Utah Late Sept-Mid October Big Game

I will never forget hearing my very first real-life elk bugle. Of course, I had seen them on tv watching hunting shows. But this was different. I was 12 years old, hunting with my dad. We were sitting on a rock at first light. I was freezing. I thought my dad had no idea what he was doing while he glassed an area and sat patiently. Then a scream came out a few hundred yards away at the edge of the quakies from a good-sized bull. Right then, nothing else mattered. I forgot about being cold and realized my dad knew a little more than I thought. At that very moment, that bugle absorbed into me and made me addicted. I instantly knew that I was an elk hunter. Yeah, deer were cool but nothing like elk. Ever since that day, I've been borderline obsessed with elk. From chasing elk, learning about elk, reading about elk, and most recently listening to podcasts about elk.

Every time you think you know it all. You learn something else or get shown that you don't know as much as you think.
I started hunting spikes with my dad when I was 14. I hunted them until my mid 20's and found a lot of success. Rarely did I not fill my tag. I decided that I needed to switch it up and start chasing OTC bulls on an any bull unit. I learned quickly how hard that hunt is. But I liked it because it was challenging and rewarding. I seemed to learn so much every year. Also in my mid 20's I became friends with a really good outfitter. I was able to go on Limited Entry hunts as a spotter and learned how to guide. One thing about the Utah mountains in September-October is you never know what kind of conditions you're going to encounter. One day it will be low 70's and the next day it will be snowing. I quickly learned how important having the right gear is and the importance of having good gear!

I moved on to start guiding on my own for Lost Creek Outfitters over the last few years. Hunting is a huge part of my life. I was born the passion and desire and it has grown as I have evolved as a hunter and a guide. I love helping people be successful. I have multiple friends that hunt, guide, and are outfitters. I love talking hunting and gaining knowledge. Here you can find my gear list! I hope this helps someone make a good choice in the right gear! Cheers!