Mule deer hunt when is the best time to go

virgil125

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A couple of buddies and i drew mule deer tags this year. We will be hunting a private ranch in the center of the state around Winifred. We have are pick on when we want to go. Just wondering when would be the best week to go?
 
Definitely the week before Thanksgiving. The rut should be kick'in around then. Plus, you should have the weather in your favor, SNOW & COLD!
 
It all depends on the ranch. If the ranch has good irrigated alfalfa bottoms I would go the third or forth week of the season. A lot of bucks will come from miles around to check out the does on the alfalfa. If the ranch is mostly grazing land with out hay ground. You may be better off going early if there is alfalfa close by as bucks may be leaving to look at the does on the alafalfa. If there is a lot of winter range on the ranch I would go the last week of the season and hope for some deep snow. If the ranch is hunted hard It may be best to go early. I have been most successful early in the season. Four of my five best bucks were taken in the first or second week of the season. This is because I scout a lot and if you wate to hunt the rut all of the preseason scouting is of minimal value.
 
Any week can be good. I personally like the last few days before season closes the best, however, Ive seen some whoppers earily in the season.
 

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