20 years trying to get a tag…..and it happened!!!!

[Maddog66]

After 20 years of applying and honestly starting to believe it was never going to happen, it did! I just got the email from Utah letting me know that I drew my dream Elk tag. It’s the early (Sept 20-24) any weapon tag in the Central Mountains (Manti unit).

I can’t believe it….like winning the lottery!!!!

Now I have to find an outfitter and make myself a little less round over the summer!

Anybody here have and thoughts or advice for a guy on his first, and likely last, elk hunt in Utah?

 

[Turkey Creek]

No, but congratulations! I drew my once in a lifetime tag for a bull in Nebraska when I still lived there. I killed a whopper and it was a fun hunt with a friend. Good luck on your planning and trip.

 

[Howboutthemdawgs]

I can’t believe it….like winning the lottery!!!!

Now I have to find an outfitter and make myself a little less round over the summer!

Anybody here have and thoughts or advice for a guy on his first, and likely last, elk hunt in Utah?

Awesome! I’m right behind you with 16 points now. Had 2 buddies go with wade lemon for Mule deer. Both shot over 200” deer with their bow on public. Some of his tactics aren’t my cup of tea but honestly that’s the outfitting game in Utah especially. It’s very cut throat and one could argue shady. But with a tag that very well may be once in a lifetime you may need to rely on someone like them to make the most of the opportunity. I’m wrestling with getting an outfitter or diy when I draw.

 

[buckdeer1]

I liked reading info from Hunting fool after I drew WY and Co moose,past articles gave alot of info.Another may be monstermulies.com

 

[gwm]

I have nothing to offer in regards to your question but CONGRATS on the tag.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Congrats, that’s awesome! Is it your first elk hunt or just first in UT? UT is the one Rocky Mountain state I don’t ever apply in so not that familiar with specifics. I’ve spent a lot of time on Rokslide and hunttalk over the years so if you’re a newby to elk hunting some searches in those forums would probably be helpful.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Awesome! I’m right behind you with 16 points now. Had 2 buddies go with wade lemon for Mule deer. Both shot over 200” deer with their bow on public. Some of his tactics aren’t my cup of tea but honestly that’s the outfitting game in Utah especially. It’s very cut throat and one could argue shady. But with a tag that very well may be once in a lifetime you may need to rely on someone like them to make the most of the opportunity. I’m wrestling with getting an outfitter or diy when I draw.

Utah hunting guide charged in Donald Trump Jr. hunt faces new criminal allegations

Utah hunting guide Wade Lemon faces felony poaching charges in an alleged fraud perpetrated on Donald Trump Jr. and another client in which the hunters were allegedly duped into thinking their kills were legitimate.

www.sltrib.com

Utah hunting guide faces felony charge for Donald Trump Jr.’s big-game hunt

Prosecutors have indicated there was no evidence showing Trump Jr. would have known about alleged baiting that went on during the hunt.

www.sltrib.com

Lots of folks have allegedly bought trophys from Wade.

 

[Howboutthemdawgs]

Utah hunting guide charged in Donald Trump Jr. hunt faces new criminal allegations

Utah hunting guide Wade Lemon faces felony poaching charges in an alleged fraud perpetrated on Donald Trump Jr. and another client in which the hunters were allegedly duped into thinking their kills were legitimate.

www.sltrib.com

Utah hunting guide faces felony charge for Donald Trump Jr.’s big-game hunt

Prosecutors have indicated there was no evidence showing Trump Jr. would have known about alleged baiting that went on during the hunt.

www.sltrib.com

Lots of folks have allegedly bought trophys from Wade.

These two guys who drew are super close to me. I was zero percent impressed with his tactics.

SomeoneI know may have hunted with some of these guys south of the border. The season doesn’t stop at sundown… Allegedly

 

[Maddog66]

Hold on….hold on!,😂😂

I’m just a midwestern deer hunter who got talked into applying for the state where they manage for older age class elk…..20 years ago by a friend and avid elk hunter. He missed a couple of years and got behind me in points (re. My OCD good side :)).

Anyway, my intention is to harvest a nice bull that’s representing the area herd on public land. Not a score. I’m not shooting one off any roads, after dark, over bait, or at a distance further than I can reliably shoot my trusty A-bolt. I’m hoping for bow range 👍.

For me, it’s a chance of a lifetime and I’m going to make it about the experience of a rut hunt in the mountains.

I’m going to hire a guide for the full hunt 1-1. Plus 2 scouting days right beforehand. I’m not hiring any spotters or scouters and I want to stay in a camp on the hill. I’m talking to guides and outfitters now.

 

[Howboutthemdawgs]

Hold on….hold on!,😂😂

I’m just a midwestern deer hunter who got talked into applying for the state where they manage for older age class elk…..20 years ago by a friend and avid elk hunter. He missed a couple of years and got behind me in points (re. My OCD good side :)).

Anyway, my intention is to harvest a nice bull that’s representing the area herd on public land. Not a score. I’m not shooting one off any roads, after dark, over bait, or at a distance further than I can reliably shoot my trusty A-bolt. I’m hoping for bow range 👍.

For me, it’s a chance of a lifetime and I’m going to make it about the experience of a rut hunt in the mountains.

I’m going to hire a guide for the full hunt 1-1. Plus 2 scouting days right beforehand. I’m not hiring any spotters or scouters and I want to stay in a camp on the hill. I’m talking to guides and outfitters now.

Following along…let us know who you go with cause I would consider a guide under those conditions as well. Good luck

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Hold on….hold on!,😂😂

I’m just a midwestern deer hunter who got talked into applying for the state where they manage for older age class elk…..20 years ago by a friend and avid elk hunter. He missed a couple of years and got behind me in points (re. My OCD good side :)).

Anyway, my intention is to harvest a nice bull that’s representing the area herd on public land. Not a score. I’m not shooting one off any roads, after dark, over bait, or at a distance further than I can reliably shoot my trusty A-bolt. I’m hoping for bow range 👍.

For me, it’s a chance of a lifetime and I’m going to make it about the experience of a rut hunt in the mountains.

I’m going to hire a guide for the full hunt 1-1. Plus 2 scouting days right beforehand. I’m not hiring any spotters or scouters and I want to stay in a camp on the hill. I’m talking to guides and outfitters now.

You should be in for a treat.

Wish I had a good tip for you on how to handle the buck fever and adrenaline dump that accompanies a mature bulk bugling his ass while running at you but i'm still working on that one myself..