Are Deer Smart? (what the science says about deer intelligence)
WEBHow Smart Are Mule Deer? Mule deer are similar in intelligence to whitetail deer. These larger deer are found in western regions of the United States, and they’ve evolved to survive successfully in the habitats found there, including rocky and dry areas.
5 Best Mule Deer Hunting Tips - Game & Fish
WEBNov 12, 2015 · This makes a wide-reaching set of mule deer antlers one of big-game hunting biggest prizes. Putting your tag on an outsized buck means hunting hard, while also hunting smart. Here are five tips to help you succeed. Beat the Clock. The biggest problem with public-lands hunting is the public.
6 Tips for Hunting High Elevation Mule Deer - LiveOutdoors
WEBSep 20, 2016 · Big mule deer are incredibly smart and keen to hunters. Sometimes the sheer size and openness of the country seems overwhelming. Work smart, have a plan and be prepared to wait and glass for hours.
How to Field Judge a Mule Deer in 30 Seconds
WEBNov 2, 2020 · Assessing mule deer quickly and accurately takes practice. One thing you can do to speed your learning curve is study photos and taxidermy. You’ll learn to quickly recognize fork size, mass, spread and so on.
Mule Deer: The Ultimate Alpine Game - Outdoor Life
WEBSep 19, 2007 · Moreover, mule deer are the superior game animal: more elusive, more adaptable and noticeably smarter. If bighorns were as smart as mule deer, there would be far more of them. And mountain goats are even less adaptable or intelligent than sheep.
A Guide to Hunting Mule Deer - MeatEater
WEBNov 5, 2018 · The curious nature of the mule deer makes them a near perfect animal for still-hunting. Mule deer are much more likely than whitetails to pause for a few moments after they’ve been alerted to your presence.
Hunting “Sagey”Bucks - Eastmans' Official Blog | Mule Deer, …
WEBSep 23, 2019 · One of the smartest mule deer I have ever danced with was an old nine-year-old buck with a 7” cheater as big around as a large cigar. I spotted the buck while glassing on a lookout where I could watch miles of sage and aspens groves.
How to Bowhunt Prairie Mule Deer - HuntStand
WEB4 days ago · Coming from below has proven to be the best way to stay undetected. Don’t get too close. Stalking to 35 or 40 yards seems to provide enough distance to make a deer comfortable if he does stand and look right at you. It may stare for a minute, but if you don’t move it will likely turn away and start feeding.
5 Tips For Success In High Country Mule Deer Hunting
WEBJul 21, 2010 · 5 Tips For Success In High Country Mule Deer Hunting. By Jason Verbeck. It's getting to be that time of the year again. The weather is hot outside, there are blossoms on the apple trees, and the high country mountains are green, filling the bellies of mule deer bucks with the vital nutrients needed to grow dark, heavy and wide antlers that fill ...
Hunting Mule Deer Habitat - MeatEater
WEBOct 27, 2018 · On this hunt, Steve heads to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with his friend Brody Henderson to track down their favorite big game animal, mule deer. To reach the best hunting, they use a raft to gain access to some public land hidey holes. The November mule deer rut is beginning but unseasonably warm...