10-11-2008, 01:19 AM
Long answered question. Many parts to it.
1st you can buy an OTC bull elk tag for any bull or spike.
You can't buy OTC cow tags unless you buy a landowner tag and they are $$$.
2nd, the application period is in january for LE elk. You can expect 8 to 10 years to draw a tag that way.
3rd, if you apply for a tag in the draw, you must buy a hunting license first(non-refundable) even if you don't draw.
4th, if you are just after meat, the antlerless application is in june for cow elk, doe deer, ad the like. Those hunts are usually much easier to fill your tags. If you want to go that route, wait till may and hit me up. I will point you in the right direction for areas to apply.
The general elk hunt(rifle, archery, muzzy) is sometimes very frustrating for lack of opportunity on public land. Usually less than 12% success statewide. The antlerless tags are probably closer to 70% success on the right units.
Hope that helps to get you started.
P.S. Deseret has given out cow tags for $500 in the last couple years. I have not heard of it this year but keep your eyes on KSL and the paper for available tags.[cool]
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1st you can buy an OTC bull elk tag for any bull or spike.
You can't buy OTC cow tags unless you buy a landowner tag and they are $$$.
2nd, the application period is in january for LE elk. You can expect 8 to 10 years to draw a tag that way.
3rd, if you apply for a tag in the draw, you must buy a hunting license first(non-refundable) even if you don't draw.
4th, if you are just after meat, the antlerless application is in june for cow elk, doe deer, ad the like. Those hunts are usually much easier to fill your tags. If you want to go that route, wait till may and hit me up. I will point you in the right direction for areas to apply.
The general elk hunt(rifle, archery, muzzy) is sometimes very frustrating for lack of opportunity on public land. Usually less than 12% success statewide. The antlerless tags are probably closer to 70% success on the right units.
Hope that helps to get you started.
P.S. Deseret has given out cow tags for $500 in the last couple years. I have not heard of it this year but keep your eyes on KSL and the paper for available tags.[cool]
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