UT General Muzzleloader deer - Whats it like?

[180ls1]

Looking at the ever increasing points needed for general rifle deer has me looking at general muzzleloader. By the numbers/tags it looks like 1/3 the hunters and 2/3 the success. What is your experience and general feelings with it compared to rifle?

 

[Westhunt]

Looking at the ever increasing points needed for general rifle deer has me looking at general muzzleloader. By the numbers/tags it looks like 1/3 the hunters and 2/3 the success. What is your experience and general feelings with it compared to rifle?

Personally I prefer the muzzy hunt. Less people, I feel the success is pretty comparable and the weather is perfect. Not as hot as the bow hunt, and not as cold as the rifle hunt. You don't have to wear orange and the deer are less pressured. I would take a muzzy tag over a rifle tag any day.

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[180ls1]

Personally I prefer the muzzy hunt. Less people, I feel the success is pretty comparable and the weather is perfect. Not as hot as the bow hunt, and not as cold as the rifle hunt. You don't have to wear orange and the deer are less pressured. I would take a muzzy tag over a rifle tag any day.

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Thanks. I assume the bucks are still somewhat "visible?' Not on the same level as archery but better than gun season where it seems like they are really hiding.

 

[Westhunt]

Thanks. I assume the bucks are still somewhat "visible?' Not on the same level as archery but better than gun season where it seems like they are really hiding.

Once they strip velvet they definitely seem to drop into cover a little more. Like you said, not as visible as archery season, but more visible than mid October.

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[CorbLand]

Personally I prefer the muzzy hunt. Less people, I feel the success is pretty comparable and the weather is perfect. Not as hot as the bow hunt, and not as cold as the rifle hunt. You don't have to wear orange and the deer are less pressured. I would take a muzzy tag over a rifle tag any day.

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Shhh.

 

[LONE HUNTER]

Shhh.

bingo

 

[Yoteassasin]

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[180ls1]

I'll nuke the thread if you all can confirm what @Westhunt is saying or share any other thoughts. PM works.

I'm just looking for a little more info.