Like a Box of Chocolates
Hunting big mule deer is unpredictable at best. I don't just mean on the hill either. If you're going to pursue outsized bucks, you have to be adaptable in...
Scouting: Crops, Fishing, & Traplines
I've had dozens of inquires about scouting for mule deer as of late. Makes sense—as once July 1 hits, it's time to start looking for bucks and country....
It’s Here!
By July 1st, I'd estimate that a buck has achieved 80-90% of his antler growth. When I flip the calendar to the seventh month, I know it's time...
It’s Not the Weapon…
When I decided to start hunting trophy mule deer 25 years ago, I used a rifle and always hunted seasons that ran into November. I grew up hunting in Southeast...
Killing Big Mule Deer: Glassing
If you're just tuning in, I started the series, "Killing Big Mule Deer", back in January. If you're serious about taking the best buck of your life, this series...
Killing Big Mule Deer: The Ambush
If you want to kill a big mule deer, you can't just rely on one or two tactics to get the job done. Mule deer live in variety...
Killing Big Mule Deer: Tracking
When I cut the track of a big mule deer buck, something inside me comes alive. Other than seeing a buck with my own eyes, there is no...
Killing Big Mule Deer: Still-Hunting
The Rocky Mountain Mule deer can be found from the Tropic of Cancer in Old Mexico to the southern Yukon Territory. The diversity of habitat in that range is...
Application Strategy: Rok Blog’s Top Post, Part II
A few weeks back, I wrote about my personal application strategy in Arizona, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. You can review that post here Application Strategy: Part I. I'll pick up...