What is considered a wide mule deer?
Spread: This is the age-old way to read a big buck—30 inches wide was the benchmark all mule deer hunters strived for. It’s still a good benchmark, but a true monster buck may or may not be over 30. The ears of an alert buck, with his ears forward for listening, usually measure 22 to 26 inches wide.
What is the heaviest mule deer ever recorded?
From what we can gather, the heaviest whitetail ever shot was killed by a bow-hunter, John Annett of Ontario, in 1977. The deer field dressed 431 pounds on government-certified scales. That would have given it an estimated live weight of more than 540 pounds.
How big is a 180 deer?
3.5-4 inches
These measurements would be somewhere in the ballpark of 3.5-4 inches.
How wide is an average mule deer?
In my experience Wyoming and Idaho mule deer, tip to tip, will vary from 21 to 23 inches. However in Colorado and Utah ear widths will be 24 to 25 inches. I guarantee that there will be exemptions to the rule in all western states, but this is a beginning benchmark.
Do you count the eye guards on a mule deer?
Answer: Eye guards are not counted as points for the purpose of reporting mule deer. A 4×4 may also have eye guards in addition to the 4 main points on each side.
Which state has the biggest mule deer?
Colorado
Colorado is widely regarded as the nation’s top mule deer destination. Due to extremely good mule deer habitat with plenty of food and sound management practices by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the state has the largest mule deer population in the country.
Which is bigger mule deer or whitetail?
While it’s hard to determine size and weight in the field, in Colorado, mule deer tend to be a bit bigger and weigh in a little heavier than white-tailed deer. The mule deer stands three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder, with bucks weighing 125-250 pounds.
Will a mule deer buck finish my Colorado Big 8?
I’m just 1 animal away from finishing my Colorado Archery Big 8. A Mule deer buck will be a nice finish to this goal I set some years ago. I’d really like to see as many pictures of 170+ mule deer to get my mind right for field judging.
What is it like to hunt mule deer?
The discriminant mule deer hunter may have an opportunity at even larger bucks after passing many others. Archery hunts in this region are primarily done over water or trace mineral salt blocks or, depending on weather, a fair amount of spot and stalk as well.
When is the best time to hunt big mule deer in Colorado?
Rifle hunts take place in October and November and it’s incredibly fun to hunt big mule deer amid Colorado’s scenic autumn backdrop. Most years bucks from 4-6 years old in the 160’s to the 190’s are available and (especially in a wet year) there seem to be a few bucks over that magic 200 inch mark lurking around too.
Are there guided mule deer hunts in New Mexico?
Guided Mule Deer Hunts No game animal signifies true western hunting like the mule deer. Although other tactics are occasionally used to capitalize on opportunities or meet client requests, our primary tactic is glassing during guided mule deer hunts in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Sonora Mexico.
