Mule Deer Hunts
South Dakota Spot and Stalk Mule Deer Hunting
The mule deer shown above was harvested with our outfitter by Jeff Miller on September 28th, 2009. This incredible mule deer,
along with five other big mule deer bucks were located in a brushy draw between an alfalfa field and a small pond. Jeff and his
cameraman positioned themselves in between the feild and small pond. After a long chess match with this monarch, Jeff was able to
draw on him and make a well placed shot. The deer went approximately 100 yards and tipped over. This monster mule deer scores 203
4/8" gross!
Jeff Miller's 2009 203-inch gross buck!
In my opinion, spot and stalking mule deer is some of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding bowhunting available. Nothing
thrills me more than trying to get in bow range of a bedded group of bachelor mule deer bucks. An advantage of spot and stalk
hunting is that can pick the buck you want to hunt. Also, rather than just hunting early in the morning and late in the evening,
you can hunt all day. Once you spot a bedded buck or group of bucks, your hunt begins and it may take all day to stalk within bow
range and get a shot. You have the opportunity to make things happen rather than relying upon the animal to move into your
range. I've personally hunted mule deer in South Dakota by spot and stalking several times. I shot this buck
there a few years ago.
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My 2007 buck taken spot & stalk
South Dakota has some prime spot and stalk hunting due to the broken, open terrain. Our outfitter has access to approximately
100,000 acres of private hunting ground in southwestern South Dakota. All of the hunts are conducted on private ranches that were
selected because of the trophy quality animals they hold. Our outfitter believes in wildlife management and that is why they try
to harvest only mature bucks or cull bucks. They also harvest several does per year to keep the buck to doe ratio in check.
Trophy Quality and Population
Trophy quality is excellent. Mature bucks geneally range from 150-180 inches and the average sized buck harvested is in the mid
160's. Our outfitter's goal is not to harvest anything smaller than 160 which is a great buck with a bow. The opportunity rate
with a bow is also very high generally 100%. It will be up to you whether you harvest the big one. While you are hunting, it is
not uncommon for the hunter to see 50 to 100 animals a day. You will see a variety of different country to include: badlands,
river bottoms, brushy river breaks, crop fields and food plots.
A huge typical muley
License Availability and Season
Archery licenses in South Dakota are guaranteed and the nonresident license fee is only $195. The best times to hunt mule deer
are mid to late October and early November.
Food and Lodging
All of our hunts are fully guided and include room and board, food and guide. The hunts we provide are conducted either from a
motel or a ranch house with all of the modern coveniences. Once a hunter has booked a hunt with us, they would then make
arrangements to fly into Rapid City, SD. From there, you would rent a car and then it is a short drive to the hunting location.
Or airport pickup can be arranged for a fee of $200 per round trip (not per hunter).
Hunt Price and Duration
5 day 1x1 hunt for $3950
Airport pickup - $200 per round trip (not per hunter)
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book a hunt. The balance is due prior to start of hunt payable in cash, cashiers check
or travelers check. 5.5% sales tax not included in price of hunt.
Wyoming
Trophy Mule Deer Hunts
This bowhunting-only ranch literally
has some of the best archery trophy mule deer hunting
in North America! You won't find a better place
to bowhunt trophy mule deer.
Our outfitter is located near Sheridan, Wyoming in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains. He owns or leases approximately 20,000 acres of exclusive private land loaded with big mule deer and whitetails. Our outfitter is a bowhunter himself and knows what it takes to be successful on big mule deer.
About Our Outfitter
From the beginning our goal has been to run a first-class high quality outfitting service. We pride ourselves in the high quality of the game we hunt and the home-style hospitality you'll enjoy when you book a hunt with us. We don't ever want to be known as the outfit that takes the most clients, but we are doing our best to be known as the outfit that provides the finest professional services and productive hunts.
Testimonial
The guys from Double Bull Archery hunt with our outfitter every year.
Trophy Quality
The trophy quality is some of the best in the West. Mature bucks generally range from 150-190 inches and average 170.
Deer Population
The mule deer (and whitetail) population in this area is amazing. On a scouting trip we went on last August, we saw over 150 head of deer in one morning from the truck. We also saw at least half a dozen mule deer bucks from 160-190 and at least half a dozen P&Y whitetail bucks. It was unbelievable!
Success Rate
Our outfitter normally has 100% shot percentage and a very high success rate on trophy bucks.
Hunting Method
The majority of the hunting is done out of Double Bull blinds set along travel corridors between feeding and bedding areas. Spot and stalk hunting is also done.
Licenses
Wyoming is a draw state for nonresident hunters. The
application deadline is March 15 for deer. Deer licenses in this region
are easy to draw. Our outfitter will handle the application process for you.
Prices and Dates
Guided Archery Deer - 4 Days - September 1 -
30
2 on 1 ..............$4500 (includes license fee)
The price of a 4-day hunt which includes motel and lunches is $4500. Your hunting license is included in the price. Hunters are responsible for their own breakfasts and dinners.
A 50% deposit is required. All deposits are nonrefundable.
Eastern
Colorado Trophy Mule Deer Hunts
Archery
landowner deer permits are available from
our outfitter for free! (click
here for details)
Nationally known
bowhunter Bob Fromme of Performance Archery
with his huge 200+ gross muley buck.
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Introduction
Many hunters are
beginning to realize that eastern Colorado
holds some of the largest whitetail and mule
deer bucks in the country. This is because
the vast majority of the land is private,
rifle licenses are very limited, the winters
are mild, and there is an abundance of crops
for growing huge racks. And our outfitter
leases several of the best ranches the area
has to offer. He has exclusive outfitting
rights to 100,000+ acres of private ranch
land which includes over 25 miles of
creek bottom inhabited by both muleys and
whitetails. All of our outfitter's leases
are hand-picked and provide the habitat to
produce trophy class bucks. These ranches
are spread over several game management
units and offer a diverse selection of
habitats for our clients. His leases are
managed for both trophy class animals and a
quality hunting experience.
Trophy Quality
Without exaggerating, eastern Colorado
rivals any place in North America for trophy
mule deer and whitetails. Hunters come from
all over the country to hunt eastern
Colorado. Trophy quality is just
unbelievable! Mature muley bucks generally
range from an incredible 160 to180 gross,
with some of our clients fortunate enough to
take bucks grossing over 200.
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A
super wide typical muley buck.
Hunting Method
Hunting is generally by spot and stalk or treestand hunting along the creek bottoms.
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Matt Burrows with his
205" nontypical eastern Colorado mule deer.
License
Availability
All deer licenses in Colorado are issued
by a lottery drawing and the application
deadline is usually at the beginning of
April. But we have many hunts that only
require 0-1 preference points and the
outfitter takes care of all application
procedures. But if you don't draw a license
or happen to book your hunt after the
application deadline, our outfitter can
generally get you transferrable
landowner permit for
free!
Most outfitters charge their clients between
$500 and $1000 for a landowner permit. The
outfitter leases property in 10 different
game management units in eastern Colorado
and can assist you in applying for the
correct group of units. Archery licenses
are valid for a group of game management
units.
Your license will be
valid for either a whitetail or mule deer.
This is important because on our hunts, you
never know whether a trophy whitetail buck
or mule deer buck might stroll by. All of
our leases have both whitetails and mule
deer.
Hunting Dates
Archery deer season in eastern Colorado
is very generous and goes from October 1
to December 31, excluding the short
rifle season(s).
All archery deer hunts begin at noon the
first day and end at noon the last day.
Food and Lodging
Food and lodging are extra but our
outfitter can assist you in locating an
inexpensive, yet comfortable place to stay.
Hunt Duration and Price 2 x 1 - $3,500
(1 x 1 - $4,500)
These hunts are 5 full days spread over a
6-day period. Hunters will begin hunting at
noon on the first hunt day and end at noon
on the 6th day, thus giving 5 full days of
hunting. Additional days can often be added
if desired for an additional fee.
The outfitter takes
a maximum of 6 archery hunters
at one time on the 100,000 acres of private
land.
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book the hunt.
New Mexico Mule
Deer Hunts
Mule deer are hunted on
private ranches. Our outfitter leases over
15,000 acres in Southeast, New Mexico. It
has taken him many years to put together the
quality private land hunts he now offers. He
offers late season mule deer hunts for the bowhunter. The archery
season is a late-season hunt running from
January 1-15. All deer licenses are
available over the counter. This
private-land deer hunt is priced at an
incredible price of $2500.
Ted Nugent with his 2008 buck with our outfitter
Location, Terrain, and
Trophy Quality
Elevations in our hunt areas
range from 6500 to more than 9000 feet, with
the terrain being rugged so it is helpful to
be in good physical condition. The terrain
consists of cedar trees, pinion and juniper
trees, and canyons. We take bucks 25" and
larger every year and mule deer bucks
generally range from 140" to 190".
Late Season Archery Deer
Hunts
The late archery season in
this area of New Mexico runs from January 1
- 15 which is a great time to hunt because
the deer are usually still rutting and there
is not much else to hunt this time of year.
Hunting is generally conducted by sitting
waterholes, blinds along trails, and spot
and stalking. There is a good number of deer
on the ranch and it would not be uncommon to
see 25 bucks per day.
Food and Lodging
Food and lodging is included
in the price of the hunt and you will stay
at a ranch house located on the hunting
ranch.
Licensing
Deer licenses can be
purchased over the counter after you arrive
and the cost of the license is $310 (high
demand unit).
Seasons, Prices, and Hunt
Length
Hunting
Method |
Season |
Price |
Hunt Length |
Hunting Method |
| Archery Season |
January 1 - 15 |
$2,500 |
6 days |
Water holes, blinds on trails,
spotting and stalking |
Prices do not include license fees, 5%
state tax or gratuities. Guided hunts are 2
on 1 hunter to guide ratio and 1 on 1 is
$500 additional.
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book the hunt.
