I am planning a trip to S.L.C. this june and thought it would be a great time to scout for a new hunting area instead of staying with my wifes inlaws. I will have several days to scout for deer and I plan on backpacking as much as possible. The problem is that I dont even know where to start looking! Mule deer hunting is new to me except for the plains of Wyoming, where I used to be able to hunt. I realize the draw system and am aware the fact that it might take several years. Does anyone have any advice on starting location? I dont want anyones hopspot, just a general idea. Mountain range, county ect.... I have seen alot on the internet but the hunting seems mostly to be posted by either non hunters or people trying too sell something. Any advice out there?

TRY CONTACTING THE GAME DEPARTMENT AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET AHOLD OF A MAP THAT SHOW WHERE STATE LAND AND PRIVATE LANDS ARE. TAKE THAT AND GO FOR A DRIVE AND FIND PLACES THAT YOU LIKE OR THAT MIGHT PRODUCE. BEST OF LUCK. TRY THIS LINK TO UTAH GAME DEPARTMENT WEBSITE::::http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/