deer hunt unit thoughts

[Houndoc]

Still dwelling on the poor deer hunt again this year.

Really liked the fact that the number of hunters in our area was way down. But, still did not result in finding deer. Cost aside has me ready to focus my hunting out of state.

That said, which of the units/areas have folks here had good success in?

 

[Cherokeester]

Highway 89 in front of my house here in wellsville has been really good.

 

[mbryson]

Highway 89 in front of my house here in wellsville has been really good.

I wish I could buy that 750 acre piece across the street from you...

 

[Cherokeester]

I wish I could buy that 750 acre piece across the street from you...

When I win the lottery, that is my first purchase!!

 

[Rusted]

For me the hunt felt about the same as previous years. I did not notice any difference in the hunter count.

 

[Houndoc]

Highway 89 in front of my house here in wellsville has been really good.

Highways and private farms seem to be where most the deer are!

 

[AX10TOY]

I saw more deer (bucks) this year than the last ten years.

 

[OB1]

I saw plenty of does. Over 100 in one day, but the bucks were few and far between. Finally got a two point with my jeep after the season. LOL

 

[TJDukit]

If you need to resort to out of state, look into South Dakota. Your tag and license for two deer was less than $300 last year if I remember correctly(might have been a little over but I didn't put in this year). I have always done very well out there and with the right units(49B where I hunt) there are amazing deer, Whitetail and Mule Deer included with lots of state land to hunt. Most western states can cost almost as much for non resident than a SD tag plus the gas to get there and that's just for a buck tag.

 

[Houndoc]

If you need to resort to out of state, look into South Dakota. Your tag and license for two deer was less than $300 last year if I remember correctly(might have been a little over but I didn't put in this year). I have always done very well out there and with the right units(49B where I hunt) there are amazing deer, Whitetail and Mule Deer included with lots of state land to hunt. Most western states can cost almost as much for non resident than a SD tag plus the gas to get there and that's just for a buck tag.

Certainly one to look into.

 

[1badweb]

i got to hunt in a couple different units, i had one for 17a , wife had 21, buddy had 14. we all shot deer had good hunts and say more deer, buck and doe's than the last few years. everywhere we went was maybe 2 or 3 miles from a road.

 

[Houndoc]

i got to hunt in a couple different units, i had one for 17a , wife had 21, buddy had 14. we all shot deer had good hunts and say more deer, buck and doe's than the last few years. everywhere we went was maybe 2 or 3 miles from a road.View attachment 79736

Nice buck! Glad you had good hunts.

 

[bamacpl]

Utah Gen season buck

 

[jeeper]

My hunting thoughts..
Go to farm, buy cow, slaughter.. Costs about $2-3/lb. Get steak, ground, roast, ect.

Hunting goes like this..
Take time off work (lose $1,000) buy tag, ammo, food for the week ($300??) Shoot little forked horn on last day. Pay for processing ($100) get ground meat. Total cost $10+/lb.

 

[Houndoc]

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Utah Gen season buck

Sweet! Where?

 

[Houndoc]

My hunting thoughts..
Go to farm, buy cow, slaughter.. Costs about $2-3/lb. Get steak, ground, roast, ect.

Hunting goes like this..
Take time off work (lose $1,000) buy tag, ammo, food for the week ($300??) Shoot little forked horn on last day. Pay for processing ($100) get ground meat. Total cost $10+/lb.

Yea, hunting is about as cost effective as, I don't know...4 wheeling?

 

[TJDukit]

If I hunted for the money I would be flat broke come hunting season.

 

[bamacpl]

Northern Utah

 

[1badweb]

i was always told growing up, we go hunting to enjoy our selves, and every trip someone messes it up by shooting something

 

[mesha]

hunting can be cost effective.