Spring Elk viewing in Utah
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From: Yendor
09-Jan-15
Hi guys I am from Washington and just retired. The wife and I are going to be tourists in Utah for about 5-6 weeks in April and May. Driving around to all the national parks and forests in Central and Southern Utah. Starting in Moab for a week, Blanding, Lake Powell, Capital reef, down 12 to Bryce and then Zion, and over to Nevada's Great Basin. Where are some good places to hike in the NF in spring where we will see elk. I am not planning on hunting in Utah, but would love to take some photos of spring calves, bulls in velvet etc. So outside of Moab there is the Manti-la Sal. Dixie National forest and Fish Lake NF. We will be spending quite a bit of time in the NF as they don't let dogs in the Parks. Again I am not looking for hunting honey holes, but spring ranges, and ideas of hiking around those areas. Thanks in advance.
From: TJW
09-Jan-15
there is always a herd of bulls above widstoe. Its about 15 minutes north of Bryce. Most farm fields will get them. the last half hour is the best time to view them.
From: IdyllwildArcher
09-Jan-15
Make sure you take the cave tour in Great Basin. Call ahead a few days and make a reservation, the tours fill up.
From: BULELK1
11-Jan-15
If you are up by Flaming Gorge Lake/Dutch John, Utah--the Bighorn sheep viewing is plentiful as you head over to Dinosaur National Park/Vernal, Utah.
I'll be at Fireman's Memorial Campground May 14th----site # 18.... 2 miles west of Dutch John....stop by for a visit.
Travel safe my friend,
Good luck, Robb