YupBreak your bow out and hunt the very best unit in the state
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It’s Utah, that’s how people do it around here. I know a guy that spent 26 years applying for a tag, drew it and only went to the unit once before the hunt opened because “gas was too expensive.” Don’t worry though he bought a brand new shiny 7 mag to shoot his elk with because the same gun he has hunted with for 30 years and killed elk, deer, moose, and buffalo just wasn’t going to cut it.20 whole years to figure this out, and asking on a forum to know where to burn 1/3 of a lifetime worth of points...step by step then.
#1, decide what kind of hunt you want. Archery is out. If you aren't already proficient with a muzzleloader, probably rule that out too.
-A.That leaves early, middle, or late season rifle. Decide if you want a short exclusive rut, 9 day mid season circus, or a cold late hunt.
#2. Pick a unit. First, one you can for sure draw with your 20 points. Draw odds on Utah site are a great, free resource. Then research trophy quality. Weigh the drive time because you're going to be spending at least 10 days on the unit scouting, plus the hunt.
You're at least 5 years late to getting this sorted, but the good news is that killing a 300 bull is pretty easy on any 20 point hunt. Definitely worth getting excited over regardless of the unit you decide on.
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I’m not quite sure how to take your response. But figuring it out went out the window when we decided to move. My plans changed for the elk tag I was trying to get. As is my health. I’m not young and agile like I used to be. So ya I had it figured out. I’m simply asking for recommendations as I have not been to other units or the knowledge of them. I’m not looking for a great big bull, I would be happy with one from 300-350. Realistically 320 range would tickle me .20 whole years to figure this out, and asking on a forum to know where to burn 1/3 of a lifetime worth of points...step by step then.
#1, decide what kind of hunt you want. Archery is out. If you aren't already proficient with a muzzleloader, probably rule that out too.
-A.That leaves early, middle, or late season rifle. Decide if you want a short exclusive rut, 9 day mid season circus, or a cold late hunt.
#2. Pick a unit. First, one you can for sure draw with your 20 points. Draw odds on Utah site are a great, free resource. Then research trophy quality. Weigh the drive time because you're going to be spending at least 10 days on the unit scouting, plus the hunt.
You're at least 5 years late to getting this sorted, but the good news is that killing a 300 bull is pretty easy on any 20 point hunt. Definitely worth getting excited over regardless of the unit you decide on.
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I'm not trying to be rude, just realistic. You're probably taking it the right way. It was meant to be a bit critical.I’m not quite sure how to take your response. But figuring it out went out the window when we decided to move. My plans changed for the elk tag I was trying to get. As is my health. I’m not young and agile like I used to be. So ya I had it figured out. I’m simply asking for recommendations as I have not been to other units or the knowledge of them. I’m not looking for a great big bull, I would be happy with one from 300-350. Realistically 320 range would tickle me .
It's also possible that you simply drew a random tag.I guess in my case that was an anomaly, or things have changed since 2010.
in. Can’t get it to shoot that great so he ends up shooting his elk with “ol reliable” anyways. 26 years of applying and the most effort put into the hunt was applying.