Greetings All,
We are new to Utah by 5 years and are working to learn the ins and outs of hunting in the territory. We are from PA and used to hunting white tail deer as the big game pick. We have hunted the Stansbury's and Oquirrh's with minimal luck at seeing anything but orange.
This year we drew the Wasatch - West.
From what I have been told and read the front (Route 15 side Salt Lake county) is archery only, so we will need to hunt the east side of the Wasatch or head further south.
I am pretty certain for big ol' bucks its going to be altitude and water and I am guessing for the younger or average deer its water and get off the beaten path.
I have read as many posts as I can but most are pretty dated (2011-2013) and am hoping for some help in pointing us in the correct direction. I am sure no one would want to nor do I expect the info to a sweet spot on top or a honey hole on the bottom, but would anyone be willing to tell us 'where not' to go - to stay away from the masses?
I have a brand new titanium knee which is working awesome - but I am not yet at the point to carry a load up steep terrain to gain altitude :sad:
Any insight would be greatly appreciated
KA
We are new to Utah by 5 years and are working to learn the ins and outs of hunting in the territory. We are from PA and used to hunting white tail deer as the big game pick. We have hunted the Stansbury's and Oquirrh's with minimal luck at seeing anything but orange.
This year we drew the Wasatch - West.
From what I have been told and read the front (Route 15 side Salt Lake county) is archery only, so we will need to hunt the east side of the Wasatch or head further south.
I am pretty certain for big ol' bucks its going to be altitude and water and I am guessing for the younger or average deer its water and get off the beaten path.
I have read as many posts as I can but most are pretty dated (2011-2013) and am hoping for some help in pointing us in the correct direction. I am sure no one would want to nor do I expect the info to a sweet spot on top or a honey hole on the bottom, but would anyone be willing to tell us 'where not' to go - to stay away from the masses?
I have a brand new titanium knee which is working awesome - but I am not yet at the point to carry a load up steep terrain to gain altitude :sad:
Any insight would be greatly appreciated
KA