Welcome to High Top Outfitters Utah Cougar Hunting Information Page.

When it comes to harvesting big cats, we are the best in the business. Our houndsman are handpicked and among the best in the nation.

Come with us and follow our pack of well trained hounds as they track one of these elusive cats through some of the Rocky Mountains most scenic country!

We hunt Cougars from November to May. We use 4-wheel drive pickups, snowmobiles, ATV's, and horses to follow the cats depending upon conditions.

A Cougar hunt with hounds can sometimes become a physical fitness test. We recommend anyone interested in a hound hunt to be in excellent physical condition. There is nothing more frustrating for a hunter than to lack the stamina to make the entire run. For those wishing to pursue this hunt, you are in for a very exciting time.

Utah has a Conservation Tag program. Conservation Tags are 100% tax deductible for the buyer. This conservation money is used on wildlife projects here in Utah. It is money well spent for wildlife and habitat. These tags allow us to hunt the premium areas without waiting to draw a tag. We can assist you in purchasing these tags and help you apply for the big game drawings.

Below are some pictures of our past client's trophies.

See below pictures for more information on High Top Outfitters Utah Cougar Units and Tags.

2011-2012 Utah Cougar Hunting Units Guided By High Top Outfitters:

Tags:

The tags for these Utah Cougar Hunts can be drawn out in the Utah Online Public Drawing in September each year OR purchased at a Utah Conservation Tag Auction Banquet.

The Utah Online Public Cougar Drawing is in September each year. A link to the drawing can be found on our homepage on the right side of the page under the Utah Big Game Link Section.

The Utah Conservation Tags are tax deductible in most cases.

The auctions for Utah Conservation Tags are held from January to May each year.

Contact High Top Outfitters for estimated Conservation Tag Pricing.

Tag Fees:

Utah Nonresident Hunting License Fee: $65
Utah Cougar Nonresident Limited Entry Tag Fee (online drawing in September): $258
Utah Cougar Nonresident Harvest Objective Tag Fee: $258


2011-2012 Utah Limited Entry Cougar Units, Public Seasons:

West Desert-Tintic Vernon, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-May 31, 2012. (Not a split unit)

Wasatch Mountains, West Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-May 31, 2012. (Not a split unit)

Wasatch Mountains, Currant Creek Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-May 31, 2012. (Not a split unit)

Chalk Creek, Kamas Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-May 31, 2012. (Not a split unit)



2011-2012 Utah Limited Entry Cougar Units / Split Units, Public Seasons:

Beaver, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Book Cliffs Bittercreek, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Monroe, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Central Mountains Manti/Southwest, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Central Mountains Manti/Southeast, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Central Mountains Manti/Northwest, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Central Mountains Manti/Northeast, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Fillmore/Pahvant, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Fillmore/Oak Creek, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Central Mountains Nebo, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit:November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2011 until filled.

Plateau Fishlake, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Plateau Thousand Lake, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Panguitch Lake, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Paunsaugunt, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Plateau Boulder, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Pine Valley, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Southwest Desert, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Mount Dutton, Limited Entry Utah Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-February 29, 2012. If LE tags go unfilled the unit becomes a harvest objective on March 5, 2012 until filled.

Note: All Utah of the above Utah Limited Entry/Split Cougar Units close on May 31,2012 if they do not fill their quota.

2011-2012 Utah Harvest Objective ONLY Cougar Units, Public Seasons:

Henry Mountains, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 5

Book Cliffs Rattlesnake Canyon, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 7

Kaiparowits, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 7

La Sal, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 7

Nine Mile, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 13

San Juan, Elk Ridge Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 10

San Rafael, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 7

Wasatch Mountains, Avintaquin Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 13

Wasatch Mountains, Cascade Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 12

Wasatch Mountains, Timpanogas Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 12

Zion, Utah Harvest Objective Cougar Unit: November 16, 2011-November 11, 2012. Harvest Quota: 18


Note: The Thousand Lake and Oak Creek are rugged hunting units with difficult access. They have a lower harvest success rate.
Note: The Limited Entry/Split Unit tags will turn into a Harvest Objective tag after March 5, 2012.
The hunter can then hunt ANY of the Limited Entry Split Units open for Harvest Objective Cougar Hunting until that units quota is filled.

2011-2012 Season Information:

We at High Top Outfitters anticipate the 2011-2012 season to be another good cat hunting season.
Contact us prior to the drawing if you are interested in coming to Utah and hunting cougars with us. We want you to have the best tag possible when you come to Utah for your hunt.

The Utah Conservation Tags are the best cougar hunting tags in the state. The Southern and Southeast Region Cougar Tags specifically.

Bring your camera's and be ready for some beautiful scenery during your hunt.