CMR refuge?

[TwoTikkas]

Anyone here familiar with the country between the Charles M. Russell refuge and Miles City MT? How are the deer densities?

 

[gonhunting247]

Not sure about densities, but it seems the deer may be headed in the right direction. The deer and antelope for that matter took 2 pretty severe hits from EHD in about a 5 yr span so numbers are depressed. I haven't spent tons of time that far east on the CMR, but I hunted antelope on some BMA's closer to Miles City. We did see some nice bucks, but nothing huge by no means. The country is pretty cool though, and I think it definitely has potential. As mentioned, I think deer numbers are definitely down, but headed the right way if disease and weather will cut them a break!

 

[TwoTikkas]

Thanks gonehunting. That EHD is a scourge for sure. With any luck,they will catch a break for a few years and bounce back.