Recent content by cwprx

I have a friend who guides fishing in Utah. He has to apply for permits from the forest service (federal government) yearly to be able to do so legally. He is not guaranteed this permit, but has to fill out he appropriate paperwork each year. Do guides for big game have to do the same? If so...

I haven't bought beef, besides a brisket to smoke, for 18 years. During that time my family has lived on elk, deer, antelope, moose, turkey and bison. My kids complain about eating dinner anywhere else because the meat tastes funny. It is true that it is expensive, but the time with family and...

A 40% harvest would be 760 bucks, still a lot, but not over 50% of the estimated population.

Do it your way and don't stress yourself out. Take your lifelong hunting buddies along with you. They understand you and what works when hunting. Don't let anyone else set expectations for what you should harvest. Forget the score and shoot the one that makes your heart skip a beat. As far as...

My wife shot an antelope on the Parker Mountain in 2009, the tooth data came back that it was 7 years old, it still had its baby teeth. She shot a yearling. I know it is done by an outside entity, but I don't believe that it is 100% accurate.

I have a hard time believing some of the tooth data that people get sent back. It doesn't seem to fit sometimes. That data is used to judge age objectives that the DWR has set. I'd be curious to see results from the DWR as well as an independent company.

Sadly I see your point, but you need to realize that people who are residents and are just starting to build points have worse odds than anyone. I finally drew my limited entry elk tag last year with 25 points going into the draw. I could have drawn other units earlier, but wanted to hunt a...

If I were you I'd draw the tag one at a time. There are a lot of elk on the unit, but sifting though and finding 2 bulls you are wanting to shoot could be a bit of a challenge. Besides, that way you get to hunt the unit 2 years.

I have debated on posting this for several months now, but here it goes. I had dreamt of hunting a limited entry hunt as long as I can remember. Elk have always been majestic, tough, and beautiful animals. My dad took us elk hunting at a young age and the magic has never left. After 25 years...