2013 General Deer Hunt Unit Suggestion

[RabidRattleSnake1]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-12-13 AT 03:36PM (MST)[p]Looking for a little help in suggestions for the draw. I am a non-resident with one preference point. I am still a very long way off from having the bonus points to draw a limited entry unit so I would like to know what would you guys suggest as units for the general deer? Looking for units that have good numbers of deer more than anything else. If I am in an area that can produce a 160" deer here and there for the guys that bust butt I would be happy. I won't have hurt feelings if I don't draw this year either so draw odds are not a big deal.

 

[theox]

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[RabidRattleSnake1]

Thanks for the info. If you are interested in NM let me know. All the hunting down here is really good with the exception of the deer. Hard part is drawing the tags. The off range oryx can be a good hunt.

 

[travishunter3006]

Most units can produce a 160 class buck. What areas are you leaning to already? What areas are close to home?

 

[RabidRattleSnake1]

I can go anywhere in UT. Doens't really matter to me where. I hunt deer right on the NM/Mexico boarder at home so I am used to desert conditions, but I am open to anything. Just wanted to try and add another hunt to the mix. Last few years the draw has not been kind to me at home so I figured I would try to pick up an out of state hunt. Problem is I am going in blind. I don't know where to start. I would like to be in a unit that doesn't have a ton of guy if possible. Since this is an "adder" hunt for me I won't be upset if I don't draw this year. Had to buy the license anyway to get my bonus point.

 

[travishunter3006]

Are you looking to go Rifle, Muzz or Archery?

I personaly find myself hunting around less people during the archery season. You will be hard pressed to get away from the crowds during a rifle hunt in most units. Every body will have a different opinion about hunter #'s in a particular unit.


I'm up in the northern end of Utah. Check your PM's.

 

[PleaseDear]

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[RabidRattleSnake1]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-15-13 AT 12:38PM (MST)[p]Due to bow hunts at home in NM for elk and antelope I kinda have to put in for the rifle hunt in UT. That said I know what I am getting into if I do draw. Hopefully I can hike a little farther than the avaerage guy. We hunt the Gila wilderness for elk so I know what it means to hump it out and away from the crowds.

 

[elkhuntn247]

Rifle hunt is a joke in UT in 90% of the state. that being said they do kill good bucks. UT struggles with lack of public land to public hunters. not un common to see 15 guys in a canyon lol... Its a punkin patch out there. archery and muzz hunt can be good tho.