Utah Peeps or others with experience

[Lawnboy]

This could be dangerous but looking for firsthand advice on some units. With Utah doubling the price for NR tags I think I want to cash in sooner than later. I have 21 points and looking for advice. I understand that Utah units now are not like Utah units of old but I'm not real excited to spend $2,000 on a 330 bull considering I've already invested close to a grand to applying over the years. I'm not opposed to archery just not near as confident as with my guns. So below are the units I feel I'd have a decent choice at drawing this year. Feel free to post any other units I may have missed. I'm not opposed to waiting a year or two if I'm close on some other units that might be better. Do any of these get you excited about finding a solid mid 300's bull? Shoot me a message


Archery
Book Cliffs, Diamond mtn,Fishlake,LaSal,Nebo,Manti,Wasatch

Mid Season Rifle
Fishlake,LaSal,Manti,North Slope,Wasatch

Late Rifle
Book Cliffs,Diamond Mtn,Fishlake,LaSal,Manti,Wasatch

Muzzy
LaSal,Wasatch

 

[HappyCamper]

I’m not much help but I would expect many people will be looking to cash in points like you. I’d expect 21 points to get you a hunt that used to take 16ish.

 

[WapitiBob]

This post is a really bad idea.

 

[Lawnboy]

This post is a really bad idea.

Throw me a bone Bob

 

[WapitiBob]

Zim posted his points and where he planned to apply every year, it worked really well for the guys that had more points than he did and didn't know where to go.

I have half your points and am only slightly concerned about guys dropping down to get out. At your level It wouldn't be much of a concern; a $2000 elk tag isn't very expensive in the grand scheme. And guys with 20+ have 20 because they're focused on decades old memories of a unit.

Look at what you can draw, cross off the ones that take several points less, and you'll have the short list. Whittle those few down to a cpl and choose. If fishing is in your future, hit me up.

 

[Forkyfinder]

This post is a really bad idea.

All out there for whatever hunting statistics app - or if you work at it a little yourself.

 

[rjthehunter]

Might as well keep saving points! Fillmore or Beaver or bust!

 

[Lawnboy]

All out there for whatever hunting statistics app - or if you work at it a little yourself.

So a stats app will give me real life expectations of the units? I can think of many places here in Montana that an app wouldn't give you a clear picture.

 

[Lawnboy]

Zim posted his points and where he planned to apply every year, it worked really well for the guys that had more points than he did and didn't know where to go.

I have half your points and am only slightly concerned about guys dropping down to get out. At your level It wouldn't be much of a concern; a $2000 elk tag isn't very expensive in the grand scheme. And guys with 20+ have 20 because they're focused on decades old memories of a unit.

Look at what you can draw, cross off the ones that take several points less, and you'll have the short list. Whittle those few down to a cpl and choose. If fishing is in your future, hit me up.

Thanks for the advice. The nice thing about the message feature is nobody has to know. Have had a few reach out that way and appreciate it.

 

[cgasner1]

Might as well keep saving points! Fillmore or Beaver or bust!

I deer hunted Fillmore with my muzzy man I couldn’t imagine having the elk tag would be amazing

 

[rjthehunter]

I deer hunted Fillmore with my muzzy man I couldn’t imagine having the elk tag would be amazing

I've never been, but I've heard it's the epitome of elk hunting.

 

[Wildabeest]

Wasatch gets a ton of non-hunting recreational use. It encompasses ski resorts, and numerous popular hiking/biking/atv trails. Proximity to SLC adds to the congestion. Absolutely stunning country that I spend a lot of time in, but it wouldn’t be high on my list of places to burn 20+ points.

 

[Aperventure]

Yeah, sunk costs and increasing non resident tag costs are a real thing we all deal with.

The units you list have a wide variety of terrain, non-hunting public use, vegetation and access.

What kind of hunt do you want ? From a hotel, base camp, truck camp, horse, or backpacking?

How many people do you want to share the outdoor space with? Are you ok with a lot or do you need it to be very few?

With you answers to those questions and then cross referencing the Utah hunt planner and draw tables will be your best resource I think.

I’ll send you a pm also

This could be dangerous but looking for firsthand advice on some units. With Utah doubling the price for NR tags I think I want to cash in sooner than later. I have 21 points and looking for advice. I understand that Utah units now are not like Utah units of old but I'm not real excited to spend $2,000 on a 330 bull considering I've already invested close to a grand to applying over the years. I'm not opposed to archery just not near as confident as with my guns. So below are the units I feel I'd have a decent choice at drawing this year. Feel free to post any other units I may have missed. I'm not opposed to waiting a year or two if I'm close on some other units that might be better. Do any of these get you excited about finding a solid mid 300's bull? Shoot me a message


Archery
Book Cliffs, Diamond mtn,Fishlake,LaSal,Nebo,Manti,Wasatch

Mid Season Rifle
Fishlake,LaSal,Manti,North Slope,Wasatch

Late Rifle
Book Cliffs,Diamond Mtn,Fishlake,LaSal,Manti,Wasatch

Muzzy
LaSal,Wasatch