Wasatch bull elk muzzy

Deerhunter6250 · May 18, 2022

I drew a Wasatch muzzleloader elk tag. If any one would be willing to share any info on that unit please PM me. Thanks

shootem · May 19, 2022

elkhunterUT · May 19, 2022

Congrats on the tag - it is a great time to be hunting elk and the bulls should be actively rutting and bugling. Use that to your advantage - I don't call back much anymore and just move in with good wind on vocal elk. If it is dry, you might also focus on water sources.

The unit is big, but there are a lot of elk in most areas - spend some time scouting and focus on areas you know well. It will be a good hunt if you put in some effort.

desperatehills · May 19, 2022

Congratulations, you got my tag. Mind sharing how many points you had? Resident or NR

Lil_Fish · May 19, 2022

Wasatch is an awesome unit. Find water and do a lot of scouting trips before hand.

257Tony · May 19, 2022

If you haven't already, check out the DWR hunt planner, it has great info for that unit. You won't have any problem, finding Elk, just have to be persistent to find a big one.

Deerhunter6250 · May 19, 2022

elkhunterUT said:
Congrats on the tag - it is a great time to be hunting elk and the bulls should be actively rutting and bugling. Use that to your advantage - I don't call back much anymore and just move in with good wind on vocal elk. If it is dry, you might also focus on water sources.

The unit is big, but there are a lot of elk in most areas - spend some time scouting and focus on areas you know well. It will be a good hunt if you put in some effort.

Thanks I appreciate it

Deerhunter6250 · May 19, 2022

desperatehills said:
Congratulations, you got my tag. Mind sharing how many points you had? Resident or NR

Nonresident 6 points in random draw

Deerhunter6250 · May 19, 2022

I live in Iowa 17 hour drive so I will only be able to scout a few days before opening.

257Tony said:
If you haven't already, check out the DWR hunt planner, it has great info for that unit. You won't have any problem, finding Elk, just have to be persistent to find a big one.

Thanks I will do that

Cam@strawberry · May 19, 2022

desperatehills said:
Congratulations, you got my tag. Mind sharing how many points you had? Resident or NR

Super curious to see how the tag shifts affected max point holders. Guys I expected to draw didn’t.

JakeH · May 19, 2022

berrysblaster said:
Super curious to see how the tag shifts affected max point holders. Guys I expected to draw didn’t.

It bumped my dad out of the bonus pool when before they re-arranged the tag numbers I was sure he would draw. After they did that I wasn't as positive.

CFMuley · May 19, 2022

I had the hunt last year, and was into insane rut action. I passed 30 bulls before killing mine, and had seen a 350”, and a 360”-370” opening morning that I couldn’t turn up again. If I had the tag again, I would hunt it a little different, but I’m not upset with the outcome. I did know of around 10 different tag holders though, and only a few of us killed bulls. The other 2 bulls I know of were killed in the same drainage as mine. Not sure where or exactly why the other groups were struggling so much.

utahute34 · May 20, 2022

I killed a nice bull in 2020 archery and this year my GF drew the muzzy. I have done a lot of scouting over the past 3 years and have a few local friends that have hunted the Wasatch for many years. Just don't be afraid to move around until you find what you are looking for. 350 bulls are rare but they are there. Just as lil Fish stated water is key. This year more than ever. That doesn't mean just sitting by water either. Be patient and when weather comes in the odds improve greatly! Good luck on your hunt.

Live4MtnHunts · May 20, 2022

berrysblaster said:
Super curious to see how the tag shifts affected max point holders. Guys I expected to draw didn’t.

Sorry for the dumb question, but can you elaborate on "tag shifts"? I guess I wasn't aware there was any type of change. I thought Utah was going to allocate a higher % of tags to the bonus point round this year but would have assumed that was going to help folks.

mlycrzy · May 20, 2022

Live4MtnHunts said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but can you elaborate on "tag shifts"? I guess I wasn't aware there was any type of change. I thought Utah was going to allocate a higher % of tags to the bonus point round this year but would have assumed that was going to help folks.

The overall tag numbers stayed the same but they pulled tags from archery, early rifle, and muzzleloader and put them into the mid and late rifle hunts.

JakeH · May 20, 2022

Live4MtnHunts said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but can you elaborate on "tag shifts"? I guess I wasn't aware there was any type of change. I thought Utah was going to allocate a higher % of tags to the bonus point round this year but would have assumed that was going to help folks.

Where did you hear they was going to allocate a higher % of tags to the bonus pool?

Its always been a 50/50 split, and I have never herd any serious discussion about the topic.

slamdunk · May 20, 2022

Deerhunter6250 said:
I drew a Wasatch muzzleloader elk tag. If any one would be willing to share any info on that unit please PM me. Thanks

You're in for a great hunt!!
Bulls will be screaming but you may have to go in after them, they can be shy after the rifle hunt.

Live4MtnHunts · May 20, 2022

JakeH said:
Where did you hear they was going to allocate a higher % of tags to the bonus pool?

Its always been a 50/50 split, and I have never herd any serious discussion about the topic.

I thought they were considering switching 60% of the tags going to bonus points. Maybe I dreamed that....or maybe I'm thinking of another state considering that change?

Live4MtnHunts · May 20, 2022

mlycrzy said:
The overall tag numbers stayed the same but they pulled tags from archery, early rifle, and muzzleloader and put them into the mid and late rifle hunts.

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Very helpful....thank you

Deerhunter6250 · May 20, 2022

CFMuley said:
I had the hunt last year, and was into insane rut action. I passed 30 bulls before killing mine, and had seen a 350”, and a 360”-370” opening morning that I couldn’t turn up again. If I had the tag again, I would hunt it a little different, but I’m not upset with the outcome. I did know of around 10 different tag holders though, and only a few of us killed bulls. The other 2 bulls I know of were killed in the same drainage as mine. Not sure where or exactly why the other groups were struggling so much.

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Really nice bull congratulations

slamdunk said:
You're in for a great hunt!!
Bulls will be screaming but you may have to go in after them, they can be shy after the rifle hunt.

Thanks

Deerhunter6250 · May 20, 2022

CFMuley said:
I had the hunt last year, and was into insane rut action. I passed 30 bulls before killing mine, and had seen a 350”, and a 360”-370” opening morning that I couldn’t turn up again. If I had the tag again, I would hunt it a little different, but I’m not upset with the outcome. I did know of around 10 different tag holders though, and only a few of us killed bulls. The other 2 bulls I know of were killed in the same drainage as mine. Not sure where or exactly why the other groups were struggling so much.

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That’s one of the better bulls I have seen a picture of from the unit. Did the others just pass elk or didn’t get into them?

JakeH · May 20, 2022

Live4MtnHunts said:
I thought they were considering switching 60% of the tags going to bonus points. Maybe I dreamed that....or maybe I'm thinking of another state considering that change?

Now that you say that I do think the division was considering making that proposal, but I think the back lash was pretty significant and it was never officially brought up.

CFMuley · May 27, 2022

Deerhunter6250 said:
That’s one of the better bulls I have seen a picture of from the unit. Did the others just pass elk or didn’t get into them?

Sorry for the late response, but the other guys couldn’t get into them. They were all saying that they were willing to shoot anything by the end of their hunt.

Deerhunter6250 · May 27, 2022

Thanks. I wont pass many

Servehim · May 29, 2022

I'm chasing those Wasatch bulls this fall as well, super excited. Drew a Premium (NR) tag so setting up for the long haul . First scouting trip over July 4th . Taking my canoe along to do some fishing during down times. Any suggestions on good trout lakes ?

shootem · May 30, 2022

Servehim said:
I'm chasing those Wasatch bulls this fall as well, super excited. Drew a Premium (NR) tag so setting up for the long haul . First scouting trip over July 4th . Taking my canoe along to do some fishing during down times. Any suggestions on good trout lakes ?

Currant Creek Reservoir and Strawberry Reservoir

Prime_Beef · Jun 2, 2022

Servehim said:
I'm chasing those Wasatch bulls this fall as well, super excited. Drew a Premium (NR) tag so setting up for the long haul . First scouting trip over July 4th . Taking my canoe along to do some fishing during down times. Any suggestions on good trout lakes ?

I drew the late elk hunt up there. PM sent.

Servehim · Jun 2, 2022

Love to chat Jeff, PM returned.

Buglelk · Jun 8, 2022

Deerhunter6250 said:
I drew a Wasatch muzzleloader elk tag. If any one would be willing to share any info on that unit please PM me. Thanks

Ping me [email protected] name is Danny

elkhunter4 · Jun 16, 2022

Fun hunt! I should draw that hunt next year as a resident. Please DM me if your interested as I've hunted this unit in the past.
Thanks - good luck!

HeProtect · Oct 22, 2023

Hi! great thread. Emailed you Buglelk, pming you shortly elkhunter4.

new here and new to hunting. going up to wasatch near strawberry ridge/first water/fifth water/sheep creek area Nov 01 - Nov 09th. can use all the help i can get to get in on some elk...

Robiland · Oct 24, 2023

HeProtect said:
Hi! great thread. Emailed you Buglelk, pming you shortly elkhunter4.

new here and new to hunting. going up to wasatch near strawberry ridge/first water/fifth water/sheep creek area Nov 01 - Nov 09th. can use all the help i can get to get in on some elk...

I have been up there the last few weeks with the mid season elk, spike elk and archery hunting and rifle deer hunt. I can honestly say i saw way less elk this year than I did last year. All those areas you just listed is where I like to hang out. And after looking over lots of areas this last weekend in those listed areas, there was not 1 elk spotted. Doesnt mean they were not there, I just did not see them. You may want to check out Wildcat and around Current creek. I dont normally hunt over there, but last year a friend had the late elk tag and saw lots of elk over there....just a suggestion.

HeProtect · Nov 6, 2023

I went from tuesday through sunday. hiked almost 50 miles to see 5 elk. no bulls at all. looks like my spike tag is going unfilled unless i can find somewhere close to ogden (cache?) to fill it between now and thursday (fat chance.. )

we looked everywhere from 1st water to 5th water, to strawberry ridge, and even went to the north side of strawberry. no luck.

treedagain · Nov 6, 2023

HeProtect said:
I went from tuesday through sunday. hiked almost 50 miles to see 5 elk. no bulls at all. looks like my spike tag is going unfilled unless i can find somewhere close to ogden (cache?) to fill it between now and thursday (fat chance.. )

we looked everywhere from 1st water to 5th water, to strawberry ridge, and even went to the north side of strawberry. no luck.

Maybe slow down and use your glass?