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I have waited 15 years to draw a mid-sept LE elk tag. I changed the area I usually apply for because the northern UT areas were not producing as mature of bulls as years past. I have never hunted southern UT but I understand the Mt Dutton unit produces some great bulls and this year I drew a tag. I will be traveling to the area as soon as the snow leaves for some scouting.
During the hunt I will be bring horses. If it is of any advanatage I could bring the ATV's and trailer as well. Not sure if packing in on horses to a remote base camp would be of any advantage.
If the Mt Dutton unit has remote areas that holds large bulls that we could ride to in about an hour from a base camp that is a 2-3 hour ride from any roads, that would be the ideal. We are willing to work and hunt hard for the bull of a lifetime. I am also concerned that we do not spook the elk out of a prime hunting area by having a remote camp.
I have run with Cache County Search and Rescue for the last 16 years and feel very comfortable in the remote wilderness. We are willing to hunt from a trailer on the road or a tent in the remote wilderness. We just don't know the area and we are looking for advise from people who do so we are prepared ahead of time and don't waste effort on a non-productive idea. I would be willing to hire a guide that knows the elk movements in the area that we could put in our camp and point us in the right directions and advise us as to successful hunting techniques in the steep canyons.
Any advise on areas to look at and where to access the area from. Also, what maps would be helpful and where to get them. Sorry for the length, I just have a lot of questions. Thanks
During the hunt I will be bring horses. If it is of any advanatage I could bring the ATV's and trailer as well. Not sure if packing in on horses to a remote base camp would be of any advantage.
If the Mt Dutton unit has remote areas that holds large bulls that we could ride to in about an hour from a base camp that is a 2-3 hour ride from any roads, that would be the ideal. We are willing to work and hunt hard for the bull of a lifetime. I am also concerned that we do not spook the elk out of a prime hunting area by having a remote camp.
I have run with Cache County Search and Rescue for the last 16 years and feel very comfortable in the remote wilderness. We are willing to hunt from a trailer on the road or a tent in the remote wilderness. We just don't know the area and we are looking for advise from people who do so we are prepared ahead of time and don't waste effort on a non-productive idea. I would be willing to hire a guide that knows the elk movements in the area that we could put in our camp and point us in the right directions and advise us as to successful hunting techniques in the steep canyons.
Any advise on areas to look at and where to access the area from. Also, what maps would be helpful and where to get them. Sorry for the length, I just have a lot of questions. Thanks