Hunting Methods

Elk hunting methods include glassing and spotting, stalking, watching feeding areas, and short hikes to glassing areas. Since many areas are easily accessed using 4x4 vehicles, hunts can be arranged for hunters with physical limitations if needed.

Trophy Quality and Shot Opportunity

Utah Limited-Entry Elk:  Some of the best elk hunting in the world. Hunt for 280 or better bulls, with 350+ class bulls possible. Bearpaw Outfitters have had nearly 100% opportunity these wild free-ranging elk hunts.

Utah General Any Elk:  These hunts usually produce bulls from spikes to medium 6x6's. Shot opportunity is good but not as high as the limited-entry hunts. icenses available over the counter, can be purchased later after you try to draw.

Utah Spike/Cow Hunts:  Shooting opportunity usually runs 70% to 100% on these hunts. Some tags are available over the counter, others need to be drawn.

Licenses and Hunter Ed

Utah Bull Elk limited-entry applications must be applied for in January or February. General season tags are available over the counter beginning in July until sold out. CWMU landowner tags are available until sold out. Hunters need Hunter Ed if born after Jan 1, 1965.

Hunting Areas and Seasons

Hunting areas are located throughout central and northern Utah. Most hunt areas are only a 2 to 3 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Bow hunting opens in August with rifle and muzzleloader hunts open until November.

Guiding Options

Guided:  Several guide ratios are offered that include accommodations, guiding, and game care.

Semi-Guided:  Get meals and hunting advice in camp, hunt on your own, and get assistance with your game.

Unguided: Several unguided options are offered with various accommodations, hunting advice, and maps.

Accommodation Choices

Spike Camp:   This is a very modest camp for 1 to 3 hunters, with heat in the sleeping quarters and easy to prepare meals. Call before the hunt to verify that conditions are not too severe to camp. Bring your warm sleeping bag for the cot.