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Public land mule deer hunt
Posted on 12/10/18 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 12/10/18 at 8:55 pm
anybody done one of these or other backpack hunts? How/when did you begin to prepare? Were you successful? If not, what would you do differently?
Everywhere in Texas appears to be a drawn tag hunt but one, Lake Meredith. Planning on doing some scouting in the spring to get the feel of backpack hunting, put a game plan together, then head up during rifle season next fall.
any advice is appreciated!
Everywhere in Texas appears to be a drawn tag hunt but one, Lake Meredith. Planning on doing some scouting in the spring to get the feel of backpack hunting, put a game plan together, then head up during rifle season next fall.
any advice is appreciated!
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Posted on 12/10/18 at 9:53 pm to Masterag
A good friend and I got in the Western points game about 20 years ago. We’ve both drawn tags and killed some nice animals since then. I’ve gone public and private DIY. Public and private guided.
This past October, I went on a DIY public land Mule Deer Hunt in Wyoming. A poster on a forum told me where to glass from. On day one, I saw around 150 deer. Nothing big. On the afternoon of day two, I saw the same 4x4 for the third time and killed him.
You can backpack if you want, but you don’t have to. If you do, remember that the deer and your camp come out on your back. And the country isn’t flat. You can also do a mix of backpacking and truck camping. Go in for one or two nights. That’ll keep your pack lighter.
Keys: Build points in Colorado along with other states that work for you.
Consider hunting archery season
Get in the shape of your life
Have fun
Resources: Rokslide forum
Hunttalk
Gohunt
OnX
This past October, I went on a DIY public land Mule Deer Hunt in Wyoming. A poster on a forum told me where to glass from. On day one, I saw around 150 deer. Nothing big. On the afternoon of day two, I saw the same 4x4 for the third time and killed him.
You can backpack if you want, but you don’t have to. If you do, remember that the deer and your camp come out on your back. And the country isn’t flat. You can also do a mix of backpacking and truck camping. Go in for one or two nights. That’ll keep your pack lighter.
Keys: Build points in Colorado along with other states that work for you.
Consider hunting archery season
Get in the shape of your life
Have fun
Resources: Rokslide forum
Hunttalk
Gohunt
OnX
Posted on 12/10/18 at 10:25 pm to 257WBY
you're right about archery season, i'm sure it'll cut down on the amount of hunters. i was just concerned with being able to get close enough for a shot since there's no trees and less concealment out there.
definitely doing as much truck camping as possible, only backpacking as much as I need to get to a good spot and wouldn't be over a couple nights.
thanks for the info and resources
definitely doing as much truck camping as possible, only backpacking as much as I need to get to a good spot and wouldn't be over a couple nights.
thanks for the info and resources
Posted on 12/10/18 at 10:39 pm to Masterag
Also, go on an antelope hunt. High success rate, lots of fun, and gets you into Western hunting.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 11:06 pm to 257WBY
Where exactly? I would luke to truck camp, but fly fish.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 11:24 pm to AUCE05
Not sure where he’s thinking about, but I’ve been reading up on New Mexico since it’s relatively close and they have an antelope season without a draw.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 11:45 pm to AUCE05
Posted on 12/11/18 at 5:46 am to Masterag
I’ve been wanting to do this as well. Start with something easier to prepare me for elk
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:17 am to 257WBY
Very nice.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:27 am to Masterag
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This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 8:21 am
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:44 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
This years hunt got deleted from imgur some how. Anyway, just put a few pics together again. This was also Wyoming.
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Just an FYI, a big mule deer is one of the most highly sought trophies in North America and they haven’t done well over the last 30 years. Yes, you can still see big numbers. But nothing like the glory days of years ago as far as trophies go. Meanwhile, elk numbers are on the upswing in most states.
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Just an FYI, a big mule deer is one of the most highly sought trophies in North America and they haven’t done well over the last 30 years. Yes, you can still see big numbers. But nothing like the glory days of years ago as far as trophies go. Meanwhile, elk numbers are on the upswing in most states.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:07 am to 257WBY
I'm burning 4 points on wy antelope this year, and will likely pull a deer tag as well, since i'll be out there. If anyone wants to lend a hand on a region, I'm all mule deer ears.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:14 am to nolaks
The trophy area of Wyoming is the western part of the state. They had a bad winter kill two years ago. Just a down time for Wyoming mule deer, really. It can also be hard to sync your antelope hunt dates with deer dates. You should have a good antelope hunt with four points.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:04 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Awesome story. Did you have to apply for the lottery? If so, what is the process?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:14 pm to SulphursFinest
Planning a Colorado DIY archery trip next year.
Been looking online and there is tons of data out there to digest.
8 hrs reading in and I’m not even close to picking an area yet.
Any learnings are greatly appreciated
Been looking online and there is tons of data out there to digest.
8 hrs reading in and I’m not even close to picking an area yet.
Any learnings are greatly appreciated
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:23 pm to jimjackandjose
Jimjack, do you have Colorado deer points?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:22 pm to jimjackandjose
I literally just read up on some DIY in Colorado lol. Tags are reasonably priced as well.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:27 pm to SulphursFinest
I dont have deer points. Ive killed 2 decent montana mountain mule deer with rifle. But im more pissed at elk right now
Planning to do elk OTC archery. Tag is 660.
Ive done rifle in montana and would love to rent a horse in colorado to hunt off of. They are game changers.
At minimum have some contacts up there who hunt draw units that im hoping to get some good starting points off of. May scout in august. Hunt September rut
Planning to do elk OTC archery. Tag is 660.
Ive done rifle in montana and would love to rent a horse in colorado to hunt off of. They are game changers.
At minimum have some contacts up there who hunt draw units that im hoping to get some good starting points off of. May scout in august. Hunt September rut
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:43 pm to Masterag
Contact Texas game warden for Childress and Hays counties.
A great God fearing Texan.
He will help you.
He's an LSU fan.
A great God fearing Texan.
He will help you.
He's an LSU fan.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 7:22 am to SulphursFinest
quote:
Did you have to apply for the lottery? If so, what is the process?
MTFWP
March 1 application deadline for non-residents. Apply for the General Combo Tag. It's been a 100% draw tag for the last 3 years, meaning you're guaranteed to get the tag. But if applications go up, that could change. Either way the odds are very high that you'll draw.
The general combo gives you access to 70% of the units. You get 1 bull elk tag and 1 deer tag to use on either mule deer or whitetail. You can hunt from 9/1 all the way until the seasons close in order to fill. Archery and rifle.
Also................MT has..........OTC Big Horn Sheep Tags.....
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