NE or SD Spot and Stalk Archery

[DougP]

Hello,

I’m looking for a last minute outfitter or trespass fee hunt in NE or SD for next month. I’d like an archery hunt with a high opportunity rate on mule deer. I don’t need a giant, but not opposed to it. Price is a factor, but I don’t have a definite top end.

I have a 1 year old at home and another one coming in November. I’m trying to sneak in a quick hunt to scratch the itch. No time this year for DIY, and the dad bod is in full effect, so I’m in no shape to hit the mountains. Any advice is appreciated.

Doug


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[KurtR]

In all reality if coming here to Sodak the tag is good state wide and out west there is so much public land and finding a decent 140 inch mule deer wont be that hard. I am assuming you are talking archery as rifle season does not start till november and the draw is long past.

 

[Runningwater]

If you are looking for more structure than the good advice above, I can recommend Horse-Thief Cave Ranch in NW NE. It might be more expensive that what you're after, but you'll be put up in a comfortable unoccupied ranch house, be fed, and have a guide - so you would basically just need to show up with your hunting gear. They have good mule deer numbers (and WT for that matter). They own the ranch downstream from my parents the Niobrara in NE. Depending on when you showed up fall turkey or sharptail grouse season may also be open.

 

[DougP]

Kurt, while I absolutely love DIY public hunting, I just can’t swing it this year. I’ll be half assing it at best.

Runningwater, thanks, I’ll check them out.


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[NebraskaStickHunter]

Doug, another good outfitter in nw Nebraska is deer meadows outfitters. They shoot some large mule deer. Never hunted with them personally but my brother taught his twin sons and coached them as well so I do know them. I am sure there are plenty of great outfitters in both states. Good luck with your quest. If you need more info feel free to contact me.