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Back in May, we were pretty excited to find out that my 14 year old boy got lucky and drew a Wasatch mid-season LE Elk tag with 2 points. I knew the hunt might be pretty tough, having to contend with an army of spike elk hunters, but I figured the odds were good to draw and it would be a great...

Headed down to unit 5A to help my brother on his tag in a few hours. Any reports from that unit or others nearby in the state? How is the bugling/rutting action?

@Uttaxi1, who posts here a bunch and does amazing work, is mounting up my Utah bighorn sheep (California sub-species) that I shot on the Newfoundland unit this past season. He has sent me a couple updates on the work as it progresses, so I thought I would share here. Super excited to get the...

For those interested in various key topics for wildlife in Utah, including deer winter survival data by region and OIL species research updates that could impact your application strategy, may be good to watch the Wildlife Board working session scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, April 11th) at...

Considering this tag this year with my LE deer points and would love to talk to any tagholders by PM that hunted the Wasatch West Late Muzzy Deer tag (LE on general season unit) recently last year or the year before. Thanks!!

For those who haven't seen it yet, here is a link to the 2023 Utah application guidebook. Lots of new changes and interesting hunt opportunities this year! https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2023_biggameapp.pdf

Fresh Sheep tenderloin, baked potato, and green bean casserole-WOW!! Might be the best tenderloin I have ever had!!

I posted my full story in the 2022 Hunt Adventure thread-link here if you want to read: https://www.monstermuleys.info/xf/threads/2022-luck-of-the-draw.196288/ Here are some pics of my Utah Rocky Mtn Bighorn sheep (California sub-species) that I shot yesterday. Quite the hunt and experience...

Wanted to give some public Kudos to the Utah DWR - we have been clamoring for better harvest reporting and data on general season hunts. I just received emails to provide hunt and harvest info on the 2 general season deer tags my kids drew this year, using a new website the DWR put together...

https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/world-record-velvet-mule-deer/ What an incredible buck and cool story for the Houston family!! Amazing buck and such a great story for that 12 year old girl to get it done on such an impressive buck!!

Always fun to see people’s success pics so thought I would start a thread where everyone posts a pic and a few details of their elk killed this year (2022) in any state. I’ll kick us off: Utah general archery 5x5 bull. Shot out of a treestand over water. Went 30 yards after the shot. Fixed...

I have learned over the years that you take tags whenever you can get them and feel blessed for the opportunity. Seeing the word "unsuccessful" so many times in many different states has helped me appreciate the few instances when "lady luck" shines bright. 2022 she certainly shined bright for...

After watching the Utah Wildlife Board working session yesterday, I was even more convinced that Utah's elk management needs a complete overhaul and should be governed by bull to cow ratio rather than age objective. Mike Wardle, the biologist over some of the best units in the state (Beaver...

Lots of discussion about addressing technology, including the Wildlife Board working session next week. My take is that we are trying to address a serious biological issue (herd decline) with supposed social and emotional solutions. As an example, If the DWR, using sound data, determines we...

This is good stuff!! Would be cool to see other businesses step up like this (disclaimer: I don't own a single item of Kuiu clothing)

I just read in the new Utah application guidebook that they will be changing the application timeline in 2023 to allow applicants to know permit quotas for all hunts prior to submitting their applications. This is a GREAT change and something we have all been asking for over the years - kudos...

Anyone have a Newfoundland bighorn sheep tag this year, or know someone that hunted it this year (2021)? I should draw the tag next year and leaning towards going for it. Would love to talk to any recent tagholders out there. Send me a PM if you prefer. Thanks!

2021 will go down as a very memorable season for a lot of reasons, but chief among them being time spent and memories made with those who truly matter most. My Dad, at 74 years old, is to the age now where his hunting days are largely over, and with a full knee replacement surgery in early...

It was an extremely tough 3rd season hunt this year in Colorado with warm temps (55-60 degrees most days), very low deer numbers overall (we only saw about 30-40 deer total on public huntable land), and a lot of hunter pressure, but we were able to grind it out and found some success. My...

My niece’s boyfriend (Mason) received a call from the DWR a week before the August 21st opener informing him that someone had turned in their Book Cliffs archery bison tag and he was next on the alternate list to receive the tag if he wanted it. Being brand new to hunting, he quickly reached...

Just got my 2020 tooth age data back from the DWR on my Utah LE bull. I figured he was an old bull, but was surprised by just how old:

Looking for input from guys that have experience with both the Oak Creek and Newfoundland Mtns California bighorn sheep herds. If you had the points to draw either tag, which would you choose and why? I would like to try and kill one with my bow, so looking for best opportunities at mature...

Post up your favorite trail cam pics from this past year (2020) - would be fun to see what you caught on your cameras. I went through all of my trail cam pics from my Utah LE elk hunt and thought I would post up some of my favorites - here is part 1:

Has anyone pulled the trigger on the Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binos and used them yet? Would love your impressions and any feedback on whether or not they are worth the price tag. I am pretty sure I know the answer, but gotta talk myself into spending that money:ROFLMAO:

I have always enjoyed the semi-live hunts on here so when service allows, I will keep you updated on my muzzy hunt that opens on Monday 9/21. We arrived yesterday late afternoon and got camp set up-our #1 camp spot was taken. Got out to glass just before dark and spotted 2 bulls, both good 6’s...

My 77 year old Father-in-law drew a book cliffs archery deer tag in 2019, but hurt his back days before the hunt and had to surrender the tag. He was able to draw again this year and took his first ever velvet mule deer with his bow on opening morning. It was a blast for me to be there with him...

I have quite a few trail cam pics of this bull-he has one of the largest bodies (huge gut and butt) that I have ever seen on an elk and I think it may skew the size of his antlers. What do you all think? Just for fun, what do you think he scores? He has a 2-3” cheater off of his left side G4 so...

I received my LE elk tag a few weeks ago, but have not received any information or an envelope to turn in a tooth after harvest for aging. Is the Division no longer doing that? When I had an expo elk tag in 2009, I was sent instructions and an envelope to turn in a tooth. Just wondering if...

2019 was a great year for me-Most hunts were spent helping my kids take animals. Time spent with them drove home to me what hunting is all about-creating memories with those you love in God?s creation. Doesn?t get any better than that!! We started out with my 13 year old daughter taking her...

Anyone here hunt, or know someone that hunted, archery Bighorn sheep on the Box Elder, Newfoundland unit this past season? I would love to hear about the experience. I have quite a few points, but still a bit under what it takes to draw the any weapon tag.

My 16 year old son & his 17 year old cousin drew the 120-1 deer tag with November 1-15 dates. We have a family friend with ranch property outside of Thermopolis & will likely hunt with his family, but would love to hear from anyone that has hunted this late hunt to hear your experiences &...

I don't know about you all, but I am getting antsy waiting for draw results & looking forward to this year?s hunts & adventures!! While we are waiting patiently, here are a couple pics from last year?s hunts in Wyoming & Utah. Wyoming 2018 My Brother, nephew and I packed into the backcountry...

For those who have experience on, or have hunted, the Box Elder Newfoundland Unit for Bighorn Sheep what are your thoughts on the hunt? How are the sheep & rams doing out there & what is the quality/quantity like? Is the terrain conducive to bowhunting? Early or late hunt dates better? Any tips...

Put in for Montana general deer combo for the first time ever this year. I see results should be available the week of April 16th. Is Montana pretty good about getting results out when they say they will (April 16th), and do they notify you via email or do you check results on their website?

I am planning to apply for a NR Deer Combination license this year for the first time ever in a group of 5 and have a couple questions: 1. Does Montana require you to front the entire cost of the tag or do they charge your card after you are successful in the draw? 2. If applying as a group...

We used to bowhunt the Beaver unit for deer many years ago, but I have not been down there in quite some time. I will be running a 1/2 marathon on July 29th in the Tushar Mtn range and wondered if maybe I ought to start looking into the unit again for a future bowhunt. I have a couple of...

I have started a story over on the HAC thread about my bear hunt this year if you want to follow along: http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID62/9.html

Having drawn two great tags early on in 2017 that would require a lot of focus and vacation time, my big game application plans for my home state of Utah changed slightly. I opted for my 19th elk point and 17th Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep point and did not put in for general deer for the first time...

I have a pending $166 charge on my credit card for Nebo Multi-season bear. I drew with 14 points. To say I am excited is an understatement!! I plan to hit the June hunt hard with bait and if I don't kill, will hopefully get one with hounds in the fall. Would love to hear about any of your...

I have 14 Utah bear bonus points and am looking to draw a Multi-Season Limited Entry tag to give me multiple options to take a bear (bow/bait, hounds, etc). Based on draw odds, I think I can draw most units with the exception of San Juan and maybe La Sal. I would prefer to hunt a unit closer...