Much of the world's top trophy bull elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting is found in Utah. Many of the largest record class mule deer and elk are being taken every season in Utah. Bearpaw Outfitters offer several options for trophy Mule Deer Hunting and trophy Elk Hunting.

Utah also has some of the best Shiras Moose hunting, Cougar Hunting, Antelope Hunting, Sheep Hunting, and the ever popular Cow Elk Hunts offer some of the best cow elk hunting available anywhere.

There’s excellent Upland Bird hunting for Pheasant, Sage Grouse, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Chucker, Dove, Hungarian Partridge, Grouse, and exciting Waterfowl hunting for Canada Geese and Ducks. Best of all, licenses are available over the counter for many of the hunts.

Motel “Town Hunts”:  Stay at a comfortable motel in town. Bearpaw will pick up & return guided hunters daily. Unguided hunters drive themselves. Your room and restaurant meals are not included so remember to budget for these expenses.

Mountain Lodge:  Enjoy indoor lodging in the mountains with cooked meals in the dining room, warm indoor bathrooms, and cozy bedrooms. It’s only minutes to many hunting areas.

Hosted Tent Camp:  The camp is accessed by auto and usually has 4 to 10 Guided or Unguided hunters in camp. Includes tents, camp gear, portable toilet, kitchen area, water, cooked meals and services provided by Bearpaw staff.

Drive-In Drop Camp:  Camp is accessed by auto and suited for 2 to 8 unguided hunters. You do not have to ride horses to get to camp. Includes tent, camp gear, water, portable toilet, firewood hand saw, and hunting advice. Bring your own food.

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.

Temperature & Weather

Early fall may have frosty nights but the days often are 50 to 75 degrees. Late fall and winter temps often range from 0 to 50 degrees and snow is likely. Check the weather forecasts on this web site before leaving. Utah highways melt off quickly after a storm and travel is usually not hampered for long. Bring insulated boots, gloves, thermal underwear, and plenty of warm clothing suitable for snowy conditions.

What's Not Included

Your personal gear, sleeping bag, motel rooms, restaurant meals, licenses, gratuities, and any other items not listed as being included. M eat processing, shipping, and taxidermy are available locally for a fee or you may choose to do your own boning before you transport your game home. Meat processing is usually done in a day or two.

Travel and Itinerary

Fly into Salt Lake City Airport rent a car and it’s only about 1 to 3 hours drive to meet Bearpaw Outfitters. Arrive the evening before your hunt begins. Stay at a motel near the butcher shop the last evening so you can clean up that evening and pick up your meat from the butcher shop in the morning before departing for home. See the Details page and use the links to find the best deals on flights and rental cars. Driving directions vary depending on the exact location chosen for your hunt. You will be notified prior to your hunt where to meet.