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Elk Hunting

Where To Hunt Elk In Utah

Utah has plenty to offer avid hunters seeking an unforgettable elk hunting experience. The state's varied terrain and rich elk population provide excellent opportunities for elk hunting. Let's explore the best areas for both public…

Nick SummersAugust 14, 2023

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Guided Bison Hunting

Best Bison Recipes

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

Guided Bison Hunting

What Types of Bison Hunts are Available

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

Guided Bison Hunting

Tips for Spotting Bison in the Wild

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

Guided Bison Hunting

What Do You Need for a Bison Hunt?

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

Guided Bison Hunting

A Beginner’s Guide to Bison Hunting

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

Elk Hunting

How to Field Dress an Elk

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

Private Hunting

Hunting at Altitude: How to Get Into Shape For Your Next Hunt

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

Elk Hunting

What are the Best Calibers for Elk Hunting?

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

Elk Hunting

Perfect Shot Placement for the Elk Anatomy

Taking down a trophy elk can be the thrill of a lifetime. On the flip side, the story of the one that got away can haunt you forever. Shot placement is often the difference between…

Nick SummersAugust 29, 2022

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Where To Hunt Elk In Utah

Best Bison Recipes

What Types of Bison Hunts are Available

Tips for Spotting Bison in the Wild

What Do You Need for a Bison Hunt?

A Beginner’s Guide to Bison Hunting

How to Field Dress an Elk

Hunting at Altitude: How to Get Into Shape For Your Next Hunt

What are the Best Calibers for Elk Hunting?

Perfect Shot Placement for the Elk Anatomy

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