How soon is "too soon" to begin scouting for mule deer? And does this vary by region? I've been going out to northeastern Montana for a few years now and hunting a ranch owned by some very good family friends. They have a significant amount of private land. I've spent enough time there to have a pretty good lay of the land. I was lucky enough to draw a tag this year and want to increase my odds by knowing what is on the ranch. The problem is getting time off work to scout as well as make the 1,000+ mile round trip. I can probably only swing 1 scouting trip and 1 hunting trip.
Are the mule deer bucks significantly developed yet? Or would I just be glassing blobs of velvet that haven't grown into their potential yet? Given my time distance/limitations, when would you start scouting to maximize your efficiency?
Are the mule deer bucks significantly developed yet? Or would I just be glassing blobs of velvet that haven't grown into their potential yet? Given my time distance/limitations, when would you start scouting to maximize your efficiency?
