Utah Outfitters and Archery

Utah High Country Outfitters & Archery operates guided hunts across multiple Utah units and seasons, with two dedicated specialists running the operation: Richard Bury (hunts: 435-749-4648) and James Allred (archery: 435-201-0813).

They offer guided hunts for eight major species across Utah's premier hunting territory:

• •Elk - Archery season (August through mid-September), early rifle/muzzle loader (mid-late September during the rut), and late season limited entry (November). Trophy bulls in the middle of the rut are their signature experience.
• •Cougar - November through May, snow or dirt hunting. They use well-trained hound packs, 4WD pickups, snowmobiles, and ATVs with GPS tracking collars on dogs.
• •Black Bear - Hound hunting year-round. Described as physically taxing but exceptionally exciting, with chances to see bears bayed up.
• •Mule Deer - Multiple units across Utah with phenomenal bucks. They offer free consultations on unit selection.
• •Bighorn Sheep (Desert) - They spend summers guiding wilderness trips into bighorn country to scout and learn the herds.
• •Turkey - The Utah turkey population has exploded in recent years, making these hunts consistently action-packed.
• •Bison - Book Cliffs and Henry Mountain units. Following herds is described as an awesome experience.

They assist clients in obtaining conservation tags and can help with strategies for tag acquisition.

Elk Hunts - Cow hunts: $1,500/hunter (min 2 hunters) - Limited Entry Bull: $6,500 - Conservation Tag Bull: $10,000

Cougar Hunts - General Draw: $5,500 - Tom Cougar: $8,500 - Conservation Tag: $8,500

Bear Hunts - General Draw Black Bear: $4,500 - Black Bear Boar: $5,500 - Conservation Tag: $8,500

Mule Deer Hunts - General: $3,500 - Limited Entry Buck: $5,500 - Conservation Tag: $8,500

Bighorn Sheep Hunts - General Draw Desert Bighorn: $6,500 - Conservation Tag: $15,000

Turkey Hunts - $1,000 per hunter

Bison Hunts - Starting at $10,000

• •Transportation between motel/rental car and hunting area
• •Lunches and snacks throughout the hunt
• •Dinners (on tent-based hunts)
• •Trophy care and field processing
• •Professional photography of you and your harvest
• •Referrals to taxidermists of their choice

All hunts operate as "town hunts" with motel stays and daily transportation. They help find motel deals in the area and manage all logistics.

• •3% surcharge for Forest or BLM land access
• •6.5% Utah state tax (added to all hunts)
• •Extra guests: $200/day per person
• •Airport pickup/dropoff: $500 (if arranged)
• •Additional days beyond 5-day hunts: $300/day

Hunters need to provide their own: - Sleeping bag and pillow (for tent stays) - Camera - Weapon of choice (rifle, bow, or whatever your tag allows) - Ammunition or arrows - Personal items - Utah hunting license and tags - Weather-appropriate clothing

Fly into Salt Lake City or Las Vegas (depending on hunt location), rent a car, and drive to the nearest town. Guides will advise on which airport makes sense for your specific hunt.

"When it comes to hunting cats we are the best in the business, we live for hound hunting." - From their cougar hunt page

They're known for: - Hound hunting expertise - Cougar and bear hunts with well-trained packs and GPS tracking technology - Local knowledge - They spend summers scouting wilderness areas, giving them deep familiarity with bighorn country and bison herds - Rut timing - They specifically target elk during the middle of the rut (September) when bulls are most active - Success record - Multiple trophy harvests in each of the last 10 years for mule deer - Physical preparedness - They're transparent about the demands (hound hunting can be exhausting) and match hunters with appropriate difficulty levels

Slots fill up fast. Contact Richard Bury at 435-749-4648 for hunt details or James Allred at 435-201-0813 for archery-specific questions.