I NEED a big Mule Deer

[jaker_cc]

Im sure there are similar threads on this topic, but i have the Mule Deer bug pretty dang bad. I dont know very much about them or what the honey hole states are so im turning it over to you guys that have done it before. I am trying to keep it under $7500 on the hunt not counting travel, lots of miles saved up. I want a chance at a serious trophy buck, i know it dosent always work that way, but if i was to only do it one time in my life......

What state?
Outfitter recomendations?
Sandhills? Alberta? Colorado?

Not really high on Mexico, not that i could get it done for my price down there anyways.

Thanks for the help ahead of time

[lakefork]

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[James]

I've done a lot of research and with that budget you have a lot of options. My buddies have seen and killed a monster in Nebraska sand dunes. I personally want one in the mountains somewhere. Check out this east Colorado hunt a TBHer recommended I've been leaning toward.
Royal Mountain Adventures

http://www.royalmtnhunts.com/gallery-muledeer.htm

[Poco]

I NEED a big Mule Deer

I've done a lot of research and with that budget you have a lot of options. My buddies have seen and killed a monster in Nebraska sand dunes. I personally want one in the mountains somewhere. Check out this east Colorado hunt I've been leaning toward.
Royal Mountain Adventures
http://www.royalmtnhunts.com/gallery-muledeer.htm

Nice suggestion James.

I told you they're legit. You should book the week we'll be there next year.

Ray

[Bowhuntamistad]

Nevada, we have them and land owner tags fall well within your price range.


You don't need a outfitter.

[wanderin39]

http://www.jenkinshunt.com/deer.html You might try these folks, was leo in Wy for years and heard nothing but good about them. You can also take a pronghorn on the same hunt. Good Luck

[James]

Nice suggestion James.

I told you they're legit. You should book the week we'll be there next year.

Ray

I think I have to do elk first

[jaker_cc]

I NEED a big Mule Deer

I was in Montana last year for elk, loved the country and chasing elk. BUT, I'll never forget the big mule deer buck I saw running up a ridge, stopping to look at us against the sky, then stepping over the backside. Huge!!!

[jaker_cc]

Would be cool to get a group

[trophy8]

Whats your defenition of a trophy?

[DoubleGArchery]

What about Alberta,anyone ever hunted mule deer there?

[jaker_cc]

I don't have a number in mind. I want people to walk in my house and just stare. Then I get to tell them the whole story and re live the whole thing. I have a deer in mind but it's hard to put it into words.

[jaker_cc]

I want a big traditional typical with tall tines, deep forks, and mass

[niceg3s]

I don't have a number in mind. I want people to walk in my house and just stare. Then I get to tell them the whole story and re live the whole thing. I have a deer in mind but it's hard to put it into words.

Probably looking at something in the 160-180 range. I'd say that a reasonable expectation for a paid hunt.

[niceg3s]

What about Alberta,anyone ever hunted mule deer there?

I've only hunted Texas. I have seen them in Kansas. They're pretty big in both states, but it's generally the same rule as with whitetails in regards to size.