Utah Paunsagunt Deer

[Zim]

I am very seriously considering burning my 27 NR points on the Pauns archery tag this year. I'm 64 and my health is declining, heart failure plus 2 torn achilles, etc. All my Midwest hunting is via climbing Lone Wolf tree stands. Have some experience using this method successfully in the AZ Kaibab 3 times. I got an e-bike in 2021 and it has helped due to my health. Curious if there are trails in the Pauns that allow them. I had planned to go one year in advance to scout this, but the rate my heart is slowing, I am re-evaluating this and curious if I can have a good hunt without doing so. I could hunt the full season, and even go a week in advance to scout. I could draw mzl or rifle, but prefer archery, and it's long season. Looking for general advice from anyone who has been there. Thanks.

 

[elkantlers]

I am very seriously considering burning my 27 NR points on the Pauns archery tag this year.

I had the muzzleloader tag 3 years ago. The Paunsaugunt is a special place to hunt mule deer. It is really 3 different units in one. You have the high mountain with pines and Quakies, the middle that is pinyons and junipers, and the lower country that is desert. Depending on which hunt you draw, you will be hunting totally different areas. I believe it is totally worth your consideration with 27 points. If you draw it, get ahold of me and I will tell you what I know.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I would burn the points and go and have the best hunt you can.