Drew TX Desert Mulie Gun Hunt

[LIWolverine]

Just got notice that I drew the Elephant Mountain gun hunt! I’m super jacked! It’s one of the lowest draw odds in the state.

Anyone have any experience out there they would share? I’ve hunted all over but have never hunted mule deer.

I know it’s primitive camping, spot and stalk, we are assigned compartments and it looks like there are a TON of deer and some decent ones.

I know there is only so much I can learn online but they don’t allow any scouting. Hunt dates are 12/9-12/12.

I appreciate any and all help or encouragement. Going in blind and trying to fill a tag in 4 days is a tall order.


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[robie]

Congrats! Awesome tag. I've never hunted it but you should ask over on Texas Hunting Forum or TBH.

 

[LIWolverine]

Thanks! Already a member on those and been doing research reading old post just haven’t posted yet.


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[RockAndSage]

Man, what a cool challenge. You'll find plenty of info on hunting mule deer in this forum, that will more or less be universal to desert muleys, and some specific to them as well. It's definitely worth your time to immerse yourself in it, and then ask specific questions that you think may pertain to your hunt. Congrats on that tag!

 

[wytx]

I'd be talking with the folks there, they know where the deer are I'm betting.

Congrats and looking forward to seeing a nice Texas muley !!

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Congrats, and let us know how it goes.

 

[SCHUNTER73]

I hunted aoudad literally right across the highway from there this spring. We saw tons of does and a bunch of sheds. Congrats and good luck!

FWIW, one of the prettiest girls I saw in Texas works at the border patrol depot just north of there.

 

[bpitcher]

Congrats. That's some awesome country out there.

I hope to draw one of the WTX hunts one day.

 

[Boone-In-Wall]

That's amazing! Those TPWD MD Hunts are my dream hunt! I've been to Matador and Black Gap and both would be incredible! How many points did you have?

Good luck and look forward to hearing about your adventure!

 

[go_deep]

I can add nothing to the mule deer portion, but if primitive camping isn't your thing, get some good great lined up because of its cold and wet while your there, that can start to wear on a person and take the fun out of it.

Good luck!

 

[JGRaider]

I haven't hunted that property specifically, but grew up in W TX and hunted muleys all over the Trans-Pecos since 1971. My first bit of advice would be use the best binocs (8 or 10x) you can afford, get some elevation, and glass your butt off. Doesn't hurt to know where water holes are either. When vegetation freezes and leaves drop, those deer will still need water. Congrats on a great tag in awesome country.