Jul 12, 2017 south dakota overthecounter mule deer hunts. Mdf steve alderman 2014 boone and crockett club award. When you think of western mule deer hunting, sns outfitters is. Mule deer country is an updated edition of a stunning book that is the result of an international collaboration between. The eastern portion of the state where these gmus are found is dominated by plains. Bowhunting highcountry mulies is one of huntings highest challenges, but also one of its biggest rewards in terms beyond measurable antler. An antelope hunt can also be added to any of the mule deer, elk or combination hunts. In wyoming the rifle mule deer hunts start october 1 and this early season ends october 14, with the late rifle season kicking in on october 15 and ending october 31. Because droughts are the norm in texas mule deer country, the culling.
Wyoming reports optimism for its mule deer and good fawn production for mulies and whitetails. So weve compiled the most recent data to show you, our loyal readers, where the big ones are coming from right now, not 80 years ago. Access program give hunters plenty of places to find muleys. I have searched the forum and the internet but not found alot of information about the places we are looking into. Southern idaho is known for trophy mule deer hunting. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting.
South dakota isnt a true blue otc mule deer tag state, but its easy to get a tag. In montana, theres been good recovery for whitetails and mule deer, resulting in a more liberal antlerless harvest in 2016. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer. If you are looking for a challenge, yet less expensive sh. The 2017 archery deer season in south dakota is september 23. Here in colorado, mule deer have some of the most productive alpine summer range found anywhere in the country, but in the valleys where the deer need to ride out the winter, theres less and less space for them. No other outfitting operation can offer a mule deer hunt for any hunter based upon his trophy caliber desires. The panhandle region consists of the high plains and rolling. Mule deer hunts we use some ground blinds, but mainly spot and stalk.
Mule deer hunting in the backcountry using spike camping has been quite successful for us and allows hunters to learn a different set of hunting tactics vs. Its called public land mulies and its definitely the best book youll find on mule deer. Mike eastman, the foremost authority on mule deer hunting, shares tips and tactics, advice on field judging information on high country areas, and supporting photos of big bucks including wyoming living legend, popeye. The odds of doing so are extremely small, and while they have shot some bruisers, none have qualified. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. Im trying to hunt central idaho instead now, and my open country lowland mindset is messing me up. Finally, two other points about trophy mule deer hunting. He hunts all big game and has taken 19 species from across north america, but he considers big mule deer. Bearpaw outfitters offer guided, semiguided, and unguided mule deer hunts, guaranteed hunts, horseback drop camps, and diy mule deer hunting maps for doityourself hunters. I dont care if youre hunting the desert floor of arizona or the,000 high country of colorado. Since mule deer are usually found in sparser cover than whitetails, a common method for hunting them on the plains is to use binoculars or a spotting scope. Its called public land mulies and its definitely the best book youll find on.
The guide ratio on this hunt is one guide per 2 hunters. I am looking for input on learning the habits of muleys in the high country. Bowhunting highcountry mule deer deer hunting realtree camo. So weve compiled the most recent data to show you, our loyal readers, where the. Any information on bowhunting for mulies on mckelvie or bessey would be appreciated.
At the end of the day, chasing big mule deer is a lot of fun. Fluctuations in mule deer populations are normal but to manage mule deer well, we must understand the factors causing the fluctuations. In my book, hunting big mule deer, i dedicated an entire chapter to learning how to recognize big buck country. Sep 29, 2010 columbia basin surprising to many hunters, some of washingtons finest muledeer country is in the sagebrush and wheat fields of the semiarid columbia basin. Mule deer, odocoileus hemionus, a mediumsized, gregarious deer of western north america that derives its name from its large ears.
Valerius geist is excellent at writing, i could not put the book down once is started. I would prod my hero for stories about these mysterious mule deer, and for years i dreamed. Most of the land in the region is private and requires landowner permission to hunt, but big bucks live most of their lives out of sight of the public in the basins coulees and. Specializing in back country deer hunting, he has hunted mule deer in eight western states. You must hone your ability to size up buck country quickly. Mule deer and blacktailed deer collectively called mule deer, odocoileus hemionus are icons of the american west. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer unlike the related whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, which is found through most of north america east of the rocky mountains and in the valleys of the rocky mountains from idaho and. Predators only kill the sick, weak and young, right. Theres good reason trophy mule deer antlers are so coveted in bowhunting circles, besides the obvious factor of imposing size. There are high mule deer densities in wyoming, and clients.
You must hone your ability to size up buck country quickly or youll waste countless days and boot leather hunting country that likely doesnt attract big deer. Mule deer compete potentially for food with domestic cattle and sheep, wild horses, wild pigs, and black bears. Mule deer are recent newcomers to north america, with whitetails being the oldest deer species in the western hemisphere. Mule deer, elk and western big game photos, pics, and. Nomads of the west, mule deer odocoileus hemionus are ideally suited to the rugged slopes of the rocky mountains. Top 5 booner mule deer hunting states since 2010 deer. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo. In october, the mulies are hunted on feeding and bedding patterns. First video of this caliber to be filmed 100% on public land. Best units for hunting western mule deer petersens hunting. For mule deer, its the straw that could break the camels back. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. As the mule deer hunting changes, we adapt and use the best hunting method. Featured videos the mule deer minute hunting webisodes.
Mule deer management in texas texas parks and wildlife. Mike eastmans hunting high country mule deer is a good book that covers everything from how to glass, to scoring a mule deer on the hoof, to what equipment you should get. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. They are a noble game animal and not as dumb as a lot of book writers make them out to be. This is how mule deer mothers sometimes lose their babies, the ones still too new to know how to follow in the water. The first in the series, of lowland mulies, by creekside productions. Theyre the icon of the west and certainly a loved biggame animal. Unlike a lot of our eastern whitetail populations, mule deer prefer truly wild country.
Mule deer evolved in much more open country than whitetails, and. If youre ready to travel out of state to hunt muleys, read on. Idaho mule deer hunting outfitter guides guaranteed hunts. The rain washes away all scent of mother and baby, replacing it with the antiseptic stink of creosote. Although there is no precise count of the mule deer population, mulies may number about 3,000 in yellowstone, ranging over most areas of the. New mexico is known for its mule deer hunting, and it is a destination for both. Columbia basin surprising to many hunters, some of washingtons finest muledeer country is in the sagebrush and wheat fields of the semiarid columbia basin. Mule deer country is an updated edition of a stunning book that is the result of an international collaboration between the worlds foremost authority on mule deer and a gifted and dedicated wildlife photographer. They are distributed throughout western north america from the coastal islands of alaska, down the west coast to southern baja mexico and from the northern border of the mexican state of zacatecas, up through the great plains to the canadian provinces of saskatchewan, alberta. The high country region has a positive outlook for the 2016 deer hunting seasons. Good food sources, genetics, predator control, and harvesting only mature mule deer. We want to remind all our current and future guests that your health and safety are always our top priority.
I have read a few books on mule deer recently and this book is one of the best along with mule deer hunting strategies by walt prothero. From 1978 through 2001 the trans pecos mule deer population has fluctuated from lows of fewer than 100,000 to a high of 221,220. South dakota nonresident archery mule deer hunters must apply for a license and once the application is processed, it will be mailed to them. Unlike the related whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, which is found through most of north america east of the rocky mountains and. Located in kansas, maximum mulies produces some of the largest mule deer in the country. However, after their most recent highs in the mid1980s, herd numbers began declining across the west. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. Our hearts go out to all of the individuals, families and businesses affected by the covid19 crisis. In this video you will see some of the greatest mule deer ever assembled on one tape. Nebraska mule deer hunts, mule deer hunting, mule deer guides.
He focuses solely on mule deer hunting and has been very consistent in taking some very nice bucks. Bow hunting,while popular in the east and midwest, is not the prefered method of hunting for most westerners. The antelope hunt will take place from casper on a private ranch with a very high success rate. Yellowstone national park, information about the mule deer. Mule deer are one of americas most treasured resources. Mule deer, elk, antelope and western big game hunting video. This mule deer country short is about aoudad sheep hunting in new mexico and texas.
Where mountains, foothills, plains, and deserts remain largely untouched. Robby is a devoted mule deer hunter who runs a scouting and outfitting business as well. Always in demand, this book is the ultimate resource for mule deer hunters. Our deer hunts vary from ranch truck hunts to high country horseback deer hunting adventures or november rut hunts in montana. Mule deer are popularly referred to as mulies or blacktails and can be. In the eastern plains, it typically only takes five or six points to draw a rifle tag and zero. Colorado high country mule deer hunting 12 matching. Mule deer country highlight reel on the road hogs, dogs, and hot links season 1 episode 6 on the road glassing techniques season 1 episode 5 on the road hunting huge mule deer in idaho. Jan 01, 2020 the saloon closed and the antlers appeared at the handicraft shop where a taxidermist bought them and sent them to boone and crockett.
Some guys are extremely dedicated and have hunted muley their entire lives, yet havnt dropped one book buck. Entries from eagle and gunnison counties dominated the record book 68 years ago and now there are single entries from different units all over the state. The mule deer odocoileus hemionus is a deer indigenous to western north america. Its the best hunting book ive read and will be worth every penny you spend on it. Because mulies havent achieved the livestock status that whitetails have. Mule deer also have striking pelage markings, large antlers, and scent glands. Footage of the mule deer ive been fortunate enough to pursue over the years. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books.
When you drive through yellowstone, practically everywhere you go is mule deer country. For mule deer, its the straw that could break the camels back, but its not a problem whitetail are likely to face. Most our nebraska mule deer hunting can be done by truck or fairly easy walking, but keep in mind a stock for a trophy mule deer might take us across rolling sand hill country. Mule deer are often regarded as an icon of the west. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. These videos set atop the best selling list for over three years and you can see for yourself why. Maybe because i grew up in southern idaho, to me big mule deer country means desert. Distinguished biggame biologist valerius geist details the relationship in his book mule deer country. Im trying to hunt central idaho instead now, and my opencountry lowland mindset is messing me up.
I read once that mule deer are the result of a cross between whitetails and blacktails that occurred long long ago. Feb 07, 2014 footage of the mule deer ive been fortunate enough to pursue over the years. Just wondering if there is a reason why we dont here about plots and feed for mule deer. Mule deer, elk, antelope and western big game hunting. Contact us about breeder bucks, stocker bucks, semen, bred does, and fawn availability. May 22, 2007 however, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. There is nothing quite like seeing a big mule deer buck skylined on a distant ridge. In this video you will see some of the greatest mule deer ever assembled. After 9 days chasing multiple bucks, this buck had already given steve the slip after.
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