What an incredible morning. It's still dark outside but I am moving around with the elk in the pre-dawn light enjoying the outdoor air. As I look at the ranch all I can see is snow even in the low-lands which is unusual since we've had some slightly warmer air moving around the state. All the bulls have lost their racks and other than size it can be difficult to tell which are which.

We are continuing to prep for the coming spring which feels like it should be right around the corner. Perhaps I'm just to excited for warmer days and the thought of a new season. I think even the animals are ready for the winter to end and the spring to come.

We're taking a lot of booking but at the moment have plenty of open spaces for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Call anytime to book your hunt or go online and book it directly through our website. http://www.utahtrophyelk.com

– John

With winter fully settled in, Star Mountain Ranch is covered in a deep layer of snow. All the bulls have lost their antlers and most if not all the animals have come down from the upper mountains down to the valley. Watching them move around the lower part of the ranch I can't help but reflect back to the year but I won't bore you all with all the great hunting stories we had this year.

I will say that it was an incredible season; one that I will remember forever. My only consolation that it is over is that a new hunting season is rapidly approaching. We made some great friends and I expect will make many more in the 2010 elk hunting season as well as reconnect with past hunters who are returning for another hunt.

I hope everyone had a great 2009 and an even better 2010 and I can't wait to sit and talk after a successful days hunt.

– John