Is Mule Deer Hunting the Pinnacle of Western Hunting?

[BaseMap]

It seems a lot of the folks out there believe elk hunting is the pinnacle of western hunting - but in this article we argue that mule deer hunting is in fact, the pinnacle of western hunting. What are your thoughts?

You can read the full article here: https://www.basemap.com/blog/why-mule-deer-hunting-is-the-pinnacle-of-western-big-game/

 

[sagebuster]

Yup!

 

[Geewhiz]

Nah, thanks though

Never heard a mule deer scream in my face at 6 yards

 

[bluetick78]

I can get a mule deer tag every year. Sheep on the other hand.....

 

[Laramie]

I am passionate about both elk and mule deer and no other species even come close. As mentioned above, a bull elk screaming at you inside of 20 yards just does something that I can't explain so the edge for me goes to elk.

I have been lucky enough to take a mule deer well over 200" along with several other trophy class bucks. They are an amazing animal to pursue.

 

[Wolfmann]

Elk hunting is awesome, but there is something about mule deer. They have my vote.

 

[jimmy33]

Of course they are!


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[packer58]

Mule deer for sure, especially BIG BUCKS ..............

 

[npm352]

I'd say mountain lion. They outsmart all the species game being debated.

I am biased, however.

 

[backcountryguy]

Big Mule deer bucks are the pinnacle no doubt


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[bohntr]

Mule deer!

 

[Wassid82]

just different flavors of ice cream......who doesn't like ice cream? Nobody ever

 

[Andrew11]

I can get a mule deer tag every year. Sheep on the other hand.....

This guy gets it

 

[Huntnnw]

I could say they equally both are and both have their times. Nothing better than a cool sept day with bulls screaming and on the flip side nothing like watching muley bucks in November chasing does

 

[TheGDog]

I will say there is something to be said for there ability to remain unseen in areas of high pressure. And ya have to admire their ability to haul a## like it's nothing over some of the gnarliest terrain possible.

 

[Chordeiles]

Yes. Always have been, for me.

 

[MallardSX2]

Mule deer are not the smartest animals I have ever hunted.....I would hardly call them a pinnacle of anything. lol

They are a "Western Icon" in my opinion and they will always have a place in my heart. But I dont place them at the top.....

 

[Fatcamp]

Way over rated.

 

[Rich M]

LOL!

I think it comes down to whatever floats yer boat.

Western Icon is a great way to put it.

Got my first in 2019 and had a great time hunting them. A little location, location, location and some patience goes a long ways.

 

[Pk_in_Dallas]

Nothing compares to a giant mule deer. Who agrees that a big mule deer is much harder to kill than a big elk?!


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