Junior 121 Mule Deer

BuckNRut · Oct 30, 2015

Normally I would not ask for advice on a forum I just joined but the tag is for my son, I have read many great stories over the years on this site but never felt compelled to join. I grew up in E. Washington chasing whitetails, spent 8 years in Alaska and just moved to Nevada last year, so not really a lot of experience with Mule Deer.
We have been up there hunting 2 weekends now, my main questions have to do with basic mule deer tactics and how a guy should hunt this area? The last weekend we were up there it was pouring rain so we just road hunted and mapped the area out on my GPS. Took a few walks and actually lucked upon a group of small bucks. Unfortunately my son was unable to get a good shot so we passed. Should we just be hiking and glassing? Is it worth watching clear cuts or large open areas? Thanks for any help, it would be very appreciated!

Sean

sagebrush · Oct 30, 2015

You will see more deer by hiking in high before daylight and parking your butt and glassing for the first 2 1/2 hours of daylight. Then doing it again for the last 2 1/2 hours of daylight. You can cover so much more territory with your optics than you can with your boots. Concentrate on drainages 8,000 to 8,500 feet in elevation with giant sagebrush mixed with stands of mountain mahogany. Once you spot the one you want, plan a stalk that keeps you out of sight and the wind in your favor 'til you get in range. I hear good things about the Cherry Creek range. Good luck to you and your son!

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BuckNRut · Nov 2, 2015

Thanks for the help and tips, my son ended up tagging a doe. We had some great stalks on a few smaller bucks but just couldn't get in the right position for him to get a good shot. Look forward to next year, hopefully with more mule deer tags!

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