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Utah Elk and Mule Deer Hunts
Although, we do have some backcountry exceptions, most of our Utah elk and mule deer hunts with this outfitter will be from a beautiful hunting lodge.
- All hunts are on private ground on over 600,000 acres spread between different ranches.
- Most of the ranches are in the CWMU program AKA Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit. As a result, you are able to obtain your tags directly from the outfitter without the hassle and worry of whether you will draw out or not.
- The ranches that are not enrolled CWMU program are in general season tag units. Ask about landowner tags.
- Hunting season is September through November.
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- Lodging and Accommodations
- Gear List
- Travel Information
- Read Hunt Reports and Outfitter Reviews
- Photo Gallery
- Booking Your Trip
Mule Deer Hunts
A typical days hunt will start out with breakfast, then you will hunt all morning and come back for lunch, and go out for the evening hunt. Some of these mule deer hunts are very physical, but some of them are “easy” as well. Let us know what kind of mule deer hunting in Utah you are looking for. Opportunity rates are near 100% for both rifle and archery hunts. You can expect bucks scoring 160″ to 180″.
Archery Season
- Archery mule deer hunts are 5-days, guided 1:1.
- Archery guides are experienced bowhunters.
- August 15 through September 1
- 160″ to 180″ bucks are the goal.
- This outfitter offers lodge-based hunts, backcountry tent hunts and a cabin archery mule deer hunt.
- Combo hunts are available.
Rifle Season
- Rifle mule deer hunts are 5-days, guided either 2:1 or 1:1.
- September -November
- 160″ to 180″ bucks are the goal.
- This outfitter offers lodge-based hunts, backcountry tent hunts and a cabin archery mule deer hunt.
- Combo hunts are available.
Elk Hunts
Once you hunt elk in Utah with this outfitter, you will see why they have a hunter return rate of nearly 90 percent. Guiding is usually 1:1, however you can save some money on a 2:1 hunt.
Archery Elk Hunts
- Archery elk hunts are 5-days, guided 1:1.
- Archery guides are experienced bowhunters.
- September rut hunts.
- On the lodge hunts, you can expect to see 260″ to 310″ bulls.
- On the backcountry hunts, you can expect to see 280″ to 330″ bulls.
- Combo hunts are available.
Rifle Elk Hunts
- Rifle elk hunts are 5-days, guided 1:1 or 2:1.
- September and October during the rut.
- On the lodge hunts, you can expect to see 260″ to 310″ bulls.
- On the backcountry hunts, you can expect to see 280″ to 330″ bulls.
- Combo hunts are available.
The Hunting Lodge
This beautiful Utah hunting lodge is located only 50 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. It has seven bedrooms and six-baths with three levels and 6,000 square feet of rustic, western luxury.
- This is their “easiest” ranch to hunt.
- Amenities include a wrap-around deck with a commercial-style barbecue; flat screen tv’s with surround sound; wireless internet; a washer and dryer; air hockey, and foosball table; pool table; a large kitchen (with a full-time chef; and a dining room that can seat 26 people.
- Also on the property are eight sleeping cabins, each with two beds and a separate bathroom; a stocked fishing pond; horses and stables; a 12-person hot tub; and a shooting range with targets from 100 to 600 yards.
Although most of their hunts are from the lodge, they also offer these areas, depending on the type of hunt you’d like:
- “Stillman” is very physical. You’ll be hunting from either a lodge or a tent camp.
- “Thousand Peaks” is a more exclusive option with above average trophies for both Elk & Mule Deer. Lodging is separate from the main lodge on Southfork, however still world class.
Travel Information
Arrival is in Salt Lake City and includes airport pick up or you can rent a car or the outfitter can pick you up.
Booking Information
Interested in booking this trip? If you have not yet received pricing please request it here, and be sure to reference the trip number at the top of this page. Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing. Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.
Trip Includes:
- 1:1 Guiding (unless otherwise specified at time of booking)
- Meals – Lodge hunts are chef prepared meals, and on tent camp hunts, you will have a cook in camp.
- Lodging
- Transportation during hunt
- Airport Pickup
- Field prep of trophy and meat
- Transport of trophy and meat to taxidermist and processor.
Not Included:
- Utah License and Tag(s).
- Personal and hunting gear (See a suggested gear list).
- Transportation to and from home.
- Meat and Trophy transport home.
- Taxidermy.
- Trip Insurance is highly recommended for any hunt.
- While a tip is not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them a supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.
When you’re ready to book, if you haven’t already ask your Outdoors International Consultant for updated pricing.
If it looks good, your consultant will write up a booking agreement for you. Remember, our service is free to you. There are no added costs.