Colorado high country mule deer hunt

[Texashunters]

Wanting to go on my first high country mule deer hunt any info will be of help

 

[lif]

Welcome partner

 

[MuleyFever]

Make sure the units you apply for have high country habitat and that the deer will be there during your season.

 

[Marble]

Boots on the ground will teach you more than you know. Read the books then go try and apply what you've learned.

 

[Whiskey Bizned]

Don't forget the cardio!

I live just outside of Denver. Even my ridiculously in-shape younger brother, running track for Kansas State, came back over the holidays to go on a backcountry hut trip with me and a few friends. He didn't acclimate/hydrate for a couple days (1 minimum) in town, and went right up to the high country. He was out of commission for about 4-5 days with some altitude sickness. It is easily avoidable, just plan the couple days into your hunt in advance, and don't drink (or at least don't over-drink) for first 4 days or so.

 

[Outdoorjoe318]

Number one thing, don't expect success right away. Not a slam dunk....