Wasatch Early Elk -

Live4Hunting · Jun 7, 2023

Just drew a tag for LE Early Wasatch Elk, took 16 points. This will be my one and only chance to hunt for a decent bull in UT as I won’t have a chance to draw again for an LE hunt. Looking for a decent 340+ bull if possible, but not sure where to look and focus scouting efforts- any insight or help would be appreciated.

D_Hoyt · Jun 7, 2023

It will be nice not to have as many people on the early rifle elk hunt this year. I've only been hunting deer up there for a few years during archery season, but I've never seen a 340 bull on the Wasatch alive. I did see one that big come off there last year during the rifle season. I encountered several 280-300 inch bulls during muzzleloader season last September. It's like they come out of nowhere when the rut kicks up.

middlefork · Jun 7, 2023

Drop your expectations about 20 inches and you should have a great time.

DBG3285 · Jun 7, 2023

340 is still doable on the snatch.

Just have to do your homework/legwork. We lost some elk this winter. But i think this year will be a good year with the moisture and such.

Robiland · Jun 11, 2023

340 is about top end. Yes there are bigger. But plan on a fun hunt, and don't worry about inches. You'll have fun.

Here are a set of sheds from the Wasatch. One would score 350, and the other 335, depending on spread credit.

Have a fun hunt!!!