Archery in Utah

[KPipes]

Happy Monday to everyone. Hoping for some help with my so. utah archery tag. I recently purchesd 40 achers in Hamlin Valley which is surrounded by the neddle, mohogany and white rock mnt. ranges to the west, and the Indian peak and wah wah south range to the north and east. I have very little knowleage of this area and can not find a decent map of these ranges anywhere, I have spoke with both the BLM in Ceader City and St. George with both said they have no maps and thats the dept of forestry. I spoke with the dept. of forestry they say we have no maps and that its BLM land, So i called UDWR. they have no maps also, I have looked all over the net with no luck soooo, IM hoping someone out will be able to help me with some good info. I willing to do the leg work, just dont know where to get started. By the way this is my first archery deer tag. Thank you, rut2nut.

 

[_droptine_]

Go to this website (http://www.jdmcox.com/) and download USAPhotoMaps. Read through how to use and then just enter a latitude and longitude to point it in the right direction. The cool thing about this program is that not only can you download the topo maps, you can also download the USGS aerial photos as well.

 

[BlackTimber]

What kind of maps are you looking for? Topo, arial, 3D???

 

[cabinfever]

If you have a computer by maptec softwear and never look back. Best map softwear on the planet for hunters.
IMO, that is some of the best looking deer country in Utah, the only problem is, it's almost void of deer. There have been some tremendous bucks killed on this unit, but like I said there are very few deer. With the habitat they have there should be deer everywhere. I think this could be one of the best limited entry units in the state if it was managed properly. The elk sure are doing good if your lucky enough to draw a tag in your lifetime. Don't want to discourage you to much, i think if you put in your time you can find the pockets that hold deer. I always here of a few good bucks coming out of there every year.

Good luck, Mike

 

[quickdrawkinker]

I've never bowhunted out there, but a lot of my friends do and they have great success just setting up over a water hole. Find water and you'll find deer!