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Challenges of Bison Hunting | West Canyon Ranch

The Challenges of Bison Hunting

West Canyon Ranch Understands The Difficulties Of Bison Hunting Bison, also known as the American buffalo, once roamed the vast plains of North America in large herds, numbering in the millions. Indigenous cultures relied on…

Nick SummersOctober 16, 2023

Guided Hunting Trips

9 Things You Need to Know About Guaranteed Hunting

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

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

Private Hunting

How to Access Private Land for Hunting

Hunting on public land is fantastic, but every hunter should also experience the unique joy of hunting on private land. Hunters who try both know they provide distinctly different experiences. This guide explains how private…

Nick SummersMarch 1, 2022

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Elk Hunting

Wild Game Elk Recipes to Try When You Make That Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot

Nothing is quite as beautiful as when you stalk and shoot a magnificent elk. But reminiscing on it through a melt-in-your-mouth meal is a close second. If you are anything like us, you understand the…

Nick SummersOctober 4, 2021

Guided Hunting Trips

Private Hunting Ranch Accommodations for Out-of-State Hunters

Elk hunting is a sport like none other. You spend hours in the wilderness chasing bulls, using your instincts and years of experience as your guide. However, it can take loads of planning, plenty of…

Nick SummersApril 29, 2021

Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting Pack List

After booking a guided elk hunt on a private hunting ranch, you might think you finished your work up until the day you leave. However, there are a few things you will need to do in…

Nick SummersMarch 4, 2021

Hunting Tips

The Challenges of Bison Hunting

9 Things You Need to Know About Guaranteed 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

How to Access Private Land for Hunting

Wild Game Elk Recipes to Try When You Make That Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot

Private Hunting Ranch Accommodations for Out-of-State Hunters

Elk Hunting Pack List

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