SW Desert Muzzy Tag (deer)

Califelkslayer · Mar 7, 2015

What do you think it will take to get this new season tag? As a NR?

Way behind the curve for what most consider a "Premium" Utah deer tag.

So I thought I'd try to jump on something new with my 6 LE deer points......But I'm probably not the only guy.

txhunter58 · Mar 7, 2015

Will be interesting to see. I guess you are saying that is what you already applied for since applications have closed? good luck

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

dillon · Mar 7, 2015

You might just draw that tag this year Califelkslayer. I don't imagine the SW Desert late muzzeloader deer tag taking more than 6 points this year. Zion and Pine Valley might take more than 6 points. Most of the non-resident hunters are waiting to see how many people apply and what kind of success is seen this coming fall. I have never deer hunted on SW Desert, but I am sure there are some great bucks on there.

Dillon
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huntinfanatic · Mar 8, 2015

I don't think any amount of points will guarantee a tag for a NR on the SWD late muzzy hunt. There will only be one NR permit so it will go in the random draw. IMO the SWD hunt will be the most difficult of the 6 late muzzy units to draw due to the fact it will likely have the least amount of tags available.

I hope 6 points will guarantee the Zion hunt for a resident but am having my doubts. In our hunting group three of us put in with 3 points, two put in with 6 points and one put in with 8 points.

mtnrunner260 · Mar 8, 2015

Fanatic is right on the NR tags. Most units will only have 1 so no bonus tag to top point holder.
Will only be a couple resident tags so I could see some fairly large swings in what max points are as guys start to drop out of the race for Henries etc.

BrowningRage · Mar 8, 2015

Im guessing you guys are familiar with the Zion unit huntinfanatic..? 8 points or even 6 points seems like a lot for a general season area... Even if its a Muzzy "rut" hunt. I hope you guys slay 'em

As far as the SWD, I agree that there will only be one tag for a NR, so max points will barely matter. I hope you draw the tag though Cali dude... You'll have a blast.

"Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!" 2 Ne. 28: 24

huntinfanatic · Mar 8, 2015

BrowningRage,
Ya, we all live on the unit and know it very well. We do pretty good on the GS hunts every year and decided it's worth the points to basically have the unit to ourselves if a couple of us draw. The two with 6 points and the one with 8 points are wanting to get into the elk pool pretty bad and are eager to burn their deer points. We're hoping those 3 will draw and are excited to see what we can turn up if successful in the draw.

Any of you guys know anyone who put in for the Zion muzzy hunt with more than 5 points? Just trying to get a feel for our chances.

PointHunter · Mar 13, 2015

It is always a roll of the dice the first year. Especially since we don't know the amount of tags they will be giving for each of the late season muzzleloader tags. Did you apply for that late hunt? It will be a lot of fun and you will see some great bucks.

Califelkslayer · Mar 14, 2015

One week later and it would be fantastic IMO.

I applied since there really isn't any publicity on these hunts outside Utah and thought I might draw a great tag with 6 BPs when, once the word gets out, it'll probably take twice that since I think some great bucks will get killed.

I didn't know the tag numbers so I wasn't aware there would only be 1 NR tag.

A couple of times in my life I have pulled a great tag by being "sneaky." Meaning I found something, either in draw odds, or a new season, that allowed me to draw a great tag with far less points than it should have taken for that type quality hunt.

On the other hand, I'm usually the last to draw in "my point pool" on a unit where there are no secrets.

We'll see what the draws bring. I'm feeling a tag or two this year and am hoping one of them is in Utah.

BrowningRage · Mar 19, 2015

Califelkslayer - I sure hope you are successful in your draw and your hunt. My opinion about the 1 NR tag is based on almost nothing. It is still a guessing game regarding tag numbers, but the general feeling is that they would offer just enough resident tags to qualify the unit for 1 NR tag as well.

We may find out in a couple weeks when the tag numbers come out that they in fact doubled that so that there would be at least 1NR Bonus tag. That'd be great for you.!!

"Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!" 2 Ne. 28: 24