I headed out there on the 21st not having anytime to do any preseason scouting but i know the area and knew where i wanted to be. On the lion hunt there are a lot of cats all along the book and roan cliffs from the utah colorado state line to price. Distribution is south africa, northern libya, tunisia, northern algeria and marocco. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. Where to hunt mule deer in utah for 2015 hunting the west. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong stretch of wild land that is considered longest continuous escarpment in the world. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Being a narrative of nine years spent amongst the game of the far interior of south africa resnick library of african adventure on free shipping on qualified orders. They are big and dramatic, and so is the country they call home.
The bookcliffs deer herd was very low at the turn of the century, but rebounded. Book cliffs recreation area, desolation canyongrey canyon recreation area, fantasy canyon, sand wash recreation area, white river. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. This is the final hunt from our 2019 limited entry book cliffs hunt. Best place to hunt mule deer in south dakota outdoor life. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. We have designed our packages to bring africa within reach of everyone. This is an excerpt from hunting editor andrew mckeans book, how to hunt everything, which is available here. The down side is that 90% of my time is spent in a pickup today i saw a buck that i had seen only once before. They had several concessions located throughout south africa and could accommodate our desire to bow hunt.
When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it. Connect with other sportsmen who share your passion. There is a nr bonus tag for the book cliffs bitter creek south, no nr bonus tag for the book cliffs roadless unless they added a tag this year in which case we would have both been hunting it this year. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. We guide some of the top limited entry elk and deer areas in the state of utah. Whether you have drawn a coveted limited entry elk permit, a once in a lifetime mountain goat tag, or if you are just looking for some help on a general season deer or elk hunt, we have a hunt for you. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film. Cheetau safaris have concessions all ove south africa to make your hunt as memorable as possible. It was a tough dry hunt, and was able to anchor this monster just a couple of days into the hunt. The tags for these hunts and seasons can be drawn out in the utah online public big game drawing or purchased at a conservation tag auction. Next to deer, the biggame animal most whitetail hunters want to pursue is bull elk. Choose between many different species of huntable animals. I now have 16 straight years of applying for a book cliffs deer tag in utah.
Huntsa is located in the malaria free eastern cape of south africa and is home to over 35 species of animals on 40,000 acres. Utah has an impressive variety of big game to hunt, including mule deer, elk. Most of the book cliffs are public lands, making this a popular backcountry hunting destination where a limited number of licenses are available for trophyclass elk and mule deer. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit.
Cull hunting in south africa, a 6 days guided hunting trip. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Limited entry hunts are drawn in the public drawing or purchased at a conservation tag auction. May 12, 2015 a south african hunt quickly turned lifethreatening when dennis anderson, former president of safari club international, had trouble breathing. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350. Jan 27, 2018 after many calls with references, we decided to book our hunt with bayly sippel safaris. Our list of animals was not extreme to most veteran south african hunters, but to us, we were as excited as we have ever been about a hunting trip. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads. So i am lucky enough to have a job that puts me out in the book cliffs for 8 days at a time and i love it. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus. South africa hunting accommodations big game hunting adventures. Harvest objective hunts have larger hunting areas and can cover a. Nov 27, 2006 not only is he wide but he is tall too.
Try the ultimate combo hunt and experience both south africa and zambia. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs, thousand lake and the doloris triangle. Book cliffs, bitter creek south the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. The above map may be useful for the following recreation destinations. The earlier hunts are more consistent, but with a pushed back rifle hunt, it can either be really good, or not as good due to migrations. Hunts are guided on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Justin fuller takes a great buck on the book cliffs in eastern utah. African hunting safari luxury lion hunt package with. When the air turns crisp in november, hunters celebrate opening day of deer season as though it were a national holiday.
We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Hunt african wild cat in south africa south africa. There are lots of 150 class bucks with 2224 inch spreads on the unit to choose from with quality up to 170 class for those who put in the time both scouting and during the hunt. White fallow deer, or, to be a good shot, shoot a lot the flintlock adventures with docs beloved flintlock lets kill roger reglan making videos is not hunting.
Utah book cliff deer hunt well, i drew out for my book cliffs muzzle loader hunt this year and was elated. We cater to your needs and depending on what is on your hunting list will depends where we will hunt in south africa. South africa 2004 seven animals in 9 shots chistochena moose first hunt with a white superslug 1972. Come along as richard slaugh films the rutting muleys of the ut bookcliffs. Biggame hunting is the hunting of large game for meat, for other animal byproducts for trophy or for sport.
Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. If you choose to use a local taxidermist other than taxidermy africa our storage of your trophies is. One of utahs most famous hunting areas is the book cliffs, a 200milelong. Big game hunting adventures provides some of the best and most affordable hunting in south africa. It is no exaggeration to say that this comprehensive 2 34 hour detailed documentary breaks new ground for hunting films. If youre just concerned with an archery limited entry mule deer hunt, then on the right side where the filters are located. Henry mountain, paunsagunt, west desert vernon, oak creek, book cliffs. In south america, deer, cougar, feral pig, feral water buffalo, capybara and other. My hunt with game 4 africa safaris discussion in hunting reports africa started by brandondd24, sep 17, 2017. At an average elevation of 6,600ft, the book cliffs of utah and colorado inhabit the category of the high plains. Monster muleys hunting community and forum mule deer, elk. Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. Bighorn sheep unit management plan book cliffs, south. Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw but have shyed away because of true trophy potential atleast from what ive heard.
Sep 19, 2014 watts trophy hunting safaris opens up your scope throughout south africa and beyond into neighboring countries, full of choice targets and challenging trophies. Youll see 20 4x4s a day, but finding an old one is a little tougher. Today, theres a limited draw hunt for trophy elk and mule deer here. A call was made to global rescue, who quickly dispatched a critical care paramedic who deployed to dennis hospital bedside, serving as his advocate in the hospital and accompanying him on the journey home. We only use the best and we only give our clients the best. I was visiting a friends farm in south africa, and in addition to hunting plains game intended to do some varminting. Utah hunt unit book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. Both times i have seen him its been nothing but hind end and antlers though and i havent been able to get a picture of him. A small finger of south africa extends north between botswana and namibia.
South africa hunting accommodations big game hunting. In about a week ill be packing into the utah book cliffs for a backcountry elk hunt. This hunt takes place in the eastern cape area of south africa. This is a region of varied terrain from fertile valleys to steep mountains. Custom traditional custom modern archives archivesafter 2015. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. Game trackers in south africa are searching for a lion that escaped from a wildlife park, officials said on monday, warning members of the public not to approach the animal.
Book cliffs mz elk eastmans hunting journals official. Antlers the beam above the trez tine is palmated with a number of points on the rear edge. Then the area to the west and south west of price is prime mule deer winter ground where the cats will be at. A reminder that any animal not exported out of south africa 15 % vat tax must be charged onto trophy fee.
In this dry country a deer may have to climb a mountain to get a drink. General deer zion le deer 1san juan elk ridge 2la sal dolores triangle le elk 1 san juan 2 book cliffs, bitter creek south antelope 1 beaver 2 book cliffs bitter creek desert bighorn 1kaiparowits east bull moose 1 north slope summit rocky mountain bighorn 1 book cliffs south. These are in focus on this hunt, so whenever animals are withing range of a shot, theres a high chance that it is a huntable animal. Just get on top on the rim and there are deer everywhere. We offer a full service safaris and tours operation and we specialize in coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and groups that will take care of all logistics like accommodations, transfers, air charters, touring and of. Guidefitters focused approach in the world of hunting provides a synergy with our dedication to the hunting communitys need for mountain built hunting boots. Wlh is consistently harvesting more 200 mule deer bucks than any other outfit in the country. Inspired by the book which peter has just completed, safari guide, this dvd is an objective reference source and planning tool specifically designed to provide the viewer with an in depth visual experience of all the important aspects of hunting in south africa. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281.
This hunt takes place in the kalahari desert region of the northern province of south africa. Hunting and permit allocation recommendations will be made in accordance with the utah bighorn sheep statewide management plan. Gather and share information, meet new hunting friends and share your opinions. Hunt in zambia and south africa safari combo rainsford.
The coat is bright fawn spotted with white in summer and white underneath. Lrf hunting has and our partner in south africa now offers safari, hunting and tour packages. The first time was last month and he was pushing 2830 wide and had almost no height to him at all. Flack hunts south africa peter flack hunter, writer. Hunt on for lion that escaped from south african wildlife park. Im hoping to generate some feedback on this late season hunt in the book cliffs. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. The hunts should help reduce the number of deer coming into cities and towns, especially in utah county. Hunt the iconic species that each country has to offer and live out the african dream.
The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. I used to hunt the south general around the escalante,enterprize,pine mtn areas20 yrs ago on 3 points. How to find your next hunt using standalone draw odds. South africa hunting, tours and safaris from lrf hunting. For a hunting focused company like crispi and others of any size who are looking to confidently and quickly reach hunting s core users, guidefitters platform makes it an easy decision. The deer come up and over the ridge, which is 8000 feet high and many miles long, in order to get to the winter grounds low on the other side.
A minimum of two hunters is required for this hunt due to the costs associated with conducting it in a remote area. We guide on utahs premium units and most limited entry units, such as. Bull elk book cliffs, bitter creek south 1 any weapon choice 0912 2015 0920 2015 or 1107 2015 1115 2015 bull elk book cliffs, bitter creek south 1 multiseason all limited entry seasons bull elk book cliffs, little creek roadless 2 any weapon 0912 2015 0920 2015. Looking for quality south africa hunting safaris for plains game and cape buffalo. The point is africa is now, and the opportunities close to home are dwindling. Talk and share african hunting adventures and photos. Anything and everything to do with hunting the elusive gray ghost.
Each year the guides put their hunters on some of the biggest deer throughout the west, many surpassing the 200 mark. Hunting africa is the lifelong dream of many sportsmen. The next few days will be a flurry of lastminute activity, including exercising, shooting, and packing for trip. Tags value of a point 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18. The bucks we harvest generally score from 70 to 80. Theres a rattlesnake on the patchbox that says dont tread on me. First thing this morning we headed into pierre to purchase my nonresident archery only any deer license. How to find your next hunt using standalone draw odds gohunt. Some of the best things about in africa hunting adventures in the big game country arent just what mccutcheon writes, but the pictures that he formed in my mind about what it was really like to go on such an adventure in the early days of the 20th century. Since 2014 he has built a reputation of being the most successful varmint hunter in south africa. Im sure other people are watching him, and i dont have a tag, so if you have a tag for the book cliffs send me a pm and ill do what i can to steer you in the right direction. Use this map for hunting in the book cliffs, nine mile, and south slope units. The unit has a large number of bucks and deer on it.
Record book fallow deer hunting exotics with south coast safaris. Rifle mule deer hunt on the book cliffs mossback youtube. They can see from far, smell from far, and because their numbers are so high. This video was shot wile on an axis deer hunt which you can see in another video later.
If the deer start moving down, you need to know where they are going. The book cliffs appear mostly along the southern and. Lynn hadlock lynn hadlock writes, shanna hadlock drew a limited entry book cliffs north rifle tag for 2014. Unlike canyon country to the south, the book cliffs arent particularly known for deep gorges or canyons but, they are intersected by a few canyons of their own. The experienced outfitter has given an extra discount to this very special hunting trip. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. We offer a full service safaris and tours operation and we specialize in coordinating continued. South africa hunt sci utah chapter wishes to thank our sponsor ditholo safaris for this 100% donation. At the end of your article you mention to drop you a line and you could see if you could put me on the buck of my dreams. Scott root, utah division of wildlife resources salt lake city the utah wildlife board okd several new hunts in 2019, as well as a change to fishing regulations at flaming gorge reservoir during a nov. Ive heard 170 180 which doesnt seem great for a 16 bonus points hunt. This gives hunters plenty of challenge and excitement.
Not sure which tag you have but anyway it is all good have a great hunt. The term is often associated with the hunting of africas big five game lion. For those who want to book an africa hunting safari in south africa s highveld, we have one hunting area in mpumalanga province, which is located approximately two hours outside of johannesburg. All fully arranged for you removing any hassle and stress. The terrain varies from harsh, rocky craigs to gently rolling hills and provides outstanding habitat for a. Sep 21, 2010 here is a look at some of the fallow deer hunting we have to offer in the florida panhandle. You can make your own elk hunting adventure, but first you have to find the elk. Exporting even just one part or some of the animals you hunt will mean no vat tax needs to be charged. Wildlife board oks new hunts, rule change at flaming gorge. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. I have been hunting this property close to 15 years, and have come to know it quite well. Cull hunting is actionpacked, and if if you have been trophy hunting in africa, you will know that there are a lot of female animals as well as youngsters and poor trophies.
But as i mentioned there are lots of ledges and it is steep. Justin hunted hard and was rewarded for his efforts. We describe the axis deer as a triple threat to the hunt. The book cliffs deer herd is summer range limited and exhibits slower herd. Book cliffs ut bittercr south any legal weapon well, i hope this topic gets through. This time we join wayne van zwoll on a kudu hunt in blaauwkrantz in south africa, where thorns, thick brush, and elusive game make for a challenging hunt. Best hunting in south africa limpopo, south africa hunting.
Millions of acres of elk habitat are open to the public and offer free camping and hunting, no guides required. In 2015 mule deer habitat range trend desirable conditions indices were. The outfitter has a deep love and passion for hunting night critters. Do not worry, we are professionals when hunting these. Youll see in the example above that for book cliffs, north, book cliffs, south archery you would have a 19% chance to draw the tag at points, but one more. South africa hunt safari club international utah chapter.