Elk above Layton? (Wasatch Extended)

[archerycrazy]

I am looking for a little guidance from fellow bowhunters. I currently live in St. George, but I have lived along the Wasatch Front. I have hunted the extended areas for deer in the past, but never for elk. I will be up north for several days after Thanksgiving, and have been considering bringing my archery elk tag and equipment along. I will be staying with the inlaws in the Layton area. Weather permitting of course (looking pretty shady right now)I was thinking about trudging up the mountains above Layton and doing a little hunting. The question I need answered is, is there an elk herd in the mountains above Layton, Fruit Heights etc. or are there primarily just deer in those areas? I don't want to waste my time if my chances of seeing an elk are none. If the elk in that area are few and far between how far might I need to travel to be in a possible elk area? Any guidance would be most appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone

 

[pookiebar]

I have very rarely seen elk in the farmington canyon area. Have heard there are some in the more remote areas of Wasatch front. But good luck getting there in the snow now.

 

[archerycrazy]

I've never seen elk in that area either. I am curious if others have seen elk there. I am just itching to get out hunting, but I doubt I will even bring my gear with the weather like it is now. Thanks.

 

[_gloomis]

I have seen elk above the south ogden area north of weber canyon. granted, this was last year but I haven't spent much time this year looking for elk in this area.

Good luck.

 

[Elkhunter96]

I have heard rumors of elk being taken off further north, Mt Ogden and Willard Peak area, but I have never seen one up there personally.

Never heard of any elk being taken of the areas from Bountiful to South Ogden front range.