Vernon Rifle

RoadHunter · 2024-08-13T07:50:39-0600

Fairly new to this site, this is my first post. I have a Vernon Rifle tag. Never hunted out there for deer before, any suggestions would be appreciated. If anyone knows the unit very well, send me a PM. I have a few questions I’d like to ask. Thank you!

Muleman1 · 2024-08-13T08:12:53-0600

suggestion # 1 I wouldn’t come on here as a new member and expect someone to share information

Suggestion # 2 don’t put in for a unit you don’t know

Suggestion # 3 scout scout scout then scout some more

RoadHunter · 2024-08-13T08:18:13-0600

Thanks for your suggestions

Blackie6 · 2024-08-13T08:38:36-0600

What muleman 1 suggested is somewhat accurate. I apply all over the west and most of the time is units I’ve never been on. But scouting obviously pays off big time. Are you a resident and how close do you live to the unit?

elkassassin · 2024-08-13T08:51:10-0600

Hey Rhode Hunter?

Pull That Cinch Up Tight & Hang On Around Here For Your First Few Rides!

I Can't Help You On Vernon Or I Would!

Best Of Luck On Your Hunt!

txhunter58 · 2024-08-13T11:07:35-0600

Suggestions continued:

# 4. Don’t road hunt.

# 5. I may hunt there some day. I am a NR and doubtful I will be able to scout. And it will be a OIL hunt. I will be hiring an outfitter

elkhunterUT · 2024-08-13T11:35:52-0600

txhunter58 said:
Suggestion # 4. Don’t road hunt.

# 5. I may hunt there some day. I am a NR and doubtful I will be able to scout. And it will be a OIL hunt. I will be hiring an outfitter

so if you see a 180" deer while driving the unit during the hunt, do you just keep on truckin? Road hunting in some units can actually be pretty productive.

I am of the opinion that you shouldn't overlook any hunting method, and put them all to use to give you the best odds of killing a good buck. Of course road hunting is not always the most productive approach and is certainly not cool to the Cam Hanes humpers, but it is a viable approach, especially in some units in Utah (e.g. Vernon, Paunsaugunt, etc.).

The OP's boardname could actually be fairly productive in this unit.

goforbroke · 2024-08-13T12:01:42-0600

Wish I could help you. But I have never hunted the unit.

Vernon seems to be close and hunted enough that many aren't willing to give info. Some of the harder to draw ones people are more ready to help, but those that know that unit seem to have family or friends that draw a tag every few years and keep info.

Good luck and post up pics when you go.

RoadHunter · 2024-08-13T12:03:33-0600

I am a local, originally from Fillmore but live in Delta now. I don’t really road hunt, just a username haha I’ve been out there, just never to hunt deer. Mainly hunt the Pahvant and oak creek when family or friends have a tag. I’ve been out scouting already as well just trying to learn the unit better

txhunter58 · 2024-08-13T12:23:11-0600

RoadHunter said:
I am a local, originally from Fillmore but live in Delta now. I don’t really road hunt, just a username haha I’ve been out there, just never to hunt deer. Mainly hunt the Pahvant and oak creek when family or friends have a tag. I’ve been out scouting already as well just trying to learn the unit better

Next time start with that. Hope you get a big one!

Str8UpLegitHunting · 2024-08-13T12:27:40-0600

Muleman1 said:
suggestion # 1 I wouldn’t come on here as a new member and expect someone to share information

Suggestion # 2 don’t put in for a unit you don’t know

Suggestion # 3 scout scout scout then scout some more

Kinda like your turkey hunt…huh

scout scout scout!

legacy · 2024-08-13T12:52:29-0600

PM Sent

Camper_A1 · 2024-08-13T14:05:52-0600

If you are from Utah I would head out and get familiar with the roads. Just about every canyon behind Vernon reservoir will hold deer. Now would be a go time before the hunts start. Good luck hope you find a big one!