Although it's possible to acquire a permit and hunt elk on your own, there's no assurance that you'll be able to shoot or locate the ideal bull elk you've always desired. For many hunters, embarking…
Nick SummersSeptember 1, 2023
Once you’ve returned home from your bison hunt, you have the ultimate reward: pounds and pounds of delicious bison meat to enjoy. The best part of a hunt is often savoring the meat you can…
Nick SummersAugust 8, 2023
Bison are a symbol of the untamed West. And, most recently, the bison was chosen as America’s first national mammal, joining the bald eagle as a true symbol of America. If you ask any sportsman who…
Nick SummersJuly 17, 2023
For being one of the most iconic wild animals in Western America, the bison population has had a complicated history. Across the Great Plains of the United States, an estimated 15 million bison roamed free…
Nick SummersJuly 17, 2023
Preparing for a bison hunt may seem intimidating, but it’s completely doable with our beginner’s guide to bison hunting and the right gear. The experts at West Canyon Ranch have assembled this list of essential bison hunting…
Nick SummersJuly 13, 2023
Bison hunting can create a thrill unlike any other. When you stand in the meadow, and the herd begins to run, you can feel the thunder of the hoofbeats against the earth deep inside your…
Nick SummersFebruary 2, 2023
Bagging that big bull elk you’ve always dreamed of can be the thrill of a lifetime. Sometimes a bit of that shine wears off when you realize “bagging” an elk doesn’t mean just shooting it.…
Nick SummersNovember 10, 2022
Many new hunters ask us, “Is hunting physically demanding?” The simple answer is yes, especially high-altitude hunting. Hunting is supposed to be challenging. That’s part of the fun. But, it doesn’t need to be so…
Nick SummersOctober 31, 2022
Utah is home to world-record-sized elk. The only type of elk you’ll encounter when hunting in Utah is the Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) — one of North America’s six recognized subspecies of elk. Rocky…
Nick SummersSeptember 13, 2022