Guided Bull Elk Hunt | Utah
Vernal, UT
1-3 Guests • Camper/RV • Public/Private • Guided
Description
Guided Bull Elk - Limited Entry Draw Tag or Landowner Tags Available
Limited Entry Draw Tag - Base Price
The state of Utah offers limited entry drawings for bull elk, The unit that our ranch lies within is called the South Slope Diamon Mountian Unit. A person must put in an application to the state for a drawing of one of these permits. If you draw we would love to take you hunting on our ranch. We have a good number elk on our property with prospects of some very large bulls.
Landowner Tag Included - Additional Fee
Each year the state of Utah issues us only so many landowner tags per given amount of acres that landowners own. These landowner tags are issued for deer and elk only.
We offer a five-day hunt with one guide per client. On our ranch, you will be pleased to see large quantities of quality bull elk. Clients average 98% harvest success with some customers passing up bulls that score 300+ while looking for that bull of a lifetime! We generally take bulls scoring 285 to 340 and most averaging 320. In any given five-day period, we figure a person may view as many as 40 different bulls, pretty easily.
Includes:
Five-day hunt with a personal guide
Lodging in our campers or cabins
Meals
Skinning and trophy care
Landowner Tag can be included for an additional fee!
Quality taxidermy is available with a recommended local taxidermist.
Units We Offer Hunts In
Utah Book Cliffs
Utah North Slope, Three Corners
Utah South Slope, Diamon Mountain
Colorado Unit 1
Seasonal Weather Info:
Archery Hunts - August-October - Average Daily Temps: Aug. HI: 85 LO:55//Oct. HI:61 LO: 35
Rifle Hunts - September-October - Average Daily Temps: Sept. HI:75 LO:46//Oct. HI:61 LO: 35
Muzzleloader Hunts - September-November - Average Daily Temps: Sept. HI:75 LO:46//Nov. HI:45 LO: 24
“I have hunted elk several times with Josh. It is an experience that you will never forget. Bugling bulls and 100s of elk make for an amazing hunt! I also have hunted lions and bears with Josh. He has some of the best hounds around. It is a great adventure. Josh never gives up, and he is also a great guy to be around.” - Phil C.
Base price is per person for the guide rate only(no tag included must draw your own). Add the Landowner Voucher for an additional fee at checkout.
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Upgrades
Landowner Voucher
$23375.00
Your Host
Joshua H
Our ranch was homesteaded by our great-great-grandfather in the early 1900s and we operate 1,000 head of beef cattle on it today. It is located in the northeast corner of Utah, stretching into Colorado to the east and closely bordering Wyoming to the north.
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Gear List
- Hiking Boots: Waterproof, Light Weight Broke In
- Moisture Wicking Socks
- Long Underwear for Oct. or Nov. Hunts
- Pants: Jeans, Camo, or Light Wool
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Rules & Guidelines
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 CAN I EXPECT FOR LODGING?
• We offer full-service lodges and camp trailers, where you will be served breakfast, dinner and provided with a sack lunch for midday or return to camp for lunch.
• Keep in mind that when staying in a cabin or camp trailer in the winter months we will not have running water.
• We limit our camps to avoid overcrowding but still allow for plenty of camaraderie. Practice targets will be available to keep you tuned up for that chance at a trophy.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T KILL A BULL ELK?
• If for some reason we don't kill the bull elk 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 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.
WHAT ARE LANDOWNER AND/OR CONSERVATION TAGS?
• First off, both provide access to tags without drawing the tag in the Utah draw. These tags are different, however. Each year the state of Utah issues us so many landowner tags, per given amount of acres that a landowner owns. These landowner tags are issued for deer and elk only.
• Conservation tags are issued by the state of Utah to nonprofit organizations in the state (SFW, MDF, RMEF and others). These tags are donations to these organizations and they can resell them. Since purchasing them from a nonprofit organization, these tags an be a tax write off and the price can be considered a donation. Please contact your accountant for exact details on the tax options these tags provide.
APPLICATION AND 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/).
For Questions call 1-801-538-4700 or refer to Utah's Big Game Guidebook: https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2019_pdfs/2019_biggameapp.pdf.
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 fees: $285
Nonresident fees: $800
NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note, there is a 50% nonrefundable deposit included with your booking fee and the remaining amount is nonrefundable after June 1st.
These tags go quick and this process ensures that we are able to prepare for our clients adequately.
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