The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. Well i drew the south rifle tag at the salt lake convention which was a nice bonus. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah. If you are interested in trophy bull elk hunting, then this fully guided book cliffs hunt is for you. 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. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan plateaus, ending near grand junction, colorado. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah. South book cliffs the majority of the one eye and bogart canyon anadarko lease units lie within the little creek sub unit. View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction.
Grand junction is the 15th most populous city in the state of colorado and the most populous city on the colorado western slope. Book cliffs is displayed on the cliff usgs quad topo map. Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for book cliffs. From grand junction take i70 east to the cameo exit. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. Drop pins to mark your secret spots, create gps navigation routes, add photos to each of your marked locations for reference and mark your kill spots to return to when successful and packing out. The cliffs private luxury communities in south and north. Your book cliffs hunt will begin at the trail head with a short horse orientation, packing and cargoing your hunting gear and heading off by horseback and mule train on about an hour and a half journey into some very remote and rugged country whose inhabitants include elk, mule deer, black bear, coyotes, forest grouse and a whole host of other. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit.
Aug 01, 2018 the book cliffs the book cliffs wildlife management unit wmu consists of 3 subunits. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. Use these maps to navigate to and within the utah hunt map unit. A, bench at base of book cliffs, east of thompsons. The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. A cold rains storm much less snow will put them right into migration mode and it only takes less than a day for them to get to their winter grounds. A great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. The area is specifically designated for wild horses, so wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth the bitter creek portion of the book cliffs is a huge area that holds a very healthy population of elk.
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 such as, desolation canyon and nine mile canyon. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing. Numerous opportunities for both are found on blm land south of book cliffs near westwater, and are marked on the map. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts.
Blm a great map to have if you are interested in mountain biking or motorized dirt biking. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is green river aviation which is approximately 15 miles away and has an elevation of 4,070 feet 1,150 feet lower than book cliffs. Grand and uintah countiesboundary begins at the utahcolorado state line and the white river. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer map the. Hunter is responsible for any additional costs of the appropriate resident or nonresident license fees. Utah deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south onx.
Book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. But knowing on hunting these elk here in oregon most of my life that it takes just a little more than biologist and map information to make it a good successful hunt the hunters that have been there or hunters that know that country are the guys that really know what those animals do during. 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. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states. Click here for a link to the blm website with information about the little book cliffs wild horse area. Just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the little book cliffs wild horse area encompasses more than 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. Book cliffs is a mountain in utah and has an elevation of 5220 feet. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsnorth, buck deer get this map description. Double c guides elk hunts and elk hunting in the roadless. In the remote eastern part of the state, the 2000foot cliffs will astound you when you first see them. I would like to thank everyone that gave advice and encouragement on this site.
Utah dwr hunt map book cliffs bitter creek south, bear, bull elk get this map description. Directions there are two routes to access the little bookcliffs wsa. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the book cliffs. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. The book cliffs the book cliffs wildlife management unit wmu consists of 3 subunits. The distinctive formations offer plenty of hiking, camping and more. The cliffs private luxury communities south and north carolina. Book cliffsdesolation canyon region southern utah wilderness.
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. After 10 years of applying, my father, who is 70 years young, drew a utah limited entry deer tag for the bookcliffs north unit. Archery elk and mule deer hunting season in utah is one of only a few times where it is possible to hunt two species at the same time. This means that you should be able to hunt the road less area also if you would like. Click here for a map of the little book cliffs wild horse range.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of book cliffs are 39. Here in the glorious carolina mountains are seven vibrant communities three on sparkling lake keowee not far from clemson and three more high up in the cool mountain air near thriving greenville, south carolina and one just minutes to the southern gem of asheville, north carolina. The bookcliffs define the skyline of grand junction. We have trophy bull elk hunting in the book cliffs. The book cliffs form the southern margin of the book or tavaputs plateau, which is situated in the central part of the colorado plateau province, between the rocky mountains and the wasatch range.
Ive looked into this unit before since i have enough bonus points to draw but have shyed away because of. Baryte and calcite found in concretions ranging from a half an inch to over 6 feet with some concretions in a linear configuration, up to the size of a sedansaloon. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant.
This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when. Home to wild horses, theres always something new to. Elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creek south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,234,423 acres. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. The selected hunt map boundary is layered with both blm and forest service shading. Map includes book cliffs, several wilderness study areas west to desolation canyon, and a large section of state land bordering the east side. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d hillshade topography, topographic lines, public land ownership boundaries, roads, creeks, streams, rivers, and key terrain features. Maps for the region book cliffs wildlife management unit. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the south facing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Department of the interior bureau of land management vernal field office, utah. Within minutes, you can enjoy a round of golf at one of ten courses, explore over 500 miles of trails and bikeways, ski worldclass downhill slopes, go sightseeing at antelope island state park and the. According to 2010 census city of grand junction and mesa county, the population of the city is 58,566. Elk and deer archery hunting seasons run simultaneously and allow for a great combination utah elk and mule deer hunting experience.
The book cliffs are a prominent series of cliffs that define the northern side of the grand valley. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile. The book cliffs of eastern utah has traditionally seen many trophy mule deer harvested. Access throughout the unit is very good with many oil and gas mining roads. Bulls scoring 320340 are reasonable expectations with a moderate possibility of a bull exceeding 350.
Herd composition and harvest the book cliffs will be managed as a. Seeing the wild horses at the little book cliffs wild horse area is a great day trip for hikers, bikers or horseback riders. This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the horses are readily seen. Grand junction is situated 247 miles 398 km westsouthwest of the colorado state capitol in denver.
Whether you have a small company of just a few employees or a large group of 2,000 plus, cliffs is the perfect place to host your next company event. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Interstate 70 connects the city eastward to glenwood springs and denver and westward to green river, utah. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. This remote unit is one of the most spectacular areas of utah. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and. Utah elk limited hunt unit book cliffs, bitter creeksouth onx. Dont miss this opportunity to have the hunt of a life time.
Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. The roan cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in eastern utah and western colorado, in the western united states that are distinct from but closely associated with the book cliffs wikimedia commons has media related to roan cliffs. We had other encounters with decent bucks that i couldnt get on film. Anyone who is interested in visiting book cliffs can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for 10 book cliffs. Book cliffs is in the ranges category for emery county in the state of utah. Generalized columnar section of the rocks of the book cliffs coal. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion.
The book cliffsdesolation canyon wilderness is a merging of three different worlds. Book cliffs, little creek roadless grand countyboundary begins at steer ridge road and ten mile knoll. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear. Northern utah just north of salt lake city, davis county is known as the ultimate playground for fun, entertainment, and outdoor adventure.
In this dry country a deer may have to climb a mountain to get a drink. Limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunts and wasatch bull elk. At an average elevation of 6,600ft, the book cliffs of utah and colorado inhabit the category of the high plains. Drop camp or expert guided even catered book cliffs utah big game hunting trips that you will remember for a lifetime. Book cliffs deer limited book cliffs, north deer limited nine mile deer limited species.
Click here for a link to colorado west outdoors north soda trip. The way that it looks is that the hunt includes both a and c in the any weapon hunt. Though the biggest buck we saw was on a small piece of private land. Book cliffs ut bittercr south any legal weapon big game hunt. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear, bull elk get this map description. Home to wild horses, theres always something new to see or do in the bookcliffs. As the light paints the dramatic peaks and verdant valleys of the carolina mountains, the seasons gracefully blending into one another, in these purest of moments, it occurs to you there is something special here. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, wild rivers, and blm lands.
B, fault in mesaverde formation, 2 miles south of carbonera 10 iii. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. Excludes book cliffs, little creek roadless unit as follows. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion. If there is anyone that has hunted this unit either during the october buck hunt or early elk hunt, it would be highly appreciated for any and all information on what they seen during there hunt, pertaining to the elk, they seen, and in what locations, so that i might get a.
Best trails in little book cliffs wilderness study area. Book cliffs, bitter creeksouth elk limited maps, regulations and land access information. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Im hoping to generate some feedback on this late season hunt in the book cliffs. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. This is exceptional big game trophy hunting and we are sure you wont be disappointed. Roadhighway map of eastcentral utah covering the field trip area. Although remote, youll find a trip to the cliffs will provide a wide array of outdoor activities. Department of the interior bureau of land management.
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