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I have a Unit 10 4th season buck tag. I know the country fairly well but have not spent much time in the area recently. I am going to start scouting in mid-October. Mule deer distribution during the hunt (Nov. 11-15) will vary according the weather and snow (or lack of snow) conditions.
CDOW data indicates a population drop in Unit 10 and a corresponding increase in Unit 21, my guess is that the dry summer/fall conditions (of 2007, 2008) resulted in mule deer movement to the south out of 10 into 21. With the wet year we are now having I am speculating deer numbers will increase again in Unit 10 as deer move north into more favorable range conditions.
I would appreciate any thoughts on good areas to scout in Unit 10 in preparation for the 4th season hunt.
CDOW data indicates a population drop in Unit 10 and a corresponding increase in Unit 21, my guess is that the dry summer/fall conditions (of 2007, 2008) resulted in mule deer movement to the south out of 10 into 21. With the wet year we are now having I am speculating deer numbers will increase again in Unit 10 as deer move north into more favorable range conditions.
I would appreciate any thoughts on good areas to scout in Unit 10 in preparation for the 4th season hunt.