Cache Intel-Deer

[rpinelli]

I drew a general deer tag for rifle, any good places to start the hunt? Any recommendations on somewhere to post up camp? First time in Utah.

Thank you in advance.

 

[ThunderImpulse4]

Plenty of time between now and the hunt. Go explore, there is plenty of country to learn and mountain roads to learn. Logan can is the where I started and branched out from there.

 

[huntin50]

Good genetics
A lot of hunters
Very few deer past few years.
No real hot spots. Hunters that do OK usually scout a lot and get lucky. Check out areas where water is near. Some public land around hardware ranch is a place to look up blacksmith fork canyon.

 

[mtnrunner260]

I pulled 3 cams that had been out from July 25th.
A total of 4 bucks walked in front of them.
There was a handful of does and on the lower one some elk, cattle and sheep.
Got guys out scouting and hunting on two of the cams.
I'm hoping to move those cams to a new and more productive location next week.

 

[rpinelli]

Plenty of time between now and the hunt. Go explore, there is plenty of country to learn and mountain roads to learn. Logan can is the where I started and branched out from there.

I live in Florida? I may try to come out for a few days before though.

 

[middlefork]

Do you plan on camping on the unit or staying in town?

There was a reason they cut a bunch of tags this year but you might be able to find something.

 

[rpinelli]

Do you plan on camping on the unit or staying in town?

There was a reason they cut a bunch of tags this year but you might be able to find something.

I was planning to camp on the unit, several have told me that is the best bet. I looked at some Airbnb’s but I’d rather be out there as much as possible.

 

[middlefork]

Google Earth and OnX will be your friend.
Logan Canyon, and Blacksmith Fork and any tributary off of them will get you started.

As stated you won't be alone but it is possible to see deer.

 

[deerkiller]

Just curious. Why did you pick that unit to apply for? Just took a shot in the dark? Easy to draw? Hot tip?

being from Florida and having 30 units to pick one, I’m just wondering how you ended up with this tag

 

[stilltrying]

You will see more orange than deer the first weekend. Tons of roads between Logan Canyon and Blacksmith Form Canyon. A few big deer have been shot in this area the last few years however they are usually found by locals who know where they live long before the hunt starts. Success rate is fairly low, bad winter and high cougar kills the last few years. Most hunters will not hike a ton, get away from roads and things will thin out and success is better.

 

[scandalousbob]

I hunted moose in that unit back in 2010. Saw a few nice bucks. Haven't spent any time there lately, but I'd be happy to share what little bit I know about the area. Feel free to shoot me a PM.

 

[rpinelli]

I was given some intel by a few locals I know.

Just curious. Why did you pick that unit to apply for? Just took a shot in the dark? Easy to draw? Hot tip?

being from Florida and having 30 units to pick one, I’m just wondering how you ended up with this tag

 

[deerkiller]

I was given some intel by a few locals I know.

I’d probably start with grilling them for info, cuz you were either lied to or they know something most utah residents don’t

 

[IdahoHntr]

Bright side is the tag cuts might make there be a little less pressure. Not so bright side is they cut tags for a reason.

I've spent a lot of time on the Cache and it takes time to learn like most places. I would definitely be talking to your locals as deerkiller said. If they knew enough to send you there, they should know enough to answer your original questions. If you can make it out even for just a couple days to scout, it will make a whole lot of difference.