Causey Spring CWMU Bull elk

2024 Hunt Info

Please carefully read the hunt details and rules and review the FAQ.

If you are a Utah resident, you can obtain a Causey Springs CWMU bull elk permit by applying through the public drawing. If you are a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot apply for a CWMU permit through the public drawing. To learn more about Utah's CWMU program, click HERE. 

If you have questions in addition to the hunt details and the hunting rules, refer to the FAQ section on this page. For any additional questions, use the form below to contact the operator. The Causey Springs CWMU does not have private tags to sell to residents or non-residents. Please do not inquire about private tags, landowner tags, trespass fees, etc.

Hunt Details

• Ranch Access: access to the ranch will be coordinated with the operator before your hunt

• Hunt Dates: Monday morning, October 7, 2024 — Sunday Evening, October 13, 2024

  • These are the only dates available for the bull elk hunt

    • Hunters should plan on arriving on the morning of Monday, October 7, 2024

    • Hunters will be required to leave after the evening hunt on Sunday, October 13, 2024

• Hunt is non-guided

  • Guided Option: yes, for a fee

• Packing service offered: yes, for a fee

• Meals/Lodging available: No

• Guest Rules:

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter and his or her guest(s). Guest(s) are not allowed to bring their own vehicle

  • Guest(s) are required to stay with the hunter/permit holder at all times.

• We want hunters to be happy with the bull elk hunt on the property. Causey Spring CWMU is a great hunting property. Most of the bull elk harvested on the CWMU are younger branched antlered/raghorn elk. There is potential to harvest larger elk (but it’s not common). This information is provided so applicants can make an informed decision when considering applying for the Causey Spring CWMU bull elk hunt. See the picture gallery below.

• To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiring must be done through the Causey Spring CWMU Operator. Individual guides are NOT permitted to schedule hunts or deviate from this hunt information.

• Hunters may shoot only one animal for which they have a tag.

• Our goal is to provide you with a quality hunting experience. Your job is to enjoy the experience and conduct yourselves in a manner so that all other guests have a quality experience as well.

• If you draw out for this hunt, you will be contacted by the Causey Spring CWMU operator with further information regarding your hunt. Plan on four to six weeks after the draw results (expect to hear from the operator by the middle of June).

Hunting Rules for HUNTERS and Guest(s)

• Hunting

  • Take time to shoot and sight in your rifle before your hunt. Know your rifle and your limitations. 

  • Out of respect for the wildlife, take time to shoot and sight in your rifle before your hunt. Know your rifle and your limitations. 

  • Hunters are allowed to shoot only one animal, of which they have a permit. 

  • All game laws must be strictly complied with, including but not limited to tagging animals, care of meat, hunting from roads or vehicles, etc. All hunters must abide by Utah state laws as they pertain to wildlife. Click HERE for Utah Wildlife Laws

  • Most other wildlife species found on the CWMU are protected by state law and/or require special licenses or permits to ‘take’ these animals. Hunting other wildlife species of any kind is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: coyotes, badgers, ground squirrels, foxes, grouse, and waterfowl.

  • Hunters may only hunt for, shoot from, and shoot an animal within the boundaries of the CWMU.

  • No pre-season scouting.

  • Weapons allowed: any legal weapon.

  • Follow basic gun safety:

    • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • No ammunition in the rifle chamber until ready to shoot (do not hike, drive, etc., with ammunition in the chamber)

    • Do not rely on the gun’s safety.

    • Be sure of your target, your line of fire, and what lies beyond your target. 

• Vehicles/Driving & Roads etc

  • Horses are allowed.

  • ATVs are allowed for game retrieval only.

  • Side-by-sides (UTVs) are allowed (permission from the CWMU operator must be given ahead of time)

  • No snowmobiles

  • We recommend a 4x4 vehicle with good off-road tires (chains are also highly recommended)

  • Hunters are not to drive off the main gravel roads or well-established two-tracks (these are marked)

  • Several roadways are closed to motor vehicles from September 10 to October 20. If the hunter draws the CWMU tag, these will be marked on the map provided. 

  • All gates must remain ‘as they were’ when you approach them. If they are open, leave them open; if they are closed, close them.

  • Be safe and courteous while driving on the roads. Drive respectively and cautiously.

  • Care must be taken to avoid damage to Ranch roads! During extreme weather, some of the roads will be closed (for safety reasons)

  • No chasing, pursuing, pushing, herding, or harassing game with a vehicle.

• Camping/Campsite & Guide services

  • Camping is allowed on the CWMU in designated areas

  • No alcoholic beverages.

  • Open campfires and smoking (because of fire risk) are only allowed in the designated camping area. Fires may be prohibited at the landowner's or operator’s discretion due to conditions.

  • No littering; hunters must remove all their casings, cans, trash, and debris from the premises.

  • Lodging and food: not available

  • Guide service: available at a fee

  • Packing service: available at a fee

• Guest Policy

  • Guest(s) are allowed on the hunts. There isn’t a limit on guests, but only one vehicle is allowed per hunter and guest. This typically limits guests to three/four guests per hunter. 

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter/permit holder on all hunts. Guest(s) cannot have their own vehicle. 

  • Guest(s) must stay with the hunter at all times.

• The Ranch

  • State laws protect livestock on the CWMU. Do not harm, harass, or shoot livestock.

  • No other outdoor recreational activities are offered on the property during the hunts.

  • Respect the property and employees.

  • Shed antlers are considered the property of the CWMU. No hunter or their guest can pick up, remove, or take any shed antlers from the ranch.

  • Hunters and guest(s) are responsible for familiarizing themselves and understanding the CWMU’s boundaries. 

  • Access to the cooperative wildlife management unit does not include or permit access to adjoining private land.