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Mule deer hunts, 2006 |
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West Texas mule deer hunt becomes available
This hunt is productive for hunters seeking bucks scoring the 170s to 190s Boone and Crockett. The ranch takes place on two ranches totaling 25,000 acres, and the outfitter takes just four or five hunters a year. For the past few years a family has booked up the ranch. They were 100% successful until last year, when two of the hunters missed bucks they said would have scored in the 180s, and another hunter passed on bucks, hoping to surpass the two 190s he has shot on this hunt. A five-day hunt is $5,500, and that does not include accommodations in a nearby motel or meals. Hunting is about 50 percent from high-rack trucks and 50 percent stalking. All five openings are available because the family that has been booking the hunt has decided to try something else this year. "I don't know of a better hunt except in Sonora and maybe one of the CWMU ranch hunts in Utah," the outfitter said. "It's a physically easy hunt, and the bucks are big-bodied and big-antlered. Every year we get bucks in the 190s." Ask about Hunt MD914TX.
Alberta mule deer hunt offers high success on mature bucks
Over the past two years this hunt has produced 100% hunter success. All three hunters in 2005 got bucks scoring from 158 to 173 gross Boone and Crockett points. All four hunters in 2004 got bucks scoring 154 to 191 3/8. You can hunt the high country early in the season by horseback, or you can wait until the rut and hunt cut blocks where breeding bucks come to find does. The outfitter is confident that he can show you a buck in the 150 to 165 range, and there are bucks in the 200 class. $3,500 for six days, $5,000 for 10 days. Hunt MD5255.
Trophy hunt for desert bighorn sheep and mule deer hunt available in Sonora.
One of our long-time outfitters is offering a combination hunt this fall in Old Mexico. The hunt takes place on a large private ranch that accommodated six hunters this past winter. They killed six bucks ranging from 180 to 220 Boone and Crockett points. The deer are free-ranging. No deer hunters will be booked until a desert sheep hunter is booked. The ranch has a separate high-fenced area with 50 to 60 desert sheep, including several big rams. The largest rams are estimated to score 180 to 185 points. A combination sheep/mule deer hunt is $12,000 plus a $40,000 trophy fee for the ram. There is no trophy fee for deer. Lodging and meals are included. Once the sheep hunt is full, mule deer hunts will be available at $8,500 to $9,000. Ask about Hunt MD6178SO.
Utah ranch offers guided hunts on 20,000 private acres in special early and late seasons
Montana trophy hunt provides 170 to 200 class bucks
An outfitter I've known for more than 15 years takes only three hunters a year on each of two separate ranches. One ranch is full, but the family that has been hunting the other ranch has pulled out this year due to personal reasons. The ranch has produced three bucks for three hunters each of the past three years. Those nine bucks have ranged from 170 to more than 200 Boone and Crockett points. "We try to get people to hold out for 190s on this ranch," the outfitter said. "Some just can't last more than a day without taking one of the 170s or 180s. The hunters who hold out usually do really well. $9,500 for five hunting days with one hunter per guide. The average buck taken in the past three years has scored between 180 and 185 points. Hunt MD8286TR.
Trophy hunts on private ranch in southeastern Wyoming
Outfitter near Stettler, Alberta, produces high success
Northern Utah deer lease available
Oct. 20-28 season. This ranch covers 4,500 acres on the Utah/Wyoming border. No more than four deer were taken off the property in 2005, and the rancher expects no more than four deer to be taken in 2006, so expect some older bucks. This lease is available to a group that will have exclusive use of the property during the 2007 rifle season. You must book early in order to buy your license before leftover non-resident licenses are converted to resident licenses. Ask about Hunt MD3394.
Wyoming outfitter reports
An outfitter who concentrates on quality deer, elk and antelope units in southern Wyoming reported his 2006 results. He had nine hunters kill eight mule deer bucks with the biggest scoring 195 B&C points. He said two other big bucks were missed. The only hunter who did not score passed on several bucks but was holding out for a wallhanger for which this area is well-known. The outfitter accommodated two archery elk hunters, and one killed a 300-class bull, while the other missed three bulls. His only antelope hunter got a pronghorn scoring about 84 B&C points. His prices are among the best for trophy hunts because he doesn't lease property, conducting his hunts only in units where resident as well as non-resident hunting permits are limited by the state. His prices will be going up a couple of hundred dollars in 2007, however, to adjust for increased gasoline prices. "It's not the gas we burn while hunting that kills me," he said. "It's all the gas we use up while scouting." Hunts.Net members contact us in January if you want to book a hunt and apply for tags.
Nebraska mule deer/whitetail combo (take one of each)
One of our Alaska outfitters leased a ranch in Nebraska last year and took four hunters after whitetail bucks. A father and son combo and two other hunters had a tough time shooting. The father killed a buck scoring 146 B&C after missing a deer that would have scored in the 150s. The son missed two bucks in the 150s, and the guide let him take one in the 120s. One of the other hunters missed a buck estimated to score 155, and the fourth hunter missed a buck in the 140s. None of the hunters went after muleys on a different property because a family emergency came up. The outfitter said the muleys should average in the 160s or 170s. He also saw on one of his leases the biggest whitetail of his life last year, a behemoth that he said would probably have scored in the 190s. A whitetail rifle hunt is $2,750. You can take a mule deer and a whitetail for $4,600. There's even a way to take two whitetails legally -- call for details and ask about Hunt MD652.
Colorado mule deer muzzleloader hunt
One of our favorite outfitters who has some superb trophy mule deer habitat leased up received a Unit 96 landowner permit this year. The hunt is Oct. 13-22. Room and board are included. $4,000 with one hunter per guide.
Idaho leases newly available for deer and elk
A man who offers scouting services in southern Idaho also has two deer and elk leases. He said bucks in the 34 to 36-inch class have come from these ranches. The two ranches total 7,000 acres. He allows up to four hunters per property. Elk hunting is good for bulls scoring 250 to 330 during rifle and bow seasons with most bulls scoring 250 to 330 B&C. Success rates have ranged from 75 to 100 percent in recent years. Most hunters should see muleys scoring 150 or better, and 200-plus bucks are a possibility. Rifle seasons begin Oct. 15, archery Sept. 22-30. Tags are available through August. Cabins and camping sites are available, or you can stay in a hotel 30 minutes away.
Rifle elk: $2,250
Rifle mule deer: $2,250 (3 slots available Oct. 23-31)
Archery elk: $2,250 (Available Sept. 23-30)
Archery deer: $2,250
Groups get a small discount. Ask about Hunt EK4307.
Private lease available for elk or deer hunting in northern Utah
A 4,500-acre ranch is available for lease for elk or deer hunting. The ranch can accommodate four to eight hunters during each season. The price is negotiable. You can hunt on your hunt, but if desired, you can hire guides for $200 per day. Deer licenses must be purchased by June 15. There are no antler restrictions. Ask about Hunt EK3394.
Bow hunts are $4,000. Ask about Hunt MD2408CD.