Author Topic: Trophy Mule Deer, South or North? (Read 7726 times)

mikeo2 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2015, 08:51:01 AM »

the first buck ive seen numerous times for the past 3 years, has never really gained or lost much so if anything im expecting him to start declining unfortunately.

Walleyes · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2015, 04:43:33 PM »

I would be shaken like a sinner on judgment day trying to hold on any one of them lol.. I wouldn't hesitate on any of these.

We are switching to a 2 on 2 off at work for a spell so this should give me more time to hunt this fall. I hope to join my son down south for a few days of archery mule deer mid Sept,, heres to hoping..

SnapShot · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2015, 05:13:04 PM »

Those are beauties, I would have a heart attack if I saw those in my sights. Hopefully next year when I burn up my P10 some where or south. I gotta really figure it out

KyleSS · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2015, 08:10:02 AM »

a good "southern" buck

mikeo2 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2015, 09:57:43 AM »

Beauty buck, id be taking him in a heart beat!

BuckTracker · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2015, 11:26:42 AM »

Here are some bucks that I photographed in 2013 while scouting for big boy in the south.

Walleyes · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2015, 08:20:38 AM »

Geez some nice animals there boys.. I usually see those when I don't have a gun or a tag. No sooner you get a tag and a gun,, they disappear lol..

sporthunting · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:06:56 AM »

Wow very nice. I am sitting at P5 on Trophy Mule Deer. Have not starting scouting for that trip yet but will be looking for some help when I do. What priority does a guy need to get too to get into a decent area for Big Buck potential.

Weste · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2015, 01:31:53 PM »

Quote from: sporthunting on July 21, 2015, 09:06:56 AM

Wow very nice. I am sitting at P5 on Trophy Mule Deer. Have not starting scouting for that trip yet but will be looking for some help when I do. What priority does a guy need to get too to get into a decent area for Big Buck potential.

P5 will get you most areas of the south . 302 might be more but i would stick the 100's anyway.

mikeo2 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:55:05 PM »

Takes a minimum 7 for 134. Wmu 104 is one I've been long considering hunting.

sporthunting · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2015, 07:47:25 AM »

Great info guys I will have to plan a trip down that way in the future to start looking around and see what is out there for access.

Walleyes · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2015, 08:55:22 PM »

The main thing that draws me to the north is a guy can make it a combo hunt. With the right planning a group can make it an Elk/Muly hunt. The Elk in some of these northern zones is getting insane. Getting permission to hunt land n most areas isn't a problem and you always have the option of a lot of crown land as well.

1000 YDS · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2015, 12:24:26 AM »

I got drawn for mule in wmu 527
What do you guys think? I know the mulies have suffered in the last few winters and the numbers are down but...

Walleyes · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:56:05 AM »

Quote from: 1000 YDS on July 24, 2015, 12:24:26 AM

I got drawn for mule in wmu 527
What do you guys think? I know the mulies have suffered in the last few winters and the numbers are down but...

Welcome to the board.

Just depends on what area you will be hunting in. Some of the farm land can hold some decent bucks,, I wouldn't hold out for a trophy if you want to fill a tag. I spent many years hunting and working in that area and I never did see anything over a 150 muly, not to say they aren't there but certainly not in any great numbers. Some of the south east regions of the zone would be your best bet at a nice one. Along the river and fields can hold some decent animals. If you are hunting the western edge on a moose hunt I would say shoot the first buck you see cause in all reality it may be the only one you see. There are a few in there but no real hogs but darn those bush bucks out of there are darn good eating deer a real treat.

Weste · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2015, 08:27:19 AM »

Quote from: 1000 YDS on July 24, 2015, 12:24:26 AM

I got drawn for mule in wmu 527
What do you guys think? I know the mulies have suffered in the last few winters and the numbers are down but...

That is a zone that I own property. The deer were definitely hit hard a few years ago but last winter was start to recovery. Hunt hard and you will probably find a decent buck.

1000 YDS · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2015, 05:47:09 PM »

I did see a few jaw droppers along the north side of the river before but that was 4-5 years ago!
I'll have to look hard and find a decent survivor!

Walleyes · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:58:41 PM »

Son is doing some scouting for us now and lining up permission. We have a few land owners we know well down there and it's never been an issue.

Walleyes · « **Reply #37 on:** July 28, 2015, 10:30:54 PM »

The first one is kind of wacky hey lol,, second one I would shoot this fall. I know most on here wouldn't but I would,, if it's packin horns and is in range it's going down this fall.

1000 YDS · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2015, 07:52:52 AM »

That's not bad at all, may not be a monster but it's a buck! Lol

mikeo2 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2015, 08:17:34 AM »

If I had a chance at the scond buck when he was in full velvet I would take him instantly. Theres just something I love about summer capes and full velvet.