Mule Deer

Wyoming & Montana Deer
(Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer)

This outfitter has several different ranches in which quality animals are taken each year. They lease in excess of 1/2 million acres between Wyoming and Montana. The terrain on each ranch varies with large stands of Ponderosa Pine that spills into steep crags and coulee's lined with deep sage and juniper. Cottonwood creek bottoms are often the deer's favorite hang-out in early morning and evening. Most hunts are done by glassing and careful stalking which often results in an opportunity to collect a dream buck. Antelope can also be combined with a Mule Deer on some ranches.

**Please see the different hunt packages listed below for a description
and pricing.

**This outfitter had a 96% success rate in the year 2009.

Colorado Mule Deer
Ranching for Wildlife Properties

This outfitter manages two ranches totaling 150,000 acres of private land located six miles north of Craig, Colorado. They hunt from late October through the month of November which is during the rut. Expect to see some good deer with high success.
Average size is 160 - 170 B.C.

Mule Deer
Black Hills - Wyoming

This outfitter is located in Wyoming on the Northwest edge of the Blackhills National Forest near Devils Tower. They have exclusive rights to approximately 400,000 acres of private cattle ranches. These private leases with spectacular scenery produce quality herds of Mule Deer and Whitetail.

Archery season will start in September. You will hunt Mule Deer from stands or spot/stalk. The months of October and November will be prime time for rifle hunts and it is recommended that hunters be able to shoot up to 200 yards. Expect to see a lot of game with some terrific trophies taken each year.
 
* Crossbows are legal for everyone.

Alberta Mule Deer

This outfitter is located in Southwestern Alberta. He is hunting 35,000 acres of private ground and has access to over 100,000 acres of public land. You will hunt agriculture fields, prairies and timber. When hunting Mule deer with this outfitter it is not unrealistic to harvest a 175 class buck or better. The reason for this is because the Wildlife Management Unit (WMU 305) that they are hunting is on a lottery draw for resident hunters. They have experienced guides and love to bow hunt or rifle hunt. Hunters fly into Calgary and they pick you up and drive South for two hours to camp.

This outfitters average Mule Deer harvested is 175 B.C. on 5 years of hunting with a 97% success rate.

Included in price
5 day hunt	Food / Lodging
Airport Pick-up (Calgary)	Care of game
Guide 2x1

Not included in price

License / Tax

Dates: Archery – Sept. 5 – Oct. 24 Rifle – Oct. 25 – Nov. 30

Price: Archery - $4,500.00 Rifle - $5,500.00 Booking for 2011 and 2012

Nebraska Mule Deer

This outfitter offers trophy hunts on 300,000 acres in the very unique setting of Nebraska's Sandhills in Sheridan, Cherry and Garden Counties 30 miles south of Gordon, NE. He operates two camps with comfortable accommodations. They only harvest trophy deer to allow the younger deer to grow. Mule deer are predominant here, but they also have some monster whitetails. Most of the land is rolling hills, which makes spot-and-stalk hunting the best way to take a deer. However, they also have food plots and tree lines where they have located stands, so you will have ample opportunity to take a deer, regardless of your physical capabilities. The rifle season starts in the middle of November and runs for nine days through the main rut for Nebraska. The archery season runs from mid-September through the end of the year and hunting is done from ground blinds or portable tree stands. Muzzleloader runs the entire month of December.
Airport – Fly into Rapid City, SD and drive 2 ½ hours to camp.

Alberta Mule Deer
Peace River Region

This outfitter is hunting an area that is hundreds of square miles of private and public land in Northwestern Alberta in what is known as the Peace River region. The western edge of the territory is the province of British Columbia and the northern edge is the Peace River. The Peace River region of Canada is perfect habitat. The lush woods, farmland and high population of big game are what this area is known for.

Archery:
The archery hunts are in August 25th and September 6th. The terrain is a mix of flat farmland, thick woods and big river drainages with open slopes. Most of the hunting is done in farm fields so hunting isn't physically demanding. The deer are easily patterned during archery season and their antlers are in full velvet. This outfitter uses a variety of tactics while hunting; spot and stalk, pushes and stand hunting. You can expect shots in the 30-50 yard range, with the occasional shot under 25 yards.

Rifle:
The rifle hunts take place in September 17th to November 30th with the rut taking place in November. They drive and walk around farm fields, sit at the field edges, and hike along the open Peace River valleys spotting deer then putting on a stalk.

Location:
Just over an hour drive straight north of the city of Grande Prairie and a 6 hour drive northwest of Edmonton. You can drive on paved roads almost right to the doorstep; the last 2 miles is a good gravel road.

Included in price
6 day hunt	Food / Lodging
Transportation in field	Care of game
Guide 2x1

Not included in price

License / Tag / Tax

Dates / Price

Archery - $5,000.00 August 25th – September 6th Rifle - $6,500.00 plus $500.00 kill fee on a 180+ gross score buck September 17th - November 30th Booking for 2011 and 2012

Utah Mule Deer

This outfitter hunts a well managed 17,000 acre ranch and is located near Park City in Utah. You have the option to hunt early when the bucks are in bachelor groups and are more visible or late when the rut kicks in. Past years the best bucks come off the late hunts. Average Mule deer taken is 176 B.C. Hunting will be done by glassing then spot / stalk. Trucks and 4 wheelers will also be used.
If you are looking to kill a nice Mule Deer, Utah is the place.

*Guaranteed Tag (No draw)
*Archery hunters welcomed!
*CWMU Program
*2005 Season - 15 hunters took bucks gross scoring up to 195 B.C.
*2006 Season - 13 hunter took 12 bucks -bucks up to 192 B.C.
                        (the unsuccessful hunter wounded a nice buck)
*2007 Season - The two largest Mule Deer scored 186 and 189 B.C.
*2008 Season - 6 hunters took 8 Mule Deer
*2009 Season - 8 hunters took 8 Mule Deer
                             Two best scored 206 and 200

Trophy Desert Mule Deer

This outfitter has access to the finest Desert Mule Deer ranches in the Sonoran Desert south of the border. Hunting is done in the months of December and January where you will be hunting the pre-rut and the rut increasing your odds for a trophy deer. These hunts are fully guided tracking on foot and using 4 X 4 vehicles. Hunters can expect to see from 4 to 8 mature bucks daily with an average antler spread from 28" to 30" and scoring between 170-185 BC with good chances to get one bigger. The accommodations are in ranch houses with full size beds, hot showers, flushing toilets, warm rooms and 120V generators. The outfitter will pick you up at the Airport where a representative will assist you for custom clearing. The drive to the ranch is about 3 hours.
*Coues deer can be added to the hunt.

2007 Season - 10 hunters took 10 Deer
Average score 180 B.C. with average spread of 28”
2008 Season - 100%
2009 Season - 100%

Old Mexico–Muy Grande Mule Deer

This American outfitter hunts for big Mule Deer in Mexico. He has 32  years of experience and six well managed ranches totaling 150,000 acres. You will do  a lot of glassing then spot / stalk or high rack from trucks. They also hunt for the Coues deer with the best Coues last season grossing 120.
    
*Average Mulies taken 186 B.C.
*Hassle free border crossing.

2002 season - 27 hunters took 23 Mule deer - 100% shooting opportunity!
                              3 deer over 220 B.C. and 6 over 190 B.C.
2005 Season - 20 hunters took 20 Coues Deer with 6 gross B.C.
                              Mule Deer - 10 hunters took 9 bucks with an average of
                              186 B.C. 
2006 season- 14 hunters took 13 bucks on this hunt including a 221, 215
                              201, and 4 grossing in the 190's.
2007 Season - 18 hunters took 16 bucks with lots of bucks scoring in the                             low 190's and high 180's.

                           Booking a Year or Two in Advance!

 

Nebraska Mule Deer

This outfitter hunts 75,000 acres of private property with five miles of the property along the North Platte River. The average Mulie will score 140 - 160 B.C. with some bigger deer taken each year. The river bottoms are flat with alfalfa and corn planted along the river which holds a nice population of Whitetails. But you will be hunting rolling hills with tall grass and small canyons on other parts of the property for the Mulies.

Expect to see a lot of deer.

**Muzzleloaders may have scopes but only one power**
  
Average score 140-160 B.C.

2005 Season - The two largest Mule Deer scored 177 & 180 B.C.
2006 Season - 8 Hunters took 6 Mule Deer. Top Mule Deer
                              scored173 and two grossed in the 160's.
2007 Season - 8 hunters took 6 Mule Deer (Avg. 150 B.C.)
2008 Season - 30 hunters took 25 deer
2009 Season - 11 Mule Deer that averaged 150 B.C.
                                             

Wyoming High Country
Trophy Mule Deer
Grey’s River Area

This outfitter is located in the famous Grey’s River Area of Northwestern Wyoming. Monster Mule Deer is what this country is all about. The Grey’s River area has been touted as the finest Mule Deer country in the west and every year it lives up to that reputation. Look in the Boone and Crocket record books and you will see that Lincoln County Wyoming produces the big boys and they are smack dab in the middle of this fine county. They use strong mountain horses to get you to the high country where the big Mule Deer are. Each day, well before daylight, you will leave the lodge with truck and trailer and head up to the trail for the days hunt. Hunting will be done in alpine bowls, boulder fields and timber areas often at 9,000 feet elevation. Good optics is required because you will do a lot of glassing. This hunt requires the hunter to be in shape and mentally ready for the rigors of the hunt. Success runs 50% - 80% and they take about 16-20 hunter per year. Mule Deer will average around 170 B.C. with some over 180 taken each year. The hunt takes place in Region G and the drawing odds were 71% last year. One to two preference points should draw.

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