In 2008 i published my f irst book, deer hunting in the adirondacks, after nearly five years of working on it. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. 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. Take a look around our site to see some of the big game people have taken using bookcliff outfitters as their hunting guide. What that means, is that they would read the latest howto strategy in a hunting book or some other means of informative literature or media and then immediately try it out for themselves. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round. Guided utah trophy mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, henry mountains. Book cliffs double team archery deer 2010 hunt adventures. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. While its on one level a book about the way a macho bluecollar steelworkers community responds to its changed men returning home from war, bringing back painful memories, posttraumatic stress disorder and an inability to. You may be a grown woman, embarking on your first ever hunting season, with no clue. The east tavaputs plateau, a traditional hunting ground for the ute indians, lies within the uintah.
The writers here know deer and deer hunting, but they also have the knack of sharing what they have seen and learned. This puts us away from most of the crowds and gives us a head start each day. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map. Aprilmay shed hunting utah 2018 book cliffs duration. Double c guides mule deer hunting book cliffs, henry. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts.
The divisions wildlife board has also prohibited deer hunting in the entire book cliffs area for the past two years, and the division of wildlife plans further scientific studies to address the. Hog deer australia can offer fishing,duck hunting,fox and rabbit hunting with the possability of bagging a free range sambar deer which are on the property but are usually very elusive there is also amazing bird and wildlife photography to be had if time and weather permits at no extra expense. Photos of the amazing beauty you will experience on one of our wilderness adventures or trail rides. Still in the top ten of states that have phenomenal deer hunting, missouri has an estimated deer population of 1. The book cliffs deer herd is summer range limited and exhibits slower herd. Coues deer inhabit areas that are usually the domain of mule deer patches of cover in dry semidesert and the adaptation to unusual habitat brought about different body and antler shape and behavior. The variety of habitat makes this area perfect for supporting the abundant wildlife.
Book cliffs recreation area, desolation canyongrey canyon recreation area, fantasy canyon, sand wash recreation area, white river. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. How to hunt coues deer book hunting dvds, hunting tripods. Your book cliffs hunt will begin at the trail head with a short horse orientation, packing and cargoing your hunting gear and heading off by horseback and mule train on about an hour and a half journey into some very remote and rugged country whose inhabitants include elk, mule deer, black bear, coyotes, forest grouse and a whole host of other wildlife. Book cliffs bucks scouting before the hunt 819 youtube.
Hunting books goodreads meet your next favorite book. And thats largely why weve compiled this how to deer hunt guide. I was blown away with how many bucks we saw together right off the road during the summer. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. For its second printing deer hunting in the adirondacks has been expanded from 168 to 192 pages and includes additional chapters on getting bucks out of the big woods as well as material for beginning hunters and handling venison. Utah has an impressive variety of big game to hunt, including mule deer, elk.
Outdoor writer dan ladds 2008 book has gotten an update for 2010. Opportunity and success rates were at an alltime high for our deer, bear and turkey hunters. Utah mentor program book cliffs deer hunt duration. If you are interested in coues deer hunting, then this book is a must. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. The book cliffs are one of the fewest used spots in utah.
This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. Deep canyons filled with thick oak brush provide excellent mule deer habitat. Simply stated, this and its companion volume, are the most complete books ever assembled for the deer hunter. We have trophy bull elk hunting in utahs book cliffs roadless area. Deer limited hunt unit nine mile regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 1648303 acres. For years deer hunters have tried to fit a square peg in a round hole.
Written by the editor of deer and deer hunting magazine, the book covers natural history, deer hunting lore, profiles of deer hunters, and discussion of important issues facing deer hunters today. Also, you will have to rent your own vehicle when you arrive at the airport, 4x4 is suggested, and you should book this ahead of time. Whitetailed deer are perhaps the most popular game animal in the world, and deer hunting is the default hunting in the us and canada. Stillhunting trophy whitetails teaches hunters how to hone their woodsmanship skills to conquer the challenge of stalking bucks, with tips on camouflage and scent control, scrape lines, feeding and bedding areas, and travel routes. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of.
The canyons that head just south of the divide, within the desolation, floy, and coal. I have seen it down there when there is not a single deer to be found up high, and this is in early october before the rifle hunts start. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. Bowhunting mountain bucks hunting whitetails in the high. We are located in menola, nc, which is about 12 miles outside of ahoskie, nc. This is an extremely remote unit that holds a great herd of mature bucks. During a recent trip through the area i spotted two cars in 110 miles of driving. 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.
As the hunt draws nearer, the anticipation continues. A cold rains storm much less snow will put them right into migration mode and it only takes less than a day for them to get to their winter grounds. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Our other species are listed as roe, fallow, sika, muntjac and chinese water deer. The book cliffs deer herd is one of the largest in utah. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit. Cutawhiskie creek outfitters is your complete hunting outfitter. The hunger games by suzanne collins, where the red fern grows by wilson rawls, death in the long grass. Photos of the amazing beauty you will experience on one of. Your guided utah book cliffs deer hunting adventure will begin at the trailhead where we will load you, your gear and the camp supplies and well experienced. Use this map for hunting in the book cliffs, nine mile, and south slope units.
Anyway for the hunt we went down the thursday before to spend some time scouting. Our lodge and hunting grounds are conveniently located 45 minutes east of interstate 95 in lewiston, nc. Sep 01, 2004 deer hunting is as complicated and beautiful a sport as has ever been invented, and all that is reflected in the classic essays collected in the deer hunters book. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings.
There are currently six different species of deer found in the uk, perhaps the most famous of these is the red deer. Book cliffs hunting the book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Your book cliffs hunt will begin at the trail head with a short horse orientation, packing and cargoing your hunting gear and heading off by horseback and mule train on about an hour and a half journey into some very remote and rugged country whose inhabitants include elk, mule deer, black bear, coyotes, forest grouse and a whole host of other. Utah mule deer guided hunts shane scott outfitting. I had hoped to answer, in one volume, many of the questions that come my way and offer a little insight as well. Menola is in the sw corner of hertford county, which is in the heart of the best whitetail deer hunting in north carolina. Utah book cliff deer hunt well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated. During the hunting seasons the usage rises, this is one of the premier hunting regions in utah. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck. Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit. This area features an amazing array of scenic opportunities. Book cliffs the book cliffs holds the potential for a giant mule deer.
For the guests of buffalo creek outfitters, this was an outstanding year. The deer hunter also a really amazing if not incredibly sad film from the 1970s, is a book which addresses many themes and ideas and really has no one direct meaning. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For more than just a picture or video, stop wishing and book your hunt today. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts.
This is exceptional big game trophy elk hunting and we are sure you wont be disappointed. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. Today, still hunting is the least understood method of tagging trophy whitetail bucks. Nov 21, 20 buy deer stalking handbook, 3rd edition 3rd revised edition by graham downing isbn. Duwane and tony have used their decades of experience to put together an outstanding book. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film.
Whitetail deer hunting north carolina outfitter we are very confident that when you hunt with us you will thoroughly enjoy it. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Hunters will be provided a property map of the 481 acres with assigned stand or blind location marked. Deer hunting at hunt halifax by nash brick company nbc is an unguided style still hunt experience located in halifax county, north carolina. Feb 26, 2010 drew out for the book cliffs last year with 8 points i think it was. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. I headed out there on the 21st not having anytime to do any preseason scouting but i know the area and knew where i wanted to be.
We also believe that you will truly experience the feeling of a personalized whitetail deer hunting north carolina adventure instead of the assembly line, noncaring attitude that many larger scale operations display. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. The book was a dir ect result of correspondence id had with visitors to this website and also through readers of my newspaper columns. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. A few clips of some of the deer we were able to locate on our scouting trip in early august. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. Your book cliffs hunt will begin at the trail head with a short horse orientation. It contains information about the biology of the coues deer, hunting tactics, hunting gear, field judging, scoring, and unitbyunit hunting information for az and new mexico.
Still hunting trophy whitetails teaches hunters how to hone their woodsmanship skills to conquer the challenge of stalking bucks, with tips on camouflage and scent control, scrape lines, feeding and bedding areas, and travel routes. Missouri hunters continue to harvest over 200,000 deer per year and ranks in the top ten of all states for record deer taken. Whether you have drawn a coveted limited entry elk permit, a once in a lifetime mountain goat tag, or if you are just looking for some help on a general season deer or elk hunt, we have a hunt for you. The hunting ranges from fair to good in the bookcliffs and piceance units. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. Enter using password shop deer hunting coming soon. Book cliffs limited entry elk and mule deer hunting. Today, stillhunting is the least understood method of tagging trophy whitetail bucks. After a 4 year wait, the book cliffs area of northeastern utah had finally opened for mule deer. Weve added some photos from the good ol days for your viewing. Yes, the american hunters love for deer hunting whitetail deer hunting in particular has fueled an economic engine thats kept companies like realtree going over the years.
Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer map the. The above map may be useful for the following recreation destinations. 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. Whitetail deer hunting north carolina, best deer hunting nc. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. Oh dude,my point is we are hunter not some amateur photographer. Our bear hunts and deer hunts include licenses, accommodations, meals, capeing and quartering of the animal you harvest. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Our hunters will usually get the opportunity to look over dozens of 4x4s while they search for that one special buck.