RFI - Mule Deer Guided Hunt

[Michael Britt]

Gents, 

Shooting a big Muley buck is a bucket list item for me. Any suggestions for which states/provinces (including Canada), reasonably priced experienced guides to consider, ease of obtaining an out of state license/tag?

TIA!

Edited January 12, 2020 by Michael Britt

[JHbowhunter]

10 minutes ago, Michael Britt said:

Gents, 

Shooting a big Muley buck is a bucket list item for me. Any suggestions for which states/provinces (including Canada), reasonably priced experienced guides to consider?

TIA!

Me too!

[MGHunter66]

Wyoming, Sleeping Indian Outfitters has a pretty damn good reputation for what you’re looking for

[Gobblengrunt]

You looking for a bowhunt or gunhunt?  Alberta would be my #1 pick for a bowhunt.  In the states, i would consider buying a landowner tag to hunt on a premier ranch.  Do it right the first time!  What is your budget? Weapon?expectations?

[Michael Britt]

Gun hunt. Budget...not sure since I have no idea what the price range is? Not even sure at this point what kind of rifle and high-end scope would be required for the possible distances involved? Any outfitters let you borrow one? If not, how does one travel with a long arm? 

[tcook8296]

Alberta. Ive seen some giants in BC. Saskatchewan has giants but I dont think nonresidents can hunt them. Maybe on an Indian reservation. 

Edited January 13, 2020 by tcook8296

[Tarhunt]

Oregon is a great state as well.

Edited January 13, 2020 by Tarhunt

[tcook8296]

17 minutes ago, Michael Britt said:

Gun hunt. Budget...not sure since I have no idea what the price range is? Not even sure at this point what kind of rifle and high-end scope would be required for the possible distances involved? Any outfitters let you borrow one? If not, how does one travel with a long arm? 

No problem flying. Make sure you have a good case. 

[tcook8296]

Head to the Harrisburg show in February, plenty of outfitters will be there. 

[Live to Hunt]

On 1/11/2020 at 8:13 PM, Michael Britt said:

Gents, 

Shooting a big Muley buck is a bucket list item for me. Any suggestions for which states/provinces (including Canada), reasonably priced experienced guides to consider, ease of obtaining an out of state license/tag?

TIA!

I have a great Outfitter but not cheap. You will kill a monster. I am booked for a 7 day hunt 2021 week of thanksgiving. Let me know if your interested I can give you his contact info. Not easy to get in because of return clients. That’s my buddies mule deer.  Bow hunting/rifle both top notch.  Starting 2021 I will be hunting Mule Deer every year like I do whitetails  

Edited January 13, 2020 by Live to Hunt

[Tater1973]

I will second Live To Hunt's above post.  Bow hunted with Terry a few years ago and he definitely will put you on a deer  of a lifetime.  The negative is that BIG DEER do not come cheap.  If your on a budget it may be difficult to harvest a giant mule deer.  Don't be surprised to see hunts in excess of $7K.  Also, look at Mackin Outfitting LTD, Alberta Canada.  Mackin is a great outfitter as well.  Good Luck.

[toxo]

5 hours ago, Tater1973 said:

I will second Live To Hunt's above post.  Bow hunted with Terry a few years ago and he definitely will put you on a deer  of a lifetime.  The negative is that BIG DEER do not come cheap.  If your on a budget it may be difficult to harvest a giant mule deer.  Don't be surprised to see hunts in excess of $7K.  Also, look at Mackin Outfitting LTD, Alberta Canada.  Mackin is a great outfitter as well.  Good Luck.

Am I the only one that finds this disturbing? I'll sell you a little Deer for 4,500 but if you want a BIG one it will cost you 7,000!

[Tater1973]

47 minutes ago, toxo said:

Am I the only one that finds this disturbing? I'll sell you a little Deer for 4,500 but if you want a BIG one it will cost you 7,000!

toxo - I probably should have said it a different way.  Having the opportunity to hunt an area that holds mature (world class mule deer) which is controlled by an outfitter is going to cost some $.  (First two pics from Alberta/Terry Scott)  With that being said, I have no doubt that you can harvest a great deer on a cheaper hunt but odds are against you in  most areas.                            (Third pic MT public land DIY 2018)  I agree the whole thing is ($) out of control.  I guess it all depends on what you want, can afford and what you can live with.  But having the chance to chase BIG MULE deer is an addiction!!! 

 

[toxo]

Those are some GREAT Mule Deer! I always wanted to hunt Mule Deer.I looked into an outfitter that always posted pictures of Big Mule Deer, R&K Hunting Company.He was 7,500.I thought to myself,do I really want to spend 7,500 to kill a Mule Deer and put its head on my wall? I don't know,I'm an old timer and my brain can't keep up with today's prices.LOL

God bless you if you can! Enjoy!

Edited January 13, 2020 by Dinger