I am looking for input on learning the habits of muleys in the high country. High country mule deer bucks are known to group up in large numbers, particularly during the summer months of archery season. Mike eastman, the foremost authority on mule deer hunting, shares tips and tactics, advice on field judging information on high country areas, and supporting photos of big bucks including wyoming living legend, popeye. So, what does schuh highlight as key to hunting open country mule deer. Hunting big mule deer the book semiguided and self. In my book, hunting big mule deer, i dedicated an entire chapter to learning how to recognize big buck country. The mule deer odocoileus hemionus is a deer indigenous to western north america. Mule deer evolved in much more open country than whitetails, and. Im trying to hunt central idaho instead now, and my opencountry lowland mindset is messing me up.
Mule deer, elk and western big game photos, pics, and. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The 2017 archery deer season in south dakota is september 23. This story doesnt start like the typical high country mule deer hunt should go. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. Contact us about breeder bucks, stocker bucks, semen, bred does, and fawn availability. Hunters stalk high plains in search of allterrain prey. I dont care if youre hunting the desert floor of arizona or the,000 high country of colorado. The buffalo may be the classic mammal of the american west, but the mule deer may be a more apt if less imposing and sentimental choice. Because mulies havent achieved the livestock status that whitetails have. The panhandle region consists of the high plains and rolling.
If you follow that mindset on your next western mule deer bowhunt, you might be limiting yourself and your success. Mule deer country is where we live, hunt, fish, camp, and just plain old enjoy the outdoors. Theres good reason trophy mule deer antlers are so coveted in bowhunting circles, besides the obvious factor of imposing size. Huge jicarilla mule deer, aaron howells 261 nontypical mule deer.
Its the best hunting book ive read and will be worth every penny you spend on it. I have searched the forum and the internet but not found alot of information about the places we are looking into. Mike eastmans hunting high country mule deer is a good book that covers everything from how to glass, to scoring a mule deer on the hoof, to what equipment you should get. In wyoming the rifle mule deer hunts start october 1 and this early season ends october 14, with the late rifle season kicking in on october 15 and ending october 31. The deer come over the ridge in a rush, not wanting to be out in the open any longer than. Schuhs clear communication style and appreciation for the fine details of a spot and stalk hunt helped me come away from the book with a clear picture of what i needed to change in my hunting strategy. A friend and myself are looking into mule deer hunting in nebraska next fall. Any information on bowhunting for mulies on mckelvie or bessey would be appreciated. Look for mule deer bedded alone or in small groups of deer. Horseback mule deer hunts are the ultimate western hunting experience. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo.
Hunting open country mule deer gives a lot of meat without much fluff. Mule deer hunting is typically a game of cat and mouse played in lowcountry deserts, sagecovered prairies or in high mountain valleys. Here in colorado, mule deer have some of the most productive alpine summer range found anywhere in the country, but in the valleys where the deer need to ride out the winter, theres less and less space for them. Hunting high country mule deer bucks long range hunting. Of the many books ive read on howto hunt schuhs was the most useful by far. During his tenure within the industry, he has many accomplishments, which include. Our guided mule deer hunts are done off of horseback. Instead, my job had me back east doing sales all summer.
He has nine books published, including the classic bugling for elk, modern outdoor survival, the. South dakota isnt a true blue otc mule deer tag state, but its easy to get a tag. The technique is to establish a stand near a deer trail on the ridge. If you are looking for a challenge, yet less expensive sh. Black bears, ruffed and spruce grouse, whitetailed deer, willow ptarmigan. After months of preparation, shooting at the range, and hours of finetuning gear, my hunt was over opening morning.
Use every strategymuleylike or notfrom your whitetail playbook to optimize your opportunities for success this fall. In addition, some areas just seem to produce bigger deer or deer with impressive racks as a result of nutrients or trace minerals in the water or forage. I live in az and hunt coues deer and desert mulies. I promise itll be worth it, its loaded with amazing tips and even detailed scouting reports on all the western states. Little did we know this hunt would be one for the books. With daytime highs still in the mid 70s, we hung my deer meat in the dark timber with plans to pack him out first thing sunday morning. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Hunting high country mule deer bucks by allen jones i had always dreamed of sheep hunting. Books like david longs public land mulies are great, but have nothing to offer those who dont draw a limited tag for early high country hunts. Call our office with your questions and we will be glad to direct you to the right hunt. The mule deer grow quite large, and it is not uncommon for a deer to exceed 325 pounds in weight fully dressed out. The author focuses on a bowhunting technique that he thinks is the most productive glassing from a good vantage point for 14 hours at a time, finding bucks bedding down, and then stalking close for a good shot. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Wildlife habitat management institute mule deer odocoileus hemionus may 2005 fish and wildlife habitat management lea.
Mule deer compete potentially for food with domestic cattle and sheep, wild horses, wild pigs, and black bears. He also lectures across the country on big game and western hunting. Under the protection afforded these animals by the national park serviceno hunting or shooting of deer being allowed in our national parksthey have increased and multiplied there, so that the surplus overflows and provides hunting in the areas surrounding the parks. For mule deer, its the straw that could break the camels back. Mdf steve alderman 2014 boone and crockett club award. The first in the series, of lowland mulies, by creekside productions. Footage of the mule deer ive been fortunate enough to pursue over the years. These videos set atop the best selling list for over three years and you can see for yourself why. Located in kansas, maximum mulies produces some of the largest mule deer in the country. I think i read everything jack oconnor wrote on the subject, and the thought of getting my sights on one of those keen eyed, curly horned mountain dwellers sometimes kept me awake at night. He has nine books published, including the classic bugling for elk, modern outdoor survival, the bottomsbiography of artist david hagerbaumer and bowhunters encylcopedia. California mule deer occur abundantly in sequoia, kings canyon, and yosemite national parks. Where mountains, foothills, plains, and deserts remain largely untouched. Mule deer country highlight reel on the road hogs, dogs, and hot links season 1 episode 6 on the road glassing techniques season 1 episode 5 on the road hunting huge mule deer in idaho.
Bowhunting highcountry mulies is one of huntings highest challenges, but also one of its biggest rewards in terms beyond measurable antler. He is hoping to one day help on the national level and make a bigger impact on the mule deer herds of the future. New bowhunting tactics for taking big mule deer bucks. Mountains from idaho and wyoming northward, mule deer are only found on the western great plains, in the rocky mountains. Mule deer are popularly referred to as mulies or blacktails and can be. Smart high country hunting mule deer, elk and western. This mule deer country short is about aoudad sheep hunting in new mexico and texas. Its called public land mulies and its definitely the best book youll find on. A good short book on mule deer hunting techniques for open desert country the great basin, arizona, east oregon, etc. Typically i look around online and find this information, but ive read a handful of books on mule deer, but there are several that stand out that provide awesome information for hunting the high. There is nothing quite like seeing a big mule deer buck skylined on a distant ridge. Access program give hunters plenty of places to find muleys. Always in demand, this book is the ultimate resource for mule deer hunters. Specializing in back country deer hunting, he has hunted mule deer in eight western states.
Perhaps a group of over 10 bucks is not an ideal stalking scenario. There are high mule deer densities in wyoming, and clients. Each additional mule deer is another set of eyes, ears, and nose to outsmart. Because droughts are the norm in texas mule deer country, the culling. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. Good optics are everything when it comes to locating stalkable bucks, and bow shots at stalked mulies are usually twice as far as an average shot at a. Now with the guidance of steve and other leading experts, on this site we can learn, grow, and even put something back into mule deer country. Manual assembly disassembly care hunting video dvd disassembly care book hunting dvds north american hunting club book duck commander dvd calling hunting bowhunting dvd whitetail deer hunting dvd realtree monster bucks drury outdoors hunting vhs tapes deer hunting video hunting vhs video duck hunting dvd monster bucks elk dvd duckmen dvd duck dynasty dvd turkey hunting dvd. If you purchased my book hunting high county mule deer and liked it.
Featured videos the mule deer minute hunting webisodes. With a light squeeze of the trigger, my 2015 high country mule deer hunt was over. Aoudad sheep are the other desert sheep of the south. Hunting opencountry mule deer dwight schuh, dale burk on. Maybe because i grew up in southern idaho, to me big mule deer country means desert. If any of you could suggest other books or online resources i could read to learn about deer in alpine areas, id. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. Mule deer management in texas texas parks and wildlife. Unfortunately, there wasnt a summer full of scouting, fitness, and shooting the bow. Its called public land mulies and its definitely the best book youll find on mule deer. Great descriptions of feeding, fleeing, and mating habits of the deer. More than any other deer, trophy mule deer prefer remote, lightly populated areas, and the places that routinely produce the biggest mulies usually present access difficulties. In october, the mulies are hunted on feeding and bedding patterns.
A little background on david david has been chasing mule deer in the high country for over 35 years and has been involved with the hunting industry for greater than 20 years. We put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and non typical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. In this video you will see some of the greatest mule deer ever assembled on one tape. This assures a calm, stationary target and a highodds opportunity. Recommended to anyone interested in learning more about them.
This book tells about the life habits of mule deer. Im trying to hunt central idaho instead now, and my open country lowland mindset is messing me up. Given the size and range of the mule deer in our area, hunting them on horseback is a must. In this dry country a deer may have to climb a mountain to get a drink. South dakota nonresident archery mule deer hunters must apply for a license and once the application is processed, it will be mailed to them. Unlike a lot of our eastern whitetail populations, mule deer prefer truly wild country. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time.
I have read numerous books on elk hunting and many of them follow a. Books like david long s public land mulies are great, but have nothing to offer those who dont draw a limited tag for early high country hunts, especially in wyoming where a nonresident cant even hunt a wilderness area without a guide. Photograph by donald m jones whitetail bowhunters sit in trees and mule deer hunters spot and stalk. My dad was still in utah and able to do a bit of scouting for us as we both drew utah general archery deer tags. First video of this caliber to be filmed 100% on public land. Just wondering if there is a reason why we dont here about plots and feed for mule deer. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer unlike the related whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, which is found through most of north america east of the rocky mountains and in the valleys of the rocky mountains from idaho and. With mule deer, that means at least 100 yards away and better 150.
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