Book cliffs deer migration routes

Biologists document new mule deer migration route over teton. This is the place to go to get a nice representative mule deer buck. Utah mule deer 2009 sportsmans tag mossback youtube. The bookcliffs area supports about 7,500 mule deer and 5,000 elk. Best trails in little book cliffs wilderness study area. The book cliffs are a relatively remote part of utah that face increasing encroachments from oil, gas and tar sands developments. Wrangling deer from the sky to protect migration routes, wildlife biologists at the university of wyoming are capturing mule. It can be a physical hunt with a large roadless area included in the deer unit. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons.

I used to hunt mule deer an elk below bald mountain further the middle fork in unit 27. Most book cliffs deer migrate to the north, however some migrate south. Original article identifying migration corridors of mule deer threatened by highway development priscilla k. Sep, 2019 book cliffs, utah limited entry mule deer unit. In the stateowned book cliffs roadless area, where bull elk permits are limited to 30 per season, the hunter success ratio is 75 percent. Wyoming cooperative fish and wildlife research unit, university of wyoming, laramie, wyoming. This area features an amazing array of scenic opportunities.

Book cliffs a project involving everything from backpacks to helicopters and taking hundreds of hours to complete is almost done. Moose, wy grand teton national park biologists have detailed a new longdistance mule deer migration route that spans two states and traverses the teton range. Some of the bucks filmed during the 2016 rifle deer hunt at the book cliffs in utah. Where they actually winter may vary as there are quite extensive yarding areas in each direction. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. You do have a legitimate opportunity to kill a 200 inch mule deer here, but everyone knows it.

Book cliffs elk and deer hunts fully guided trophy hunts. The other 25 percent migrate through the buttermilk area up into the bishop creek drainage and over the high passes into the central sierra. Identifying mule deer migration routes to and from the pinedale anticline project area. Virtually all of the critical deer winter range in the book cliffs east of the green river lies. Courtesy corinne springer moose hang out in range creek canyon on the book cliffs. Like i said before, its a place you have to experience to see and feel its beauty. Identifying and prioritizing ungulate migration routes for landscape. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. In this direction, too, the valley is enclosed by the proposed wilderness of mary jane canyon. In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Wrangling deer from the sky to protect migration routes, wildlife biologists at the university of wyoming are capturing mule deer by helicopter to learn exactly where they go, what.

The book cliffs unit shows a remarkably consistent harvest over these three years as a result of. Dwr launches new website highlighting wildlife migration across utah by faith jolley utah is doing something that only a few other states are doing. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site. Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking.

We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Ap biologists say they are surprised after finding a new mule deer migration route leading to summer range in grand teton national park that passes over the teton range. The book cliffs in utah in october is anyones guess. The alternative deer management plan provides the guidelines for which decisions on hunt recommendations are made. It has been common to see as many as 40 to 50 bucks in a 5 day. Dwr hunt tables, maps and boundaries utah hunt planner. Movement and migration patterns of mule deer in southeastern. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. The early hunt is managed for hunter opportunity and usually occurs during the early part of the deer migration, thus few olderage class bucks are found during the early hunt. Statewideprovide funding for a wildlife initiative that collars elk, deer and other big game species to determine survival rates, home ranges, habitat use, body condition and migration routes as a foundation for future statewide habitat restoration projects. Rick egan the salt lake tribune deer graze the book cliffs. Nielson, western ecosystems technology west, incorporated, 415 w 17th street, suite 200, cheyenne, wy 82001, usa.

Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map. Identifying migration corridors of mule deer threatened by highway development priscilla k. Did you know a deer can swim a mile across flaming gorge, or that fish. Colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs.

The wind would do strange things, a lot of doesfawnssmall bucks to work around, thick brush in some places, no cover in others, dry crunchy conditions, and hunting pressure. Ive heard 170 180 which doesnt seem great for a 16 bonus points hunt. Colorado river cutthroats returned to the book cliffs. 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. 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. I dont know which of the 2 is considered the roaded side. Identifying migration corridors of mule deer threatened by. Utah elk and mule deer maps displaying land status public, private and animal concentrations. The first recorded sighting didnt happen until the early 1900s at the mouth of spanish fork canyon. The book cliffs utah mule deer unit produces 150170 bucks yearly with a few larger taken. The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Book cliffs, utah stretching for 200 miles, the book cliffs offer some of the wests great. This was the same corridor promoted in the early 90s, which was vigorously opposed by many grand county citizens.

The photo above is a ram i took in 1993 on the west edge of the books. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. I have been told that the roaded side of the books cliffs is the one to go with. The longest documented whitetail migration in montana is of deer moving in late fall from the seeley lake area through the seeley.

During a recent trip through the area i spotted two cars in 110 miles of driving. Feb 04, 2011 muledeermigrationcorridors is an esri sde feature class showing a specific mappable site through which large numbers of animals migrate and loss of which would change migration routes. Read more in 16 questions for grand county council chair lynn jackson, on the book cliffs highway. Migration corridors is defined as a specific mappable site through which large numbers of animals migrate and loss of which would change migration routes. South central oregon mule deer study preliminary results summary october 2011. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. Nash wash wildlife management area wma in southeastern utah. Lundy has a rich bird life, as it lies on major migration routes, and attracts many vagrant as well as indigenous species. Dwr launches new website highlighting wildlife migration.

Large mammals found in the book cliffs include coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, mule deer, elk, black bears, pronghorn, american bison as an extension of the henry mountains bison herd and bighorn sheep. The surviving deer will veer off the migration route and travel up canyons into the high sierra. Feb 04, 2011 muledeermigrationpatterns is an esri sde feature class showing a subjective indication of the general direction of the movements of migratory ungulate. The book cliffs deer herd is one of the largest in utah. Colorado parks and wildlifes big game action plan nfwf. Feb 4, 2011 last modified oct 5, 2011 uploaded by conservation biology institute. If there is a cold rain or even a early snow storm the deer will be off of the top and down to their winter grounds 12 miles to the north of the main road on the top. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting. Mule deer migration patterns in unit 27 idaho fish and game. The unit has a large number of bucks and deer on it.

Some of the country is pretty tough alongside the pink cliffs and bryce canyon national park and the success rate, while high, isnt quite as high as the book cliffs. Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. Feb 03, 2015 for mule deer, an incredible 150mile migration. Read biologist notes, population and harvest statistics, management objectives and more. The quality of the hunt is reflected in the heavy demand for permits. In 2010, the island became britains first marine conservation zone. Unbelievable mule deer winter range deer migration duration.

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. New website allows people to look at utahs wildlife migration patterns. Kim mcfarlane, the lucky winner of the 2009 sportsmans tag in utah, harvests a beauti. For growing numbers, thats getting harder each year. This is a fun hunt if the hunter enjoys seeing a large number of 2225. The hunts was great, but i think that indian creek airstrip is becoming very busy and popular. Digital hunting maps for elk hunting, bow hunting, outfitters. Common sources of risk to migrating mule deer and their corridors include fences, road crossings, energy development, and residential development. We know the 100s of thousands of public land acres like no one else could. It also boasts a variety of marine habitats, with rare seaweeds, sponges and corals. Utahs conservation permit program annual report fiscal. We are a not a true trophy hunters, so we go to the. So, we are planning to change our area belong a more remote airstrip, with less hunting pressure, because wi dont like to see a lot of blaze orange. Featuring migration routes, summer ranges and concentrations, winter ranges and concentrations, and resident herd data.

Majority of the deer harvested on the early hunt are younger bucks around 2. Deer hunting in arizonas game management unit 12b huntscore. The book cliffs unit probably provides one of the most enjoyable hunts in the west. The book cliffs are one of the fewest used spots in utah. Migration routes are learned by the fawns from their mothers and perhaps other related deer. The books not only has deer and elk, but it also has some free roaming bison, a few moose and a good rocky mountian bighorn herd on its west end. The route was the latest of four longdistance migrations that park biologists have documented since 20 in an effort to better understand mule deer, the routes they use to access. In prairies, roads and fences from new energy development. In january, 2009, utah division of wildlife resources officials transplanted 31 bison from the henry mountains bison herd to the book cliffs. The technique is to establish a stand near a deer trail on the ridge. A variety of data capture techniques were used including drawing on mylar overlays at 1.

Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus. Conservation of big game winter range and migratory routes. Aug 03, 2014 mule deer mortality from motor vehicle collisions can be significant where highways cross important deer rangesthe proposed route bisects key big game ranges and migration routes. An understanding of the migratory patterns of mule deer odocoileus hemionus hemionus is. The utah hunt planner is an interactive map that will help you research hunting units and boundaries. Because deer hunting is restricted in the book cliffs just north of nash wash, the wma is one of the best places to see deer in the area, especially bucks. In this dry country a deer may have to climb a mountain to get a drink. For mule deer, an incredible 150mile migration the new. Muleymadness hunting forums mule deer hunting community. He wants to include another northsouth route through the book cliffs the hay canyon route. The arresting forms of parriott mesa, the priest and nuns and castle rock tower to the east. Muledeermigrationpatterns is an esri sde feature class showing a subjective indication of the general direction of the movements of migratory ungulate herds. Researchers from the university of wyoming uw teamed up with cartographers at the university of oregon to explore the migration of elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep and pronghorn. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon.

There are some big brutes that will hang out on or near the top but they could be few and far between. With specific maps of migration routes now available, we can identify and prioritize where conservation efforts should be focused to reduce risks to migrating mule deer and migration corridors. Incredible journeys many big game animals must migrate to survive. The green river in desolation canyon is a major migration route for. The largest member of the deer family was not found in utah when pioneers arrived and, biologists say, migrated on its own from idaho and wyoming. Call for an updated price list all hunts are, 5 day hunts including meals, lodging, transportation call 970 640 7281. In 1986, there were 29 applications for every permit issued, according to the udwr. Viewers can watch deer from their vehicles as they drive along the wmas network of maintained roads. Our years of hunting,working, playing, and living in the book cliffs, year round. May 31, 2012 subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday.

Biologists find new mule deer migration route washington times. Moose make a surprising move into utahs range creek the. This picture is from our private property buck deer hunting rates. Some of them go east and others go south accross m 48. Brown, idaho department of fish and game, 45 barton road, pocatello, id 83204 abstract. Mule deer migration routes to and from the mesa and. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Book cliffs roadless area by the utah division of wildlife resources. Unbelievable mule deer winter range after deer hunting season duration. Improve 500 acres of deer winter range by chaining and seeding a pinyonjuniper woodland, not the expected outcome e. Much of the research focused on migratory routes in and around yellowstone and grand teton national parks in northwest wyoming.