January Cow Elk Hunt East of Provo UT. Help Please

[Uncmikel]

I drew what looks to be a newer tag in UT EA1264 which is a rifle cow elk tag for Jan 18-26. I'm driving in and don't know the area at all, but want to fill my freezer. It looks like it's just a small area to hunt (basically just Rabbit Gulch) but I could use any advise you're willing to give. I've killed a few elk with guides but this is my first solo elk hunt. I have a good 4x4 truck and glass and all the equipment, but hoping someone knows something about this unit. TIA

 

[Aviator]

Let us know how you do, I’ve hunted north of that area about 50 miles but never Rabbit Gulch..looks like about 8k acres.

 

[Uncmikel]

Yeah. 80-90,000 acres. I’ve never been near there so looking for any guidance to fill my freezer. Ideally I won’t just be driving around and crossing my fingers.

 

[Aviator]

I would try to get ahold of the local warden or elk biologist.

 

[Uncmikel]

My thoughts exactly. I put a call into the biologist but haven’t heard back yet. Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll try the warden if the biologist ends up a dead end.

 

[Aviator]

You will probably do good.

 

[Yoteassasin]

The DWR biologist is very helpful in that area.

 

[Uncmikel]

Thanks. I spoke with him a few weeks ago and suspect we got the same info. I’ll likely see you out there in about a month.