Jan 17, 2017 colorados controversial plan to kill predators. Upload a photo of your own 20142015 buck for a chance to win great gear. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. For people that love to hunt any big or small game animals. The world record mule deer buck came from dolores county, colorado in 1972.
The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. It provides a synopsis of the history of mule deer management in the state and seeks to define the broad set of issues that may be involved in the decline of deer herds in western colorado. Base camp hunts we offer fully guided horseback elk and deer hunts out of. On the eastern edge of mule deer range, the meningeal worm occurs naturally in unaffected whitetailed deer. Colorado mule deer hunting outfitters mule deer hunting. This was particularly prevalent in the case of trophies submitted with a score that was at or above a current world record score. The mule deer management plan will be presented to the utah wildlife board on december 5. Longest mule deer migration ever recorded april 22, 2014. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After finding a nontypical buck with extra, mike spend the next seven days trying to harvest the deer.
Cool collections of monster mule deer wallpaper for desktop, laptop and mobiles. Meeker and craig colorado big game outfitters, guides, lodging. In this hunt video from the eastmans vault, mike is hunting during the mule deer rut. Similarly, the northeast population has decreased by approximately 66%, from 8840 animals in 2006 to 3030 in 2018. The gunnison basin deer herd is managed to produce older age class, mature bucks. With colorados mule deer population declining, wildlife officials seek help. The colorado parks and wildlife and other state wildlife agencies. Longest mule deer migration ever recorded april 22, 2014 wyoming deer friendly.
High on the list, too, is hunting elusive mature mule deer the gray ghost from dropcamps, sites where many of my early childhood memories of big mule deer originated. These seasons shifted hunting pressure to bucks greater than 2 years old. In late 2014 brett ross took the hunting community by. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a flash, and ross hunting life changed forever. Since yesterday was the one year anniversary of brett ross giant colorado mule deer. Cliff is a registered outfitter in the state of colorado, guiding and outfitting over 100 hunters a year for elk, bighorns, goats, bears and mule deer across wilderness areas in colorado and british columbia. This short film, colorado s deer tells the story behind the giant buck and the unlikely hunter who shot him. From this camp you will be hunting some of the best mule deer country in colorado. Go hunting for mule deer in montana with mike eastman. Merritts buck scored out at 281 28 gross and 264 38 net, according to the san angelo standard times.
My dad and i are looking into going mule deer hunting in colorado next fall by purchasing leftover over the counter tags. Firearm season length preference to reduce deer numbers. While whitetail get all the press and the coues in arizona and mexico are highly sought after, the rocky mountain mule deer tends to get lost in the shuffle. Jan 01, 2020 we put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. The mule deer odocoileus hemionus is a deer indigenous to western north america. To help amend that, we have compiled a gallery of the top ten sci record book typical free range rocky mountain mule deer. All guided colorado mule deer hunts are 1x1 guided and 5days.
One of my friends sons shot this buck on last tuesday i believe. Historical colorado deer hunting data and news archive. Ten 10 winners, each accompanied by a nonhunting chaperone guest, will be invited to hunt mule deer doe in the transpecos region of texas during the 20182019 hunting season. Entries from eagle and gunnison counties dominated the record book 68 years ago and now there are single entries from different units all over the state. Use of antler point regulations for mule deer by state colorado colorado implemented antler point restrictions for mule deer on a statewide basis for six years, and for a seven year period in several individual game management units gmus. Part of our operations are conducted on pikes peak ranger districts. Deer hunts colorado is know for its trophy mule deer, and weve got some of the best bucks in our units.
The nice thing for you is to hunt mule deer or elk or both it is the same price. Mule deer management plans utah division of wildlife utah. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. The first legal thing i see, its going to be extremely hard to pass up, ross explained, im still going to be a meat hunter. Many hunters dream of bugling bull elk when they think of colorado. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting.
It was opening day in colorado and ross family and friends were all on. Aug 2009 alligator gar robbie smtih scott gilmer 230 lbs. Between the mid 1980s and early 2000s, the northwestern moose population collapsed from 4000 moose to less than 100 animals. However, as noted above, if you want to hunt mule deer in kansas, youd better cross your fingers and plan to hunt whitetails. After the 2014 revision of the statewide plan, there was a change in unit plans that resulted in 29. Im trying to find a decent area for someone to take me mule deer hunting. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer.
Mule deer hunters have about a 50 percent success rate. The weather is going to make it kind of tough, looks like top 10 record high temps and low snowfall. We had so much rain this year that there was no need for the deer population to venture out into the fields for food source. This is a trophy hunt that doesnt require all that many preference points. In commemoration of its 125th anniversary, boone and crockett club has released an historic list of the top 125 trophy counties across the u. The exciting part about mule deer hunting in kansas is that its relatively new and untapped for nonresidents.
We got to our area three days before the season and saw lots of bucks while scouting. I sure have had fun in this growing group and look forward to seeing what the future brings for the colorado mule deer association. Joined jun 14, 2017 messages 896 location orlando species identification page. George harms shot the new world record typical mule deer in mexico with his bow in 2009. The 2016 rifle mule deer hunt was one of our best in harvest history. Congratulations, greg simons, on a fantastic buck and good luck.
Guide to the colorado 2020 mule deer, elk, bear draw and. Dan felt they could do well if they hunted private land without a guide. We offer private land elk, mule deer, pronghorn and turkey hunts throughout various locations in the state of colorado. On february 24, 2016 the mounted nontypical mule deer buck was delivered to the wgfd forensic laboratory for species and gender identification due to the claims it was a whitetail mule deer hybrid. Dont risk importing parasitic worm with farmed elk. We are more than just an elk outfitter, we are also a premier mule deer outfitter. The list is based on boone and crockett biggame records trophy data going back to 1830 and long used by conservationists to gauge outstanding habitat, strong recruitment of game animals into older age classes, sustainable harvest objectives and other. Colorado west slope mule deer strategy 2014 public engagement.
Cpws mule deer management planning process, which takes into account not just biology but social and cultural factors. Have been hunting public land in colorado, and going to montana next october for first time for mile deer. Need help selecting gmu for colorado mule deer hunt this fall. Colorado parks and wildlife is concerned with the habitat needs and management of mule deer in the piceance basin, a 7,100 square mile area in northwest colorado where natural gas resources are being developed extensively. Hunters travel from all over the world to hunt mule deer in colorado, making the animals an important revenue source for many colorado towns during the fall hunting season. We got drawn about five years ago and had a great time. It sure does make for some great stories when you see these kids back at camp talking about their experience out on these hunts, excited and having fun. Gmus 1, 2, 201 if you have the points saved up, we hunt some of the best trophy elk and deer units in colorado. When a friend at work asked if they would like to go to colorado for a diy doityourself hunt. The colorado division of parks and wildlife manage our areas for trophy quality. Visit our site to see record book trophies taken in previous years. It was an eastern colorado whitetail hunt that started as a mule deer hunt and ended in a very unbelievable way.
Brett cooter ross had a buck tag in his pocket and an antlered deer of unknown size in front of him. Colorado mule deer hunts colorado trophy mulies averaging just under 180 requires 3 to 8 points to draw. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Bowhunting mule deer can mean different things to different people. Colorados controversial plan to kill predators high. Colorados mule deer are an icon of the american west. Mature mule deer bucks are hard to come by in this day and age, and we take pride in our mule. Symptoms of elaeophorosis were first observed in 1933, in sheep new mexico and mule deer utah infested by an unknown nematode worm. The 2014 posthunt population was estimated at 424,190 compared to. Species name score date photo addax george clark 91 48. A severe winter in 200708 reduced populations around the state. The arterial worm, transmitted by horse flies, occurs in the carotid arteries of unaffected mule deer, its definitive host. In the 2014 2018 hunting seasons we had a success rate approaching 100%.
Colorados mule deer factory, is home to the states largest migratory mule deer herd. The following are five points to consider before pulling the trigger on your next mule deer application. About how long have you been applying for mule deer tags in nevada. Listen to chandler hendersons hunting story in which he shot the archery state record mule deer. Doityourself colorado hunt on a budget big game hunt. Come join us for the finest mule deer hunting in colorado. The moose alces alces population in minnesota has exhibited a recent, rapid decline, raising concerns for the future of the species in the state. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree.
Colorado s mule deer story is designed to frame a conversation between sportsmen and women, conservationists and the public with state wildlife managers. Does anyone know if there are antler restrictions on mule deer in colorado. Oct 1996 no picture available axis jennifer stolle 161 78. In 20 the second season hunt went 4 for 4, including a 181inch, 180, 176 and a 175. The pictures come from a specific blog, or sent to me by email or. Best units for hunting western mule deer petersens hunting. The contest is open to current and active texas chapter mule deer foundation immediate family members ages 917 as of september 1, 2018. Oct 16, 2014 potential muzzleloader world record buck.
A young mule deer in colorado springs get help from a flock of magpies who are eating parasites off his. The story of coloardos mule deer colorado parks and wildlife. Potential muzzleloader world record buck the hunting game. The information sheet before the poaching accusation clearly shows that nate was originally claiming this to be a mule deer. They needed land to hunt with a reasonable number of deer or elk. Diy drop camps for the diy hunter, our drops camps reside in proven hunting areas for elk and mule deer. We have openings for the year 2014 trespass hunts, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and late cow rifle seasons. With colorados mule deer population declining, wildlife. Most of our ranches have a population of both coues deer and mule deer. In 2014, 169,000 hunters applied for colorado deer licenses. Prior to 1999, nonresidents werent allowed to hunt in the state. I have 17 nr points and would like to get your suggestions on what you guys would do in my shoes. A more complete description of adults from elk, sheep and deer was published in 1968. Idahos top 10 monster mule deer of 2014 jdheiner 1024x681.
As a result, the oregon mule deer initiative mdi was created with the. We also conduct ranching for wildlife hunts in units 12, 1 and 231 located in the northwest corner of colorado. Oct 30, 2014 while whitetail get all the press and the coues in arizona and mexico are highly sought after, the rocky mountain mule deer tends to get lost in the shuffle. He has years of experience hunting big game via remote backpacking and horse mule packing.
Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Located in meeker colorado, we provide fully guided hunts on our private land and ranches, in unit 211. Emergence of the arterial worm elaeophora schneideri in. If you are looking for an exceptional mule deer this is the place to go. Not out of the woods yet coloradans love their longeared muleys, but decisions on their management cant be based solely on tradition, science or social trends. Subscribe for new videos every monday and thursday. Add to that a few harder to draw states like arizona, utah and nevada to start gathering.
Since the adoption of the mule deer strategy by the parks and wildlife commission, cpw developed a plan for the implementation. Colorado shooting up record book charts share this. Colorado who went out on a hunt for cow elk with a mule deer tag in his. In 2015, 83,200 deer licenses were available, about 400 more licenses than 2014. Apr 06, 2015 mule deer inhabit a vast area of the western half of north america that is characterized by arid deserts, rugged mountains, forests, and prairies. Boone and crockett club colorados buck 300 mule deer. Colorado hunter brett ross kills 292inch mule deer. It also helps them avoid competitors, predators and parasites. In 2014 he went out on a hunt for cow elk with a mule deer tag in his pocket and came back as a local hero with a story he will tell for the rest of his life. They are cherished for wildlife watching and the economic benefit they provide to local communities through biggame hunting.
I touched on this hunt very briefly in the ask winke section as one of my favorites so i thought i should include the full description of the hunt here. Oct 18, 2014 october 18, 2014 the day that forever changed a small town hunters life. The nations largest mule deer herd, located in northwestern colorado, has decreased over the past decade by more than twothirds to 32,000 at latest estimate, down from 105,900 in 2005. Oklahoma state record mule deer november 2014 youtube.
Thanks for watching and please subscribe more videos to come. Populations continue to grow in response to low mule doe harvest. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which units to try and get these tags for or where the best chance of success in taking a deer would be. Colorado is a top north american hunting destination for more reasons than one. Colorado hunter drawn for colorado special deer license for immediate release. The cmda remains focused on our mission to increase mule deer herds, maintain mule deer habitat and preserve our hunting heritage. Mule deer, elk, antelope and western big game hunting video. If you have comments on the draft colorado west slope mule deer. Mule deer buck harvest on record pace nebraskaland magazine.
Brett cooter ross had a buck tag in his pocket and an antlered deer of. The arterial worm, transmitted by horse flies, occurs in the carotid arteries of unaffected mule deer. The colorado mule deer strategy adopted in 2014 identifies predation as one of the potential factors limiting colorado mule deer populations. Deer declining across colorado and west the denver post.