Deer Hunting: Hunting Mule Deer
Mule Deer are normally found in the Western US Region in bachelor groups.
They are also found in southern western of Saskatchewan and are at time
also spotted in Minnesota and Missouri. Mule Deer are very adaptable to
most kinds of terrain. Regions providing low water and nutrition content
are normally devoid of mule deer.
Description:
Mule deer have very large mule like ears. Their color is reddish-brown in
the summer while in winter it turns to grayish-brown. They also have
white patches in the body in belly, throat, and nose eye and ear areas.
Black spots as well can be found on the chin. They have a white tail
which ending in black.
Special Features:
• Mule like ears give them an ability to listen sharply
• Binocular vision. however cannot detect motionless objects
• Good runner and swimmers
Living habits:
Eating: They are normally gazers and eat green plants, nuts and corn, and
herbs.
Lifestyle: They foray into deep valleys and bushy fields. However, after
feeding and watering themselves, they move to the areas where their beds
are. Their beds are normally in the areas located on ridge slopes, rocky
areas, bushy areas or areas with timber work. The selection of their
sleeping area or bed areas thus looks to be dependent upon having enough
support for their back. They also want to be in little higher regions so
as to keep a watch on the approaching predators. This makes it difficult
for us to locate them.
Tracks: The track of mule deer varies depending upon the landscape. In
softer and woodland areas, their foot print is a little pointed whereas
on harder ground the print has a blunt tip.
Main Predators for Mule Deer:
• Mountain Lion and Coyotes in the Nevada region
• Other predators include black bear, grizzly Bear, wolves and any
human animal
Hunting Mule Deer:
For a bow hunter: you should try spot and stalk style of hunting.
although it is difficult, but not impossible. All that you would require
is a collection of proper optical glasses, binoculars and a spotting
scope. You should scan the areas like high ridges, pockets in mountains
and brushes where mule deer are most likely to be found. Scan the high
ridges, brush pockets and rock outcroppings.
After locating a buck of your interest, you should start working on your
plan. Since these mule deer are in higher terrains, you will have to use
breaks in order to install your stalk. The best way is to surprise the
animal from upper area. Successful stalk gives good opportunity for hunt.
For a running buck wait for it to stop and then try the stalk.
To summarize, one should always be patient while hunting.
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