First Timer Texas Mule Deer Questions

Red34

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New to the forum. I'm interested in getting into some mountain hiking/stalking type hunting. I'm in Texas, so in-state would likely be the easiest for my first couple times, but eventually I'd like to expand up to NM, UT, WY and CO. When I google, I get all the outfitters and guide operations, but I'm really looking for things like gear lists, common shot distances, advantages to public vs private land, and if I use my std hunting license, or do I have to draw, guides who specialize in public land, etc... Maybe there's a TX mule deer youtuber I haven't found yet.

I mentioned mule deer, but I'd love to mix in elk, audad or other sheep, and whatever else might be an overlooked combo hunt.

I'm in the process of putting together a semi-custom Tikka carbon stalking rifle in 300wsm, and I've got a Bergara Carbon HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor to get started.

Thanks in advance.
 
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