NR 9 points Utah

armybrat · Feb 5, 2007

If you were a non-resident and had 9 points which unit would you apply for if you were looking for a 180+ class buck. My brother is in this situation and can't decide on wether to keep with the henry's, or try another unit with better odds.

adamsoa · Feb 5, 2007

What weapon?

kraz4muleys · Feb 5, 2007

If it was me, I would be patient and keep putting in for the Henry's. But, if you are ready to hunt now, put in for the Bookcliffs or the Vernon West Desert unit.

kraz4muleys · Feb 5, 2007

Oh wait, I didn't look up the odds. Perhaps you can't even draw those units either.

slamdunk · Feb 6, 2007

With 9 points, your best odds on drawing an area and taking a 180" buck is the book cliff's. Rifle or muzzle loader.
Good luck!!

littlebighorn · Feb 6, 2007

It appears that the Book Cliffs rifle odds are about 50/50 for nine points. Vernon is a sure bet. Both places hold 180" deer, but big deer are not guaranteed in any unit! It could be many more moons before a Henry's tag is a sure thing so it's all about patience. Today's drawing odds dictate that a Henry's tag is pretty much a "once in a lifetime" tag, so you have to ask yourself if you really want one or not!

joesikora · Jul 9, 2007

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum, but am I hearing you guys right that a NR has 9 points and still has a way to go to draw a good unit. Wow, I have a long way to go. I hope I live long enough to get to hunt Utah.

Joe

HuntElk4Fun_ · Jul 9, 2007

If it were me.. I would look to the Henry Mtns. and nothing else. Since he is a NR, he's probably up to going to other states? Maybe look to Colorado for a deer fix while you wait for that Henrys tag?

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slamdunk · Jul 10, 2007

With 9 points, you can draw the book cliffs.
It has 180" bucks if you hunt for them. Lot's and lot's of 160-170 running around, and a few 190 & 200's have shown up out of there as well.
Try this website, it will help show you what you are eligible for.
www.huntodds.com
good luck!

Prism · Jul 15, 2007

If it were me I'd look into trading my 9 Utah points for 3 Colorado points and calling it good

Go for the Book Cliffs. Unless he's a really young man he may never draw the Henries in his lifetime. Aren't the odds like 1 in 600 for nonresidents???