Utah Premier Outfitters was created to provide you high quality hunts while maintaining an honest, transparent, and straightforward approach.

    About Us

    My name is Russ Nielson. I started U.P.O. in 2021 after nearly a decade as a successful guide and outfitter. Seeing firsthand the down hill trend of the guiding industry, I decided to put together a crew of hard working, honest guys, who are as crazy and passionate about hunting as I am. Our goal is not only to provide the largest animals to hunt that each unit has to offer, but also to provide an experience that is second to none. We are eager and ready to help you have the best hunt of your life. Feel free to contact us when you have questions about units, draw odds, or just simply want to talk hunting. We would love to help you be successful in any way that we can.

    Hear It From Our CLIENTS

    "I dreamed about this hunt most of my life. It took 23 years to draw the tag and the stars aligned to connect with Team Premier. I have relived it and thank you a 1000 times!"

    — Darrin Owens

    "Utah Premier Outfitters made my limited entry mule deer hunt a truly once in a lifetime experience. Their guides are knowledgeable and worked their tails off every single second to give me the best opportunity at a successful hunt. I highly recommend hunting with UPO"

    — Austin Atkinson

    "I had an amazing hunt with Utah Premier Outfitters. Russ and his guides put in so much time scouting. I couldn’t believe the amount of amazing animals they had found. Russ was awesome about answering any questions I had, and kept in contact with me the months leading up to the hunt on what I should expect. When we got to camp, they were awesome to be around. Their passion for what they do is remarkable, definitely a world class operation."

    — Todd Moosman

    "Since 2018, I’ve hunted giant Mule Deer in Utah with Russ Nielson, for the last six seasons - that sums up what I think of U.P.O.. We hunt hard, ethically, and enjoy the great outdoors along the way. Utah is a beautiful state, rich with wildlife, and Russ and his team simply make it better every time!"

    — Tyler Higgins

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