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Almost all of the late archery hunts are weather dependent. There will always be mature mule deer in these units year round but the majority will migrate in following severe enough weather (units 015, 021, 194, 081). I would agree that the last few years hasn't produced as many BIG bucks as in...

Here is a graph that NDOW published in 2003. It shows that our overall deer herd is down from "historical" numbers, not just the Ruby Mountains. There are several reasons for this reduction in population. Arguably the most significant is climate, with habitat degredation being a close second. I...

Here is a link to the Coalition for Nevada's Wildlife standpoint on the issue. Anyone who is concerned with the expansion should read this as a good overview. http://nevadabighornsunlimited.org/assets/MineExpansionThreatensRubyMuleDeer.pdf

Here is a graph from NDOW. It shows that all deer herds are down from "historical" numbers. There are many reasons for this decline but the major one is climate with habitat degradation being a close second. I think a lot of people want to compare today's populations with the late 80's, but the...

Forgot to mention, early rifle deer

I've got a friend who drew this tag and neither of us have hunted the area before. We will probably be hunting the later part of the season. Anybody have any info on where to concentrate? Thanks!

Nice buck! Congrats! Love the fifth on the right side. I drew a tag out there last year with 9 points. Depressed I won't be hunting out there again for probably another 10 years.

LAST EDITED ON Nov-02-11 AT 12:36PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Nov-02-11 AT 12:09?PM (MST) Due to lack of time and resources, I had no time to scout ahead of time and only had the last two days of the hunt to get out. We're pretty familiar with the area, but wanted to try a different spot so a...

I've always butchered my deer in the past, but am thinking of taking this years harvest (mule deer) to a game processor. Any recommendations on a game processor, preferrably in the utah or salt lake county area? And what am I looking at as far as cost? I understand it varies on what I get but...

Can't wait to see the video!

Congrats on a very nice buck. Look forward to seeing the video. Hope I have as good of fortune out there on the rifle in a few weeks.

LAST EDITED ON Oct-04-11 AT 10:42AM (MST)[p]Congrats!!! Very nice buck with cool character. Great Mass!! Itching to get out there for the rifle.

I didn't draw out for deer this year and was looking forward to the spike hunt, but due to a few circumstances I'm not able make it out this year. So share your spike hunt success and stories.

I've never used a game processor and have always butchered my game since it's free, but a heck of a lot of work. What are the cheapest game processors in Utah but still do a good job? Not having much spare cash after a hunt it's hard to think of forking over a few hundred bones when I can do it...

Are we now able to put in for LE elk and LE deer hunts in the same year? I am under the understanding that you can't put in for to LE big game species at the same time unless one of them is a once in a life time hunt. I read in a recent post that a non-resident said last year was the first year...

Congrats on the draw. I would also say you are one lucky guy! According to last years draw odds you would have a 0.8% of drawing the NR tag with 1 point. I put in for the same hunt this year (resident though) with 8 points and didn't draw. It's a great area and a great hunt. Any way, follow the...

Mule_Deer_Crazy, How many points did you have this year for the draw?

I'm going crazy with everyone talking about their credit cards being hit and I've still got nothing. From my observation it looks like people are getting hits for general deer tags, LE archery tags, LE elk tags, and some moose or bison or goat. I've got 8 points invested in a Book Cliffs rifle...

I'd return the deer tag. It would give me a better chance of drawing my Books rifle tag. ;-) Congrats on the both draws. Good luck deciding.

Looking at getting one of these two calibers for my big game hunting rifle. I mainly hunt mule deer and elk. What would you all recommend or what are the pros and cons of each? Any pointers would be super helpful. Also, how is the Howa brand? Thanks!

It looks like you've done some research and with your wife working for Subaru you have a better perspective than most of what Subaru is about. I think a lot of the time on these forums people just fly off the handle without looking into it and getting the facts strait. That's what frustrates me...

To put it lightly, you guys are a bunch of morons. Where in the article does it talk against hunting out in the wild? The article talks about using lethal action against animals that wander into our neighborhoods and yards that have been displaced due to economic development, etc. "WE ARE...

I've seen a handful of posts discussing the Book Cliffs but haven't seen any pictures. My dad grew up in the Uinta Basin and hunted the Book Cliffs his entire life and we grew up doing the same. I will not hunt deer any where else. I've got 8 points for the draw next year and hoping my luck will...

Great job! Thanks for posting the pics! I've got a spike tag and we're headed out tomorrow to the Books for my first chance at an elk as well.

Congrats on a nice buck! The beautiful background makes it even that much better.

Congrats on the sweet bull! I love the Book Cliffs! Let's hear the story.

Bought my first spike bull tag this year and wanted to get a few tips on how to target the spikes. I've heard that the spikes tend to hangout with the herds of cows and bigger bulls. But then I also heard that during rutting season the bulls chase the spikes away from the cows. When the UT...