"LITERALLY FIVE SEASONS WORTH OF KNOWLEDGE PACKED INTO A ONE WEEK COURSE."
Semi-Guided Elk Course
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Elk
Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Archery: Sept 2-8 | Rifle: Oct 3-9, Oct 12-18 | Muzzleloader: Nov 1-7
Near Price, Utah
Experience our innovative Elk Hunting Course in central-eastern Utah, where you can hunt elk and learn from an experienced hunter in the field!
This unique semi-guided approach combines hands-on instruction with the thrill of the hunt, offering invaluable insights into pre-hunt planning, scouting, and shooting techniques. Unlike traditional guided hunts, our course ensures you spend quality time learning essential skills while actively participating in the hunt, all at less than half the cost of most elk hunts. With guaranteed OTC tags, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your hunting game.
Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to hunt elk independently, eliminating the need for a guide in future hunts. You’ll learn how to track, stalk, and process your elk, with personalized guidance tailored to your experience level. This course is designed to build your skills and self-assurance, ensuring you’re ready to tackle elk hunting on your own. Join us in Utah’s scenic wilderness for an unforgettable experience that combines education, adventure, and the satisfaction of mastering the art of elk hunting. Secure your spot today and transform your hunting abilities!
PRICING DETAILS
Archery:
Rifle:
Muzzle Loader:
$3,500
$3,750
$3,750
License and Tag: (Approximate)
To make sure that the right tags are acquired and that the licensing process goes smoothly we will take care of both and will bill you separately, the tag and license are NOT included in the price.
Out of State:
In State: Tag:
Tag: $613
Tag: $56
License: $120
License $40
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN?
How to choose a hunting unit
How to do online research
Key elk body language indicators
Key elk calling strategies for archery and rifle hunting
How to e-scout roads, glassing points, and likely elk producing areas
How to work smarter rather than harder
How to maximize every minute of your hunt
Basic backcountry skills
How to quarter out and properly cape a trophy
Where to find elk early, mid, and late season
Glassing strategies
INCLUDED
Wall Tent to Sleep In (4 to 6 hunters to a tent) with a cot
Camp Cook with All Meals included
In-field Training
Training from Professional Guides
We will obtain your tags and license guaranteed or your money back
NOT INCLUDED
Private Tent (if you want privacy you must bring your own tent)
Hunting Gear
Sleeping bags, pads, and other camp gear
Price of the OTC Utah Elk tag and License (elk tag is $640, hunting license is $120)
Travel to the hunting area
HUNT/COURSE STYLE
FITNESS LEVEL: 🟦 Moderate
Recommended: Carry 25 lbs for 4-6 miles a day on moderate to extreme terrain and loaded with meat (around 60 lbs for 2-3 miles on moderate to extreme terrain.
Required: Carry 20 lbs Hike 1-2 miles a day in moderate to extreme terrain.
TRANSPORTATION:
Truck/4WD or AWD (ATV's allowed but not required).
APPROACH:
Spot and Stalk, Elk Calling / Training Sessions
WEAPON SKILL:
Archery: Comfortable up to 60 Yards
Rifle: Comfortable up to 400 Yards
Muzzleloader: Comfortable up to 150 Yards
TERMS
CANCELLATION
Due to logistics of this event, course payments are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another individual.
PAYMENT
To book this course we require 50% down if booked during the year of the event. After checking out we will then send you an email with a contract. The final 50% is due by the 15th of August 2025
COMMON QUESTIONS
Please reach us at [email protected] if you cannot find an answer to your question.
WILL I BE ABLE TO HUNT?
Yes! You will have your own elk tag in your pocket. You can harvest a bull if you get the chance.
ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE MUZZLELOADER?
As of 2024, Utah prohibits the use of scopes stronger than 1× power on muzzleloaders for all muzzleloader hunts. This restriction would apply to all big game muzzleloader hunts, including general-season, limited-entry, management, and handgun-archery-muzzleloader-shotgun-straight walled rifle-only hunts. Scopes of any power will still be allowed on muzzleloaders during any-legal-weapon hunts, and visual-impairment certificates of registration for scopes would still be allowed. Otherwise, only open sights, peep sights, a red dot or scopes with 1× power or less will be allowed on muzzleloaders in those hunts.
HOW MANY HUNTERS / STUDENTS WILL ATTEND EACH SET OF COURSE DATES?
8 to 12 students will attend each set of dates. Don’t worry, Utah is a big state and there are plenty of areas to hunt so as to not step on toes.
DO I NEED TO GET A TAG AND LICENSE?
No. We will procure the tags for you for to make things hassle free. But keep in mind the cost of the state tag and license is not included in the course!
WHICH DATES SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Each set of dates will come with its own set of plusses and minuses. Here is some info on each set of dates to help you make your decision. All tags are OTC but can be difficult to obtain so me and my team will obtain your tags for you.
All dates from August 16-30 will be for spike bulls and cows in limited-entry elk hunting units. There is a much higher elk population in these units than in the regular general season units. So hunters on these dates will likely see legal elk every day. The bigger bulls generally won’t respond to calling as well during this time. However, spikes and cows tend to respond quite well to cow and calf calls. Tate has called in cows, spikes, and mature bulls during these dates.
All dates from September 2 through October 19th will be in any bull units. Hunters who are archery hunting in these units are allowed to harvest any elk, cows, and bulls, regardless of size. During the later rifle hunts, hunters may harvest any bull, but only bulls. Hunts in these units can be very rewarding but tend to be challenging, even for the most experienced of hunters. Most hunters can expect to see elk every other day. A plus of this hunt is that you can kill any elk, and Tate has had some very respectable bulls come out of these units. If you can learn to hunt elk in these units, you can be successful anywhere.
WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
Day 1: Hunters will arrive at 9 a.m., set up their tents, get settled, and have lunch. The remainder of day one will be spent doing in-person coursework.
Day 2: Long Distance Morning Glassing, Practicing Elk Calls, Planning a Route, Evening Glassing.
Days 3-4: Hunting with guides teaching you skills throughout the day.
Days 5-6: Our guides will help you plan your own hunt and then you will implement that plan.
Day 7: Strike camp early
