Last minute change to deer hunt plans and location in Utah

[kd7kmp]

Hello all,

Because of a last minute change to one of my classes, I am required to be in Nevada (near Wells) Friday evening and all day Saturday (Oct 24 and 25). I was supposed to be up City Creek Canyon with my two brother-in-laws those days. That's where we scouted and such for this year. Anyhoo, now that I am unable to go with them I started thinking that maybe I can head out Thursday and go to Box Elder county. I would leave early Thursday, hunt all day Thursday and some of Friday. Then I would head to Nevada to meet my class Friday evening. I was looking up places on the DWR website and the Utah CWMU site so I know what areas to avoid.

My question is, since I have never had the opportunity to hunt in that area of the state, what can I expect as far as hunter densities and deer populations? I was looking at the area around Rocky Pass Peak and Keg Springs Road. I have printed out maps of the CWMUs in the area so I can avoid them. Again, this is a last minute change and if I want to hunt, this may be my only option. I would love any feedback or suggestions about the area you all can give. Thanks.

Kevin

 

[kd7kmp]

I have about a day left before I leave. I would love some input about the location and such...Thanks.

Kevin

 

[FlyFool]

My dad and brother hunted due north of where you are talking in the Sawtooth NF on the opener and didn't come away with anything. few does and one buck were all that they spotted. besides the 500 or so other hunters. I have never been to the area down by rocky pass. I always thought it was private so I've never bothered to drive down there. I am probably wrong about that though. Just ask my wife, I am "wrong" often. If you want to drive a little futher north you could hunt the NF. I havn't hunted it personally for years but my family has been out there the last couple years. They did say that the deer numbers were definitly down this year. even at that I would still hunt it. have ssen good bucks in the past. hope this helps.

 

[kd7kmp]

Well,

The area I mapped out is mostly private property which is contrary to the land ownership maps I found. I was able to find one "island" of public land in the middle of the private property due north of Rocky Peak. There were some wonderful meadows with numerous springs on this piece of public land. I saw several does and one older fawn, but no bucks. I saw evidence of bucks (large tracks, droppings, etc) but nothing that was recent. Anyhoo, nothing came home with me. But, I had a great time and saw some wonderful country.

Kevin