Map of book cliffs in utah

These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership. I cant wait to share the journey with the hunt talk crowd. The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah. The area is specifically designated for wild horses, so wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. We specialize in trophy bull elk, mule deer, bison, bear and lion.

Book cliffs overlook is a mountain biking adventure located in or near moab, ut. Biologists released the bison onto public land in an area in the book cliffs. A cold rains storm much less snow will put them right into migration mode and it only takes less than a day for them to get to their winter grounds. This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the horses are readily seen. For more information about colorados wild horses, go to. Bureau of land management at 9702443000 or visit the website. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. Book cliffs travel information bureau of land management. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah. I have seen it down there when there is not a single deer to be found up high, and this is in early october before the rifle hunts start. We are hunting for buck deer and we hunt an area that gets very little hunting pressure during deer season as it is accessible only by foot or horseback. Book cliffs is displayed on the cliff usgs quad topo map.

The book cliffsdesolation canyon wilderness is a merging of three different worlds. Although remote, youll find a trip to the cliffs will provide a wide array of outdoor activities. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. The plan included the creation of a paved highway, for energy transportation a. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. On tuesday i decided to try driving from i70 north through the book cliffs to state highway 40, which crosses utah from salt lake city to vernal. Aprilmay shed hunting utah 2018 book cliffs duration. Maintenance of this data layer is performed by a cooperative federal and state effort between the bureau of land. Flying j outfitters began in the book cliffs with its founder lawny jackson clear back in 1970 and although many wildlife laws and policies have changed, one thing still remains the same in this remote northeastern section of utah and that is big bulls still hang out there. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. We hunt general season deer in the northeastern region of utah.

Comprehensive safety discussion kicks off the trip on day 1, followed by. Book cliffs topo map, emery county ut cliff area topozone. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is ouray 4 ne which is approximately 14 miles away and has an elevation of 4,670 feet 202 feet lower than hill creek. Book cliffs loop saturday, december 16, 2017 since there really hasnt been any snow to speak of in the area so far this year, i thought it would be a good time to go for a drive up into the book cliffs just over the state line in utah so we could visit some rock art sites that i havent been to in a while and that diane hadnt seen before. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan plateaus, ending near grand junction, colorado. Landownership feature class depicts land ownership status and areas of responsibility for the state of utah surface lands at a scale of 1. The wind would do strange things, a lot of doesfawnssmall bucks to work around, thick brush in some places, no cover in others, dry crunchy conditions, and hunting pressure. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, wild rivers, and blm lands. Book cliffs overlook, located near moab, utah is a 5. Last summer, the ute indian tribe donated 14 bison to the dwr.

Now the fun begins staring at th computer, shooting the smokestick, getting in better shape, and dreaming. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the bookcliffs. The name of the range comes from the cliffs of cretaceous sandstones which cap many south facing buttes that appear similar to a shelf of books. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear, bull elk get this map description. Best trails in book cliffs recreation area utah alltrails. The utah hunt planner also provides the legal hunting boundaries approved by the utah wildlife board. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d hillshade topography, topographic lines, public land ownership boundaries, roads, creeks, streams, rivers, and key terrain features. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature. Book cliffsdesolation canyon region southern utah wilderness. The south and west of this vast expanse, 100 miles across, is bordered by the book cliffs, which create an imposing barrier, 1,000 feet high.

Book cliffs utah elk hunting unit map with land ownership get this map description. Beginning near helper, utah, and joined at green river, utah, by a second escarpment, the roan cliffs, the 2,000foot 610metre tall mountain wall, winds a 250mile 400km course along the tavaputs and roan. Book cliffs is a physical feature range in emery county. Weather in the book cliffs during the month of june is likely to be dry and hot, though thunder storms are not unusual. Excludes book cliffs, little creek roadless unit as follows. The utah division of wildlife resources utah hunt planner is an interactive map designed to help hunters research hunting units. Research hunts and units before you apply in the big game drawing, and any of utahs other hunt drawings. Just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the little book cliffs wild horse area encompasses more than 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. Map includes book cliffs, several wilderness study areas west to desolation canyon, and a large section of state land bordering the east side of the uintah and ouray indian reservation. The deer in the utah book cliffs live a sheltered life. Use our interactive maps to find public lands sites, information, books and maps. Read more in 16 questions for grand county council chair lynn jackson, on the book cliffs highway. See the free topo map of book cliffs a range in emery county utah on the cliff usgs quad map.

Book cliffs is covered by the cliff, ut us topo map quadrant. Book cliffs geological feature, utah, united states. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Book cliffs is a mountain in utah and has an elevation of 5220 feet.

Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the book cliffs. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. This unit can also be hunted on the nonresident tag. Utah trophy bulls, bulls, bear, book cliffs mountains. This was the same corridor promoted in the early 90s, which was vigorously opposed by many grand county citizens. Book cliffs, geological feature of eastcentral utah and western colorado, u. Biologists released the bison onto public land in an area in. Elk hunting unit map displaying unit boundaries, land ownership status, and cwmu hunting areas. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. Utah dwr hunt map book cliffsbitter creek south, bear.

Top of the castlegate sandstone, sagers canyon, book cliffs, eastern utah. Horses include palominos, paints, grays, blacks, bays, sorrels, blue and red roans as well as a few. Maintenance of this data layer is performed by a cooperative federal and state effort between the bureau of land management blm and the state of utah school and institutional. Aug 03, 2014 he wants to include another northsouth route through the book cliffsthe hay canyon route. The primary coordinates for book cliffs places it within the ut 84525 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. We entered utah from the east and exited near harley dome just west of rest area. The depositional period is in the cretaceous, but time periods vary widely depending on your location. This mountain range is largely composed of sedimentary materials.

Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors within the herd is exciting and photogenic. Book cliffs deer limited book cliffs, north deer limited nine mile deer limited species. View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction. Aug 12, 2009 the book cliffs are in eastcentral utah. The little book cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes and ages.

Anyone who is interested in visiting book cliffs can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. While roan cliffs are remote and inaccessible, the book cliffs run along the edge of the castle, gunnison, and grand valleys and are therefore readily visible from populated areas i. Buck mule deer hunting in the book cliffs, this is a limited entry unit. Book cliffs bull elk hunts horseback riding vacations, utah. This unit should provide opportunity to take a 160 170 class ram. Book cliffs roadless deer eastmans hunting journals. Book cliffs physical feature range in emery county. Within minutes, you can enjoy a round of golf at one of ten courses, explore over 500 miles of trails and bikeways, ski worldclass downhill slopes, go sightseeing at antelope island state park and the great. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. Book cliffs, little creek roadless grand countyboundary begins at steer ridge road and ten mile knoll. The latitude and longitude coordinates of book cliffs are 39. Search for a hunt by wildlife species including buck.

Deer limited hunt unit book cliffs, south regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 826,337 acres. Utah hunt unit book cliffs, south deer limited maps, regulations and land access information. In the remote eastern part of the state, the 2000foot cliffs will astound you when you first see them. The primary coordinates for book cliffs places it within the ut 84525 zip code delivery area. One of the largest areas of essentially uninhabited and roadless land in utah is either side of the green river as it flows through desolation canyon, between vernal and the town of green river. Lodging will be in a motel in the town of green river, utah. If youre looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this gmu you can also build a custom map for book cliffs.

The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. Northern utah just north of salt lake city, davis county is known as the ultimate playground for fun, entertainment, and outdoor adventure. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land. Four months ago, the grand county council presented a proposal to build an energy transportation corridor via sego canyon, through the book cliffs, to possible oil development sites in the northern tip of grand county. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. There is some great habitat in utah, and sheep hunting should improve in the coming years. Bison hunt unit book cliffs regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 2,291,535 acres. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Participants should be prepared for hot days 90 100 f 32 38 c and cool evenings ave. Check out the public land access and historical weather. Our utah hunt maps are the finest available and include spectacular 3d. Jul 07, 2014 2012 limited entry book cliffs bull elk hunt.

The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Leader arrives a few days early for pretrip safety reconnaissance of all field stops and roadstracks. Utah has roughly 4% of its land underlain by coalfields and currently produces 2. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Utah hunt planner utah division of wildlife resources. For more information about visiting the little book cliffs wild horse area, call the u.