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Had an experience that brings a question in regards to long range shots -- 1000 yds plus. A guy was shooting at least that far just off the road. Took 2-3 shots. The deer was not huge, just a small 2 point. After the shooting was over he eventually left and drove on down the road. The deer had...

DWR is proposing late season (early November) muzzy hunts on all General Season units meeting the minimum buck/doe ratios (15 on some 18 on others) They would be treated as Limited Entry hunts and bonus points would be used. What do you think of this proposal?

This is to all members of the conservation groups in this state-- MDF,SFW, FNAWS, RMEF UBA etc. I believe there is a need to tell your leadership that its time to scale back the conservation auction tags (bucks and bulls) and return aprox. 50% of them back into the public LE draw pool on an...

Greg Sheehan chosen to head up the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Hoping the best for him, wildlife will be in good hands if he can deal with all the politics. Mike Fowlkes will be Utahs interim director. He's a good man to have there.

I've been involved with the RAC system for years now and I've seen the money that the auction tags have brought in. That money has enabled the DWR to make great strides in transplants and habitat projects that would have not been possible before. However, with the increasing commercialization of...

One of the big discussions in regards to allowing magnified scopes on muzzys was it might mean higher success rates. There were some that felt that the success rates might even rival those using rifles. What are you experiences and feelings for what has or hasn't occurred this year for muzzy...

Took this pic of this bull Oct 3,2015 from my cabin on Cove Mt. Maybe he will be big enough this year for someone to take home !

LAST EDITED ON May-17-16 AT 11:28AM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON May-17-16 AT 11:27?AM (MST) For any of you who drew the Monroe Elk tag-- Maybe this bull will be big enough for you this year. Pic taken from our cabin across a small lake that is just in front of the cabin. Pic taken Oct 3,2015

I've had a few people say that they are having problems accessing bear hunting areas via improved Forest Service roads. Most gates are still locked. Is it a problem for hunters? Need your opinions and feelings on this--

I want to thank everyone who has e-mailed and /or talked to their RAC members concerning the deer permit increases. It has been pretty overwhelming. As a RAC member I stand with all of you on this issue. While there may be a few places that need some attention due to agricultural depredation...

I want to thank everyone who has e-mailed and /or talked to their RAC members concerning the permit increases. It has been pretty overwhelming. As a RAC member I stand with all of you on this issue. While there may be a few places that need some attention due to agricultural depredation, they...

LAST EDITED ON Mar-11-16 AT 11:19AM (MST)[p]Do any of you have any good ways to raise the money needed to get wildlife enhancement projects funded and paid for? Really looking for ways to accomplish that--- NOT complaints about the current system.

Do any of you think that " why and the how" the DWR gives hunting tags to Conservation organizations so they can auction them off for fund raising be looked at a little more? I would like to see how much of that money goes back into benefiting wildlife in our state.

The dwr is proposing adding 6 new late season muzzy hunts-- Statewide Changes 1. We recommend adding 6 additional limited entry muzzleloader deer hunts. These hunts would occur on general season units that are exceeding management objectives of 18-20 bucks per 100 does. They include 1) Fillmore...

What would you think of closing individual elk units on a rotating basis (LE and Open Bull) to Any Weapon hunting for Spike bulls for one year at a time ? It would be similar to what is done on the Monroe unit presently but would only be for one year at a time. It seems that it would give a big...

Well here we go again, trail cam thieves are on the loose. So... to whoever stole the trail cam out by the Golden Ridge... I consider anyone who would steal like that, the same type of person who wouldn't think twice about poaching or breaking the law if they think they could get away with it...

Well here we go again, trail cam thieves are on the loose. So... to whoever stole the trail cam out by the Golden Ridge... I consider anyone who would steal like that, the same type of person who wouldn't think twice about poaching or breaking the law if they think they could get away with it...

Well here we go again, trail cam thieves are on the loose. So... to whoever stole the trail cam out by the Golden Ridge... I consider anyone who would steal like that, the same type of person who wouldn't think twice about poaching or breaking the law if they think they could get away with it...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-27-14 AT 09:45AM (MST)[p]The DWR will propose creating an additional new Limited Entry deer unit. It will be the existing North Slope, Summit unit. Also they will be proposing Premium Limited Entry Deer ( able to hunt all three seasons) on all the current Limited Entry units...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-27-14 AT 09:47AM (MST)[p]The DWR will propose creating an additional new Limited Entry deer unit. It will be the existing North Slope, Summit unit. Also they will be proposing Premium Limited Entry Deer ( able to hunt all three seasons) on all the current Limited Entry...

Just a heads up for everyone-- The Mule Deer committee/ RACs/ Wildlife board will more than likely be proposing 2-3 new LE deer units. One that will be up for discussion will be the Mineral Mt area. Maybe having a couple more LE units would help move folks through the system. The Mineral Mt...

LAST EDITED ON May-21-14 AT 03:59PM (MST)[p]I have had several people contact me concerning the Big Game draw. Some received an e-mail showing that they have drawn their 2nd choice for General Deer, then they are finding out that a family member, friend etc had put the unit as their 1st choice...

The latest report from the DWR shows that the Elk population in Utah is now at 81,475. The population objective, which is what the Legislature authorizes them to manage for, is 70,965. The herds in some areas are increasing so fast they may out strip the available winter forage if we have a...

I have been discussing this issue with a number of folks-- Wildlife professionals and big Game hunters-- The question is-- Should the split units, ones that have Limited Entry hunting to start then transition to Harvest Objective stay open to cougar harvest until or if, the harvest objective is...

Got word that someone got a picture of a whitetail deer near Provo-- anyone know if that is true?

This will interest many of you-- To: Regional Advisory Council Re: Rule R657-66 Military Installations New Rule The purpose of this rule is to allow the division to enter memorandum of understanding (MOU) with military installation units for the purpose of hunting big game. These agreements...

LAST EDITED ON Jul-15-13 AT 02:19PM (MST)[p]This will interest many of you. To: Regional Advisory Council Re: Rule R657-66 Military Installations New Rule The purpose of this rule is to allow the division to enter memorandum of understanding (MOU) with military installation units for the...

Since the RAC meetings I have heard zilch concerning proposed tag numbers for big game in 2013. There was some good discussion in regards to antlerless tag numbers and tag number splits for elk units with late hunts-- other than that its been real quiet, at least on this site. Everyone must be...

I think its important to understand that the management objectives on each elk unit came as a result of collaboration between a number of entities-- eg-- Cattlemen, woolgrowers, BLM, FS, other state agencies as well as the DWR. The DWR must, by law, do whatever is necessary to keep the elk...

Just looked at a bull taken off the Boulder. 6x7 58" main beams, 25" royals. Scores out at 405. No pics I am sure someone with permission will soon.

IF I can get some support from other RAC members I am going to propose that the DWR implement a program that would close Spike hunting every 5-7 or 3-5 years on every LE elk unit in the state. I would like to see a rotation so that every LE unit would save one generation of yearling bulls every...

At the Central Region RAC meeting John Fairchild gave us info regarding a "possible" wolf sighting near the road going up Diamond Fork. One of the DWR employees who is specifically working on determining if wolves are in the area was driving up the road to set up and do some wolf calling. As she...

Just received info regarding proposed permit numbers for deer and elk hunts for 2012. Only two levels of buck/doe ratio--15-17 and 18-20. Archers gained 1300 permits, any weapon & muzzleloaders lost 1800 permits.This next RAC meeting will be interesting. I personally am not happy about some of...

Just recieved an e-mail from the DWR concerning a sighting of 4 wolves in a remote area north east of Springville by Federal Fish and Wildlife Services personel in a helicopter. They are going to attempt to net capture one or two of them today (March 7) to test them to make sure they are not...

Just recieved an e-mail from the DWR concerning a sighting of 4 wolves in a remote area north east of Springville by Federal Fish and Wildlife Services personel in a helicopter. They are going to attempt to net capture one or two of them today (March 7) to test them to make sure they are not...

Just recieved an e-mail from the DWR concerning a sighting of 4 wolves in a remote area north east of Springville by Federal Fish and Wildlife Services personel in a helicopter. They are going to attempt to net capture one or two of them today (March 7) to test them to make sure they are not...

Last night at the Central RAC the big game biologist gave a FYI to the RAC and the others there. He basically said that there are reports along with photos of tracks of 7 wolves near 1st and 2nd waters which is west of Strawberry Res. They have put out trail cams in the area to hopefully get...

Just for your information-- at the last round of RAC meetings the Deer Plan was ammended so that the number of cougar tags within a deer unit will be determined by the "adult survival" rate. So, specificaly in those areas where the DWR has radio collared deer, they will try to determine how much...

The Central RAC voted to lower the Dedicated Hunter hours to 32. The hours must be completed by the 2nd year to get your 2nd year tag. Now we will see if the Wildlife Board will go with it. There are currently only 6700 Dedicated Hunter program participants, well under the 10,000 cap.

http://go.usa.gov/CI4 Follow the above link if you are interested in the new 30 unit deer managment for 2012. It also includes info regarding dedicated hunters program, 20% of the general season tags will be reserved for youth, lifetime tag holders etc.