WHAT CAN I EXPECT FOR LODGING?

•  The majority of these hunts will be based out of our 2 Dog Huntin' cabin. The cabin elevation is 7553 feet and we will hunt up to 9850 feet in elevation. The cabin is located in Northeastern Utah on Diamond Mountain.

•  This cabin will have all the accommodations of home, including full-time power, running water, refrigerators, TV/VCR, couches, two full bathrooms, seven bedrooms with three beds in each, bedding, washer, dryer, etc. It also has a front room and kitchen.

•  You will be served breakfast and dinner and provided with a sack lunch for midday or return to camp for lunch.

WHAT DOES YOUR GUIDE RATE INCLUDE?

•  The five-day hunt includes everything but state licensing and permit fees.

•  Any gas station stops, the hunter will be responsible for whatever he or she chooses to purchase.

•  You are responsible for weapon of choice, hunting clothes, personal effects and transportation to and from Vernal, UT.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T KILL A BEAR?

•  If for some reason we don't kill the bear of your choice within the five days of your hunt, you can continue hunting for $600 a day thereafter.

WHAT ARE THE TEMPERATURES LIKE DURING THE HUNT?

•  Temperatures can range from below zero to mid 50-60s.

WHERE IS YOUR RANCH?

•  Our ranch is located near Vernal, UT in northeastern Utah, where we will meet you.

WHAT SHOULD I TIP MY GUIDE?

•  This is always a sensitive question, but one we get all of the time. Industry standard is 10-20%.

HOW SOON WILL I NEED MY LICENSE?

•  Licenses MUST be purchased at least 10 days before your arrival to hunt. There is a 10-day waiting period before your tag is valid.

ARE YOU MEMBERS OF ANY GUIDE ASSOCIATIONS?

•  Yes, we are a member of the Utah and Colorado Guides Associations.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT REGARDING THE CARE OF MY MEAT, CAPE AND TAXIDERMY?

•  Trophy care includes hauling your animal off mountain to the cabin where we have hanging racks for the meat and animal. We will help you bone the meat out to put in your coolers.

•  If you want your meat cut up in town by the local butcher we will put it in your truck and you can haul it to town to be cut up and he can mail it to you. Town is about a 40 minute drive. If you don't have a suitable outfit we can arrange this for you.

•  If you bring your own coolers you will be responsible for your own ice which is only available in town.

•  We will cape your trophy and put it in your cooler or assist in making arrangements with your taxidermist.

APPLICATION & STATE FEES INFORMATION

You may apply for your tag beginning in early February until early March. Apply online at Utah Hunt (https://www.utah-hunt.com/). Final license prices can change each year.

LICENSE FEES

Resident 365-Day Hunting License Fees:*

Age 13 and under $11

Ages 14-17 $16

Ages 18-64 $34

Age 65 and older $25

Multi-Year Hunting License (age 18 and older) $33 per year, up to five years

Combination License Fees:*

Ages 14-17 $20

Ages 18-64 $38

Age 65 and older $29

Multi-Year Combination License (age 18 and older) $37 per year, up to five years

Nonresident 365-Day Hunting License Fees:*

Age 17 and younger $25

Age 18 and older $65

Multi-Year Hunting License (age 18 and older) $64 per year, up to five years 

Nonresident Combination License Fees:*

Age 17 and younger $29

Age 18 and older $85

Multi-Year Combination License (age 18 and older) $84 per year, up to five years

*Licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchse and a combination license allows you to hunt or fish in Utah and also allows you to fish with a second pole.

PERMIT FEES

Resident: $83

Nonresident: $308

For further information specific to hunting black bear in Utah visit Utah Black Bear Guidebook: https://wildlife.utah.gov/utah-black-bear-guidebook.html