Wasatch, Fishlake, or West Desert?

we_B_huntin · Feb 17, 2012

I posted this on the Utah site but time is running short so I,ll ask it here also. My son should have enough points to draw any of the early hunts. I have hunted the Wasatch but not the others but would have plenty of time to scout. Which one would you all pick?

thanks

Elkhunter96 · Feb 17, 2012

Is he wanting a Rifle, archery or muzzy hunt? Where do you live and how much time is he planning on scouting?

we_B_huntin · Feb 17, 2012

He,s applying for the rifle hunt. We live in California. He can't get off work to scout but I can and have plenty of time to scout.

tabbyhntr · Feb 17, 2012

Wasatch because you've already hunted it so have a very good place to start...

Elkhunter96 · Feb 19, 2012

It would depend on the size of bull your son is after. My personal opinion, the fishlake and Wasatch have a few good bulls on them and lots on 280-330 range. I have never hunted west desert, but the bulls they seem to pull off there are pretty impressive. If he is after that 350+ bull, it may be to his benefit to look outside of those units or wait a few more years until he can draw one of the more premier units in the state.

stillwaitin · Feb 19, 2012

I would probably have to say Wasatch as well, just because you have had hunted it before. Good luck can't wait to hear about the hunt.

Cokeman · Feb 20, 2012

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FishlakeElkHunter · Feb 20, 2012

I would also say that you should hunt areas that you know. It is much easier to hunt places that you know already. This site is a great place for information and to learn new things though.

Fishlake can be a tough hunt. It is a lot like Wasatch in that the unit is HUGE! There is a lot of area to cover. Like others have said though...330-340 is going to be a good bull anymore. There are bigger around...just tougher to find.

If you decide Fishlake I am always looking for an excuse to get out....let me know.

theox · Feb 20, 2012

what caliber of bull would he willingly pull the trigger on?

REDDOG · Feb 20, 2012

He can draw ANY of the early hunts? Then SJ ;-) the snatch would be way down the list if can draw any of them..

Dr_Hunter · Feb 20, 2012

Not sure about West Desert. The other two both have great potential. I would pick the one that you live closer to allowing you more time to hunt and scout. I think proximity sometimes is the determining factor.

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quality of perseverance. It overcomes
almost everything, even nature.
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we_B_huntin · Feb 21, 2012

I should have made it clearer. He should be able to draw the early hunt in these units-Wasatch, fishlake, West Desert, and even Manti. He doesn't have enough points to draw any unit in Utah. I"m sure he would be happy with a 330+ bull.