Hey guys thanks for having me. I have been looking over harvest statistics, hunter numbers, etc. for a mule deer hunt in October. I had decided on a unit but then someone mentioned that there is a lot of 4-wheeler traffic in that unit. I will be on foot. I don't have access to an ATV and honestly that is not the type of experience I am looking for anyway. I am not afraid of a long hike, that being said, I would hate to hike way back in there just to have everyone and their brother kicking up dust and speeding around me on their ATVs. I am trying to figure out what units might have lower ATV traffic and would give me an edge if I'm willing to walk a little further than most people.
I know asking where to hunt is a whole big thing here so I won't do that but I'm not sure where to even look for that information. I haven't had any luck yet. Would you guys know any websites (Fish+Game, park service, recreational ATV trail map etc.) that I should look at to get a better idea?
Maybe all the units are about the same as far as ATVs and it doesn't really matter? In that case, I'll just make the best of it.
Thanks.
P.S. I have all my gear organized in my pack and have been hiking the local trails to get ready. Right now my pack seems suspiciously light....I am either forgetting a few items or am vastly under estimating how much more difficult the mountains will be haha. I suspect its the latter. I will just keep training and hoping that will be enough.
I know asking where to hunt is a whole big thing here so I won't do that but I'm not sure where to even look for that information. I haven't had any luck yet. Would you guys know any websites (Fish+Game, park service, recreational ATV trail map etc.) that I should look at to get a better idea?
Maybe all the units are about the same as far as ATVs and it doesn't really matter? In that case, I'll just make the best of it.
Thanks.
P.S. I have all my gear organized in my pack and have been hiking the local trails to get ready. Right now my pack seems suspiciously light....I am either forgetting a few items or am vastly under estimating how much more difficult the mountains will be haha. I suspect its the latter. I will just keep training and hoping that will be enough.