Killing Big Mule Deer: Finding Big Buck Country
Last year, I started my series, Killing Big Mule Deer, to share the techniques I use. Any buck over four years old is going to catch the attention of...
Why I Lab-Age Mule Deer
Mule deer are one of the most fascinating animals on the planet to me. I've felt that way since I was about 10 years old when my father started...
Application Season: Evaluating Your Personal Strategy
Just a few days ago, I received my first email of the year from a state game agency reminding me the application season is here. No better way to...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 8 continued…
I didn't pull that stunt just to get hits. My video editor will only handle about seven minutes of video and I wanted to share the entire last day...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 8
Long before 9/11/2001, there was 12/7/1941. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt put it, "...a date which will live in infamy." Stop today and thank the good Lord for...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 7
Buck hunting in units where anyone can hunt takes patience. Rarely is the hunting great and big deer are far and few in between. However, with the incredibly steep...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 6
Most hunts are weather dependent in one way or another. I've killed several of my biggest mountain bucks when the weather was at its worst. While I've still put...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 5
In decades of hunting for big mule deer, I've learned that once a buck reaches four years of age his temperament begins to change. He becomes much more cautious,...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 4
With day four upon me, I was seeing plenty of bucks and rutting action. One strategy to find and kill big deer during the rut is to cover as...
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt: Day 3
After a good night's rest, I was up at 4:30 AM for coffee, breakfast, and some horse wrangling. I hit the trail well before first light, with temps in...