfitters a premium hunting guide on. Directions there are two routes to access the little bookcliffs wsa. These 5 to 7 day trips are available on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Texas hunter eliminates hundreds of feral hogs with militarygrade sniper scope duration. Heres a look at key lands left out of trumps new monuments and what areas remain protected.
Delighting the states elected leaders, trump trimmed nearly 2 million from southern utah. On the henry mtns, we recommend a 26 permit increase from 84 to 110 15 of which are archery permits. The book cliffs of eastern utah and western colorado figs. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs.
Right hand tusher canyon tusher canyon bench coal canyon bench coal canyon bench ends approximately at 12s 0587390 4319 where the road winds around a cliff. Even if i dont get to hunt there, maybe my young teenage son will. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. A cold rains storm much less snow will put them right into migration mode and it only takes less than a day for. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Digging into the pocket of a nodule in the book cliffs area, working hard trying not to damage any crystals. The book cliffs is a part of the east tavaputs plateau that begins near green river, utah and extends eastward into colorado. Sixty air miles later, the plateau ends abruptly at the roan cliffs and book cliffs. The wasatch mountains offer more tags than any other unit while still producing great quality and the book cliffs units bitter creek and little creek are vast and remote areas in eastern utah. The ancestral puebloans were a prehistoric native american civilization centered around the presentday four corners area of the southwest united states. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. Book cliffs roadless has a high hunter success rate 50% to 81. This book cliffs road less area for trophy bulls can be hunted with archery, rifle or muzzle loader depending on the tag that you draw. Cost per participant includes five nights single occupancy accommodation, suv field transportrentalinsurancegas, continental breakfast, sack lunches, field snackswater, core viewingexercise.
The number of bucks per 100 does on the northern part of the book cliffs limitedentry deer hunting unit should increase after the board approved a dwr proposal to split the unit into two areas. Call the vernal office, 4357819453 or the price office, 43563700. Utah book cliffs, boulder and wasatch trophy bull elk. New bison herd doing well in utahs book cliffs utah last winter, the transplant of 30 bison from the henry mountains to. Rarely will you find a property for sale in such a unique hunting and recreational location as this one. Utah offers a handful of lucky applicants the ability to hunt the bugle or rut with a rifle. The roadless area of the book cliffs requires the use of horses to hunt effectively and double c has the knowledge and experience to insure a successful hunt. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan plateaus, ending near grand junction, colorado. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Anyway for the hunt we went down the thursday before to spend some time scouting. Utah hunt unit book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the book cliffs. Secrets of the range creek ranch history smithsonian magazine. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units.
Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads. Deer west desert, vernon muzzleloader tooele elk oquirrhstansbury premium tooele. Cretaceous and tertiary formations of the book cliffs carbon. Reasons to protect utahs book cliffs roadless area backcountry. During a recent trip through the area i spotted two cars in 110 miles of driving. Hunting areas again not in any particular order are as follows. The ranch snaked for 12 miles along range creek, through scrubby foothills, lush. The altitude ranges from around 8000 feet to 4500 feet, the differing altitude providing a variety of colors and smells. For about 200 miles this escarpment extends from where the colorado river descends south through debeque to price canyon near price, utah. Tags value of a point 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. Sep 18, 2015 texas hunter eliminates hundreds of feral hogs with militarygrade sniper scope duration.