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jdunlap
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Hello everyone, this is my first post here, although I have spent a good deal of time lurking and reading old posts. For what it's worth, this is the best forum for Mule deer information out there!
For my first post here, I have a question for all of you...
If you had 3 years to accumulate "preference points" or the like, and were limited to the following criteria:
1. Large amounts of public access / ability to get away from
roads, atv trails, etc.
2. A fairly decent opportunity for a quality rack
3. The ability to pack in and set up a drop camp type setup to
hunt from if we choose to...
4. Any terrain, any elevation is OK, we will be in very good
condition...I've hunted at above 7500ft before (Wyoming Mule
Deer, Bighorn Mts), and have a good idea of what it'll take
to get in the proper physical shape between now and then.
5. The hunt must be a rifle hunt, not archery...
If these were the criteria, which state and "region" or "area" would you choose to hunt for mule deer? I don't want you to give up your honey hole, I'm just looking for a few opinions on which tags you would apply for in my situation...and I'm not interested in a guided hunt or trespass fees. I'll shoot a slightly lesser quality buck before I'll pay for access or a guide.
I find myself in the situation of having up to 3 years to accumulate preference points (Wyoming) or their equivalent (other states), and would like to spend my time accumulating information on one or two areas to focus on...and your opinions would be very valuable to me, as well as very appreciated.
Plus, this could make for interesting discussion!
Thanks a bunch!
Jeremy
For my first post here, I have a question for all of you...
If you had 3 years to accumulate "preference points" or the like, and were limited to the following criteria:
1. Large amounts of public access / ability to get away from
roads, atv trails, etc.
2. A fairly decent opportunity for a quality rack
3. The ability to pack in and set up a drop camp type setup to
hunt from if we choose to...
4. Any terrain, any elevation is OK, we will be in very good
condition...I've hunted at above 7500ft before (Wyoming Mule
Deer, Bighorn Mts), and have a good idea of what it'll take
to get in the proper physical shape between now and then.
5. The hunt must be a rifle hunt, not archery...
If these were the criteria, which state and "region" or "area" would you choose to hunt for mule deer? I don't want you to give up your honey hole, I'm just looking for a few opinions on which tags you would apply for in my situation...and I'm not interested in a guided hunt or trespass fees. I'll shoot a slightly lesser quality buck before I'll pay for access or a guide.
I find myself in the situation of having up to 3 years to accumulate preference points (Wyoming) or their equivalent (other states), and would like to spend my time accumulating information on one or two areas to focus on...and your opinions would be very valuable to me, as well as very appreciated.
Plus, this could make for interesting discussion!
Thanks a bunch!
Jeremy