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“Utah Mule Deer, Elk,
Moose, & Cougar Hunting”
Utah Hunting Details
Utah is a leading
destination for trophy
Mule Deer hunting and
in recent years Utah has become a top trophy
Elk hunting consideration because so many
large bull elk are being taken in Utah. It’s
no longer a question of whether a 400 class
bull elk will be taken each hunting season;
the question now is “How Many 400 Class
Elk”!!!
Utah also has great Shiras Moose hunting,
Cougar hunting, Antelope hunting, and the
ever popular Cow Elk hunts offer some of the
best cow elk hunting in the west.
There’s also plenty of excellent Upland Bird
hunting for Pheasant, Sage Grouse,
Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Chucker, Dove,
Hungarian Partridge, and Forest Grouse.
Waterfowl hunting can offer exciting
shooting action for Canada Geese and several
varieties of Ducks.
Best of all, licenses are available over the
counter for many big game and small game
hunts.
Outfitter
Experience
Dale Denney has been
outfitting hunters in Utah for 11 years.
With 30 years of guiding and outfitting
experience in numerous western states,
Bearpaw Outfitters have endured the test of
time. The Denney Family and their crew of
experienced guides have outfitted and guided
hunters of all ages and backgrounds from
around the world. Regardless of your age or
amount of hunting experience, Bearpaw
Outfitters will have a hunt that’s just
right for you.
Hunting Areas
The hunting areas are
primarily located in central and northern
Utah and include the Book Cliffs, Box Elder,
Cache, Rich, Central Mountains, Crawford
Mountains, Diamond Mountain, Nine Mile,
Oquirrh-Stansbury, South Slope, Wasatch
Mountains, and several CWMU Ranches which
have CWMU landowner mule deer and elk tags
available.
Accommodation
Choices
Hosted Tent Camp: Camp
is accessed by auto and usually has from 4
to 10 guided or unguided hunters in camp.
Includes tents, camp gear, portable toilet,
kitchen area, water, meals
and services provided by Bearpaw Outfitters.
Drive-In Drop Camp: Camp is accessed by auto
and suited for a group of 2 to 8 unguided
hunters. You do not have to ride horses to
get to camp. Includes tent, camp gear,
water, portable toilet, firewood hand saw,
and hunting advice. Bring your own food.
Reserve camp up to 10 days.
Motel “Town Hunts”: Motels are near
restaurants and shopping and only about 10
to 30 miles from many of the hunt areas.
Bearpaw Outfitters will pick up and return
guided hunters to their room each day.
Restaurant meals and rooms are not included
with the Motel “Town Hunt” so budget about
$60 to $100 per day for your meals and room.
Ranch House: Hosted indoor lodging in an
older ranch house and bunkhouse, an indoor
bathroom, with meals and services provided
by Bearpaw Outfitters. Groups of up to 8
hunters can be accommodated.
Daily Schedule
(Hosted Trips)
Wakeup is early; you’ll
have breakfast and leave for the hunt area
before dawn. Hunt the morning, take a 2 or 3
hour lunch break with a nap if desired, hunt
the evening until sunset, then enjoy dinner
when you return from hunting and everyone
can share stories of the day’s adventures.
Terrain &
Elevation
Utah has a variety of
terrain and is one of the most scenic states
in the west. Terrain varies greatly from one
area to another. There are high desert
mountains with juniper and aspen draws,
canyons with impressive rock formations, and
high majestic mountains. Some areas have
rolling hills and sage flats interspersed
with juniper and pinion thickets. Most
elevations will range from 5500 to 9000
feet.
Physical
Condition
Physical condition is
always a consideration; so be in as good of
condition as possible for your hunt. Bearpaw
Outfitters also know how to accommodate
hunters with physical limitations and will
adjust hunting methods to offer hunters the
highest level of success possible.
Licenses &
Hunter Education
Licenses are available
over-the counter for many trips with
landowner tags, general season tags, and
leftover limited-entry tags. There are
limited-entry draws for Mule Deer, Elk,
Sheep, and Moose in top limited-entry areas.
Hunters must be age 14 or older to hunt Big
Game in Utah and age 12 or older to hunt
small game. All hunters born after Jan 1,
1965 need Hunter Education training.
Legal Weapons
Big Game rifles must be
center fire and use expanding bullets,
muzzleloaders must be .40 or larger, and
bows 40 pounds or more. Weapon requirements
can be viewed on page 12 of the
Utah Big
Game Proclamation.
Hunter Orange
400 square inches must
be worn on the chest, back, and head during
center fire deer and elk seasons. A hat and
vest satisfies this requirement. Camo orange
is not acceptable.
Taxidermy and
Meat Cutting
These services are
available locally for a fee, or you may
choose to do your own. Meat processing is
usually done in a day or two.
Airport Info
Salt Lake City is the
closest major airport and is only a 2 to 4
hour drive from most Bearpaw Outfitters
hunts. Check for
Airline Flights and
Rental
Cars.
Driving
Directions
Directions vary
depending on the exact location chosen for
your hunt. Most hunts occur near Vernal,
Price, Logan, or Grouse Creek. You’ll be
notified with specific driving directions
prior to your hunt.
References
Please contact past
hunters (call for a list) and ask them about
their hunting experience with Bearpaw
Outfitters.
Booking a Hunt
Please review the
Details and Terms. Use the Hunt Application
to reserve a hunt, use the Info Request to
ask any questions, or call Bearpaw
Outfitters at 509-684-6294.
Bearpaw Outfitters invite you to experience
one of the best hunts of your lifetime, just
as many past hunters have.
Thanks & Good Hunting,
Dale & Tara Denney
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