Some of the best hunting in the State of Utah can be found in Northeastern Utah. Species commonly hunted in the area include mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, cougar, pheasant, ducks, geese, sage grouse, forest grouse, and chukar. The 100,000 acres that make up Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is popular for big game as well as the surrounding BLM. In addition, Uintah County is rated among Utah's best hunting grounds for pheasant and sage grouse.

A large number of moose reside on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains. Diamond Mountain northeast of Vernal, and the Book Cliffs, south of SR 45 near the Colorado border, is also popular for hunting big game. This region has excellent antelope hunting, particularly in the area east of Flaming Gorge. This is one of Utah's best hunting grounds for pheasants and sage grouse. For information on hunting regulations and to obtain a hunting license on line visit the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources .

Hunting in Wyoming is the experience of a lifetime. Licenses for big game hunting is issued by a lottery system. A tourist must apply well in advance of the hunting season, as licenses are limited. Often the demand for license exceeds the supply. The wild life of Wyoming includes moose, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, gray wolf, grizzly bear, and mountain lion. Smaller animals like the fox, mink, coyote, bobcat, jackrabbit, cottontail, otter, beaver, and raccoon are also found here. Bird life includes the trumpeter swan, white pelican, great blue heron, and California gull. Carnivorous birds like the bald eagle, golden eagle, osprey, and several kinds of hawks and owls are also found here. Game birds like the sage grouse, wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, Canada goose, and numerous species of ducks are found in large numbers in Wyoming. For information on hunting regulations and to obtain a hunting license on line visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department .