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One of the techniques I write about extensively in my new book, Hunting Big Mule Deer, How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life, is Still-Hunting.  A few generations ago before scopes and rifles capable of shooting beyond 100 yards became widely available, still-hunting was more popular.  However, even today it’s the perfect technique for hunting the timber and brush of the West where so many mature mule deer spend the dayllight hours.  

Even though glassing is a top technique for killing big mule deer, many days you won’t be able to glass much due to snow, rain, fog, and low clouds. Rarely do I wait these days out in the tent for conditions to improve.  As long as I have an idea where the deer might be, this is a perfect time for still-hunting.  It doesn’t always work but when it comes together, it is one of the most exciting ways to take big mule deer.  You need a light fast rifle with a scope that can be turned down to at least 4x and the conditions in the forest have to be quiet.  Here’s a quick video on still-hunting for big mule deer.

Follow This Hunt and Win a Vortex Scope

I’ve paired up with Vortex to give away the Vortex Diamondback 3-12 x 42 with BDC Reticle (1-inch tube,) I used in setting up my new CA Summit rifle. It’s is a great medium range scope (featuring parallax adjustment.) I really liked the scope but due to bolt clearance, I had to switch to a smaller Viper 3-9 x 40.  Anyone who’s considering a rifle for western hunting at all ranges to 700 yards (probably farther for some guys) will really like the Diamondback scope.  Thanks to Vortex, you could own it.

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Entry Rules:

To enter, post a comment or question in the comment section at the bottom of the blog during any day of this hunt.  You can post as often as you’d like but only one entry will be counted per person in the preliminary drawing.  Be sure and use your Rok Blog screen name (i.e. JNeilson, Mike W. etc) so I can match you up on our subscriber list (haven’t subscribed yet? just look for “Subscribe to blog,” upper right under Fitness/Other Links).  

There will be a premilinary drawing and a final drawing.  Everyone will be considered for the preliminary drawing.  I’ll draw five names.  If you make that list, you’ll be contacted via email (you’ll have 24 hours to respond.)  If you can show that you shared any day of this hunt on your Facebook page before I contacted you, I’ll enter you twice for the final drawing.  Don’t have a Facebook page?  No worries, you can still win, but your odds won’t be as good as those who do.

Since you never know how long these hunts can go, don’t wait too long to get entered.  Good luck and thanks for following.

Read all about the the techniques I use in my new book, Hunting Big Mule Deer, How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life

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Robby Denning
Robby Denning
Robby Denning started hunting mule deer in the late 1970’s, only missing one season in 35 years. At 25, he gave up the pursuit of all other big-game to focus on taking the best bucks possible. He began hunting the West on a DIY budget hunting an average of 30 days a year for mule deer. Robby loves the hunt as much as the kill and the entire process from research to scouting to hunting. He’s killed four bucks over 200 inches in the last 15 seasons, mostly on easily-obtained tags. He owns a public-land scouting service and runs a private-land outfitting business helping other hunters in their pursuit of deer and elk. Robby has scouted and hunted literally thousands of square miles of mule deer country and brings a wealth of knowledge about these experiences with him. To him, the weapon of choice is just a means-to-an-end and will hunt with bow, rifle, or muzzleloader – whatever it takes to create an opportunity to take a great mule deer. He is also the author of "Hunting Big Mule Deer" available on Amazon. Robby believes all of creation is from God for man to manage, respect, and through which to know its Creator

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22 COMMENTS

  1. Great posts as usual. Read them all, first post. I would like to try the vortex riflescope, maybe luck is in my direction.

  4. I enjoy following your hunts. As a flat lander I learn a lot. I bought your book which has also helped me a lot. Hope you shoot a giant.

  12. Nathan,
    I don’t run big snow tires, so I use chains more than most guys, but anytime there is more than about 6″ of snow and I’m not on a level road, I probably need them. Certainly an essential piece of gear for anyone hunting off the pavement. They can be real lifesavers and often the only way to get to some country. Between my hunts and my guiding, I get sick of chains!

  15. I am living my mule deer hunting life vicariously through this blog. The reason for my temporary predicament is I have moved from Heyburn, Idaho to South Carolina to attend dental school. Seeing the snow fly in Robby’s videos makes me homesick, but the gator hunting here is pretty wild. I’m looking forward to graduating and get back West. Speaking of returning to the West, and in the pursuit of hunting big mule deer; the question I will be faced with is which State to take up residency. What are your thoughts Mr. Denning, (and fellow bloggers) in regards to this question?
    Looking forward to here Y’alls thoughts, and can’t wait until Christmas, (Santa’s getting me Robby’s New Book). YEE-HAA!

  17. Tayne, thanks for following. I’d probably move to Wyoming if I were starting all over. Tons of backcountry, good buck hunting in many parts of the state, and lowest population in the West. Rural Colorado would probably be my second choice, then good ol’ Idaho.

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