About Blackhawk Ranch

Our Policies

THESE RULES APPLY TO ALL HUNTS AND HUNTERS

To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiring must be done through the Blackhawk Ranch CWMU operator. 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. Safety comes first; anyone acting careless or inconsiderate will be removed from the Blackhawk Ranch CWMU.

Gun Safety

  • Take time to shoot and sight in your rifle before your hunt. Know your hunting and shooting limits. Understand your rifle. 

  • 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. 

  • Any legal weapon is authorized for hunting.

  • Hunters are allowed to shoot only one animal, of which they have a permit. Once you hit an animal and/or draw blood, that is your animal. If you wound, you cannot shoot another animal. Please be aware of your animal and its surroundings, know your rifle, and pick your shots carefully.

  • 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.

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

    Pre-season scouting is prohibited.

  • 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: cougar, bears, coyotes, badgers, ground squirrels, foxes, grouse, turkey, and waterfowl.

  • All hunters and guests must always wear a hunter-orange hat and vest while hunting.

Hunting Policies

Vehicles and Driving

  • ATVs and side-by-sides are allowed. They must stay on main roads and well-established two tracks. 

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

    Horses are allowed.

  • Hunters are not to drive off the main roads or well-established two-tracks 

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

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

    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.

Guest Policies

  • Guests are allowed on the hunts. 

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter/permit holder on hunts. Guests cannot have their own vehicles. 

  • Guests must stay with the hunter at all times.

  • 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. 

    No fishing on ponds or streams.

  • Shed antlers are considered the property of the CWMU. Hunter and guest(s) cannot pick up, remove, or take any shed antlers from the ranch.

  • Blackhawk Ranch reserves the right to restrict access to certain portions of the ranch to maintain the safety and integrity of the hunts.

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

    Hunters and guests are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the CWMU’s boundaries. 

    Respect the property and employees.

Ranch Policies

Camping and Guide Services

  • No camping on the CWMU.

    No open campfires or smoking on the CWMU (because of fire risk).

  • Hunters will have access to the ranch each morning they decide to hunt.

    No alcoholic beverages. Anyone exhibiting signs of consumption of alcohol will forfeit their opportunity to hunt on Blackhawk Ranch.

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

  • Lodging and food: not available on-site. Learn more about the local amenities here.

    Guide service: available at a fee.

    Packing service: available at a fee.

FAQs

  • Blackhawk Ranch offers a variety of hunting options, including deer and elk.

  • In order to see the beginning and ending dates, refer to the : Hunting Calendar

  • Yes, guests are allowed to join hunters/permit holders on their hunts. They must remain with the hunter during the hunt and may not bring their own vehicle.

  • No, Blackhawk Ranch does not offer onsite lodging or food. There are excellent amenities in the Helper/Price area with delicious food and comfortable accommodations. Learn more about the local amenities here.

  • Yes, for a fee.