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
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