The author found this late-season buck down in the sand desert washes of high-mountain foothills. He had the area all to himself, allowing him to take his time and use his recurve bow to find success. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Meitin)
By Patrick Meitin, OutdoorChannel.com
Mule deer are as ruggedly handsome and unique as the Western landscape they call home. Tagging a true trophy can also present one of hunting’s most challenging prospects.
Residing in a land of hungry coyotes, and just as often mountain lions, makes the mule deer a cunning adversary, and if the deer itself doesn’t defeat you the rough-and-tumble landscape where he lives just might.
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.
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