Pine Valley Utah deer

[WeiserBucks]

Application has been submitted, I've got way more than enough points to draw . 1st time in the unit , we'll be on the later rifle hunt and looking for any useful information regarding the potential migration, hunter density, camping availability , areas that suck ect.

I'd be glad to trade information on Idaho OTC and controlled deer , elk and bear .

 

[MuleyFever]

Pine Valley can be weird. Me and a couple guys were just talking about it last night. The weather may be a factor depending on when it gets colder and if we get early snow. I have been in areas and seen multiple bucks in 2 days then the next year not even one small buck to find. There are a lot of deer in the unit though. Plan to stay on the move until you find them. There are lots of areas to camp off most the roads.

 

[HighCountryHill33]

In my experience, there will be A LOT of road hunters. Use google earth to find some tougher access and get away from everyone else. There are some really good deer there if you are willing to get away from the truck/UTV. The southern end of the unit has been producing some studs the last few years.

 

[Lincoln Co]

expect hunting pressure it's the Utah general, Ive never hunted Pine but have spent a lot of time in the Zion. All the units have big bucks but its going to take a lot of patience and time.

 

[CBECK61]

Bring glass and use it. I have glassed elk and mule deer all over the west and that country is incredibly difficult to glass. 15x on a tripod is ideal. Glass glass glass. You can literally look at the same spot for 10 minutes and a deer will just appear and then vanish.

 

[HighCountryHill33]

Weiserbucks shoot me a PM and ill give you my cell #. Ive spent a ton of time all over the Pine Valley unit

 

[WeiserBucks]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'm looking forward to the hunt . Keep it coming! Feel free to PM if you want to keep it between us.

 

[Bsevans5]

Did you end up getting any direction? I've been out a couple times and been unsuccessful since archery season started. Bummed because I saw some good bucks just a couple days before the hunt started. I'm not sure if I should keep going back in hopes they return or try somewhere else

 

[swampdog]

How did you end up doing on the hunt Weiser? I drew the early rifle tag and am really looking forward to it!

Edit: just realized that this was for this year. Did you end up drawing?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Yup

 

[swampdog]

Yup

Cool, good luck!

 

[rsess32]

Weiserbucks shoot me a PM and ill give you my cell #. Ive spent a ton of time all over the Pine Valley unit

I saw this post from a couple years ago and was wondering if we could chat some. Tried sending a PM but cant find where to do that.

 

[HighCountryHill33]

I saw this post from a couple years ago and was wondering if we could chat some. Tried sending a PM but cant find where to do that.

PM sent

 

[Dano74]

Weiserbucks shoot me a PM and ill give you my cell #. Ive spent a ton of time all over the Pine Valley unit

Hello there
I have 8 points and was going to put in for pine valley, I don’t suppose you would be willing to share any info on the area?
Thank you
Dan

 

[Timberline001]

Hello there
I have 8 points and was going to put in for pine valley, I don’t suppose you would be willing to share any info on the area?
Thank you
Dan

Go watch Remi Warrens muzzy hunt from Pine valley 2 years ago. That’s a LE hunt the first week of November. I don’t think he saw a buck over 160. When Utah had the bad winter kill up north they dropped a lot more tags down south on this herd that was already struggling from drought and other factors. Definitely not worth 8 points.

 

[Dano74]

Go watch Remi Warrens muzzy hunt from Pine valley 2 years ago. That’s a LE hunt the first week of November. I don’t think he saw a buck over 160. When Utah had the bad winter kill up north they dropped a lot more tags down south on this herd that was already struggling from drought and other factors. Definitely not worth 8 points.

Well, thanks for reply. I will watch that.
Do you have any other units you would suggest for eight points as a nonresident for general tag

 

[Timberline001]

Well, thanks for reply. I will watch that.
Do you have any other units you would suggest for eight points as a nonresident for general tag

No, we try to not to openly discuss units on rokslide. Figured a warning to avoid somewhere wouldn’t be a bad idea though

 

[MuleyFever]

Go watch Remi Warrens muzzy hunt from Pine valley 2 years ago. That’s a LE hunt the first week of November. I don’t think he saw a buck over 160. When Utah had the bad winter kill up north they dropped a lot more tags down south on this herd that was already struggling from drought and other factors. Definitely not worth 8 points.

I think the increase in tags was due to the pretty good weather we had here and increasing slowly from the 50% tag cut in 2022. They raised tags back up in 2023 and 2024 then cut back a little in 2025 if I remember right.