9 Mule Deer points

manzanamangler · Mar 23, 2012

My father and I have 9 bounus points each. What would be a good unit to put in for. We also have horses if it helps.

Califelkslayer · Mar 24, 2012

There is no guarantee that you will draw anything with 9 bonus points as you COULD pull the worst 82 random draw numbers availible.

But really, it's gonna be determined on what you're looking for, early, late, roadless.

With horses and (a desire to hunt remote country?) I'd look at these 5; Unit 6 or Unit 7 early and plan on hunting the high country, Jarbridge wilderness, Unit 10 early and hunting either the Rubys or East Humboldts, or two others I've never been in, Unit 16 early and pack in or Unit 17, early and pack in. There is alot of info on 16 and 17 on here, and lots of people that might help you decide if you PM them.

And with 9 bonus points, you should be able to draw.

Me? with those points, I'd apply for what i would consider to be better hunts, at least my first 4 choices.

Good luck!

nitis · Mar 24, 2012

I would be going crazy if I had that many points.

why dont you apply with me and we will share them

velvetfvr · Mar 24, 2012

Look at the mount rose unit. Some of the biggest bucks you will ever see and possibly bigger than anyones in magazines are up there. I haven't hunted it but there are MONSTERS. I only hunt unit 16 and only do archery and man if you like to bowhunt, you will see bucks like crazy and there are some smokers too! I wouldn't do 17 though.

treedagain · Mar 24, 2012

i think that you would do well in 6 or 7

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MarshallBill5 · Mar 26, 2012

I am going to disagree with califelkslayer for one reason. I love the Ruby Mountains, and love to hunt them, but don't waste 9 points on an early hunt in them. Not that there are not huge bucks in there at this time, and horses would help get you to them, but it is a tag that you can draw with 0 or 1 point. Do some research, look at draw odds, how others have done in the units you want to apply for, don't apply for units that are easier to draw with that many points. If you have your heart set on 10, use your points this year for a harder to draw unit and apply in 10 next year.

Califelkslayer · Mar 27, 2012

MarshallBill, I agree that he's "over pointed" for the Rubys except maybe the late hunt BUT he mentioned stock so I led him to the units I know horses would benefit him. Plus it's a fun hunt, seeing 50-75 bucks a day although frustrating when you can't find "the" buck.

114 would be another area. the Jacksons in 035 would be another. The options are endless, why I love Nevada.

manzanamangler · Mar 27, 2012

THANKS FOR ALL OF THE INFO, I WILL DEFINATLY LOOK INTO THE RECCOMENDED AREAS.

PCPython · Mar 31, 2012

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manzanamangler · Apr 11, 2012

Is the mount rose unit in units 16, 17 or another?

sagebrush · Apr 11, 2012

Mount Rose is in 194.

bownanza332 · Apr 12, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Apr-12-12 AT 09:25AM (MST)[p]Before you go applying fro 194-196, I would look at the new regs. They are changing the hunt boundary for that area. Thought you would like to know. With that being said, I will agree that some of the biggest bucks I have ever seen are in that area.

16 is a great area if you like to walk, or use horses, and get deep into the country. Not too many people, and great bucks.

I will also agree that you should NOT waste 9 points on a 10 early tag. It is a great, fun hunt. And, not to mention, absolutely beautiful. But, I would go with the harder to draw areas. Just my .02