The primitive hunter's instinct is as part of mankind's blueprint as procreation. Thousands of years after our ancestors were forced to hunt for food, the challenge to stalk, ambush and conquer is as irresistible as ever. Trophy hunting is one of the ways man can still test his skills, stamina and superiority against nature. In and around the mountains of New Mexico, Trophy mule deer hunt offers the ultimate adrenaline kick.
Hunting expeditions in these beautiful rocky mountains are probably the closest one can get to a true wild west experience. At some ranches, hunters have the choice to hunt from horseback, which enables them to cover vast areas without exhausting themselves. The views from some of these ranches are breathtaking and includes stretches of high prairie grass, rivers, rocky and forested canyons as well as mountain ranges such as Sierra Grande Mountain. This exquisite land is home to some of the largest rocky mountain mule deer.
During season, most ranches accept only a limited number of hunters to make the experience exclusive and to offer them privacy and the free run of the ranch. Two hunters per guide is the general ratio, but one can also get your own private guide at an additional cost. Your changes of scoring that coveted trophy in this areas are a whopping 70% if you know what you are doing.
A five day hunt can cost you anything from $5,500 to $6,500. Prices include all necessary landowner tags, state licenses, state tax, meals, lodging, guides and transportation around the ranch. Game processing, taxidermy and gratuities will cost you extra.
The mule deer got its name from their huge mule-like ears and are indigenous to the western parts of North America. Although they are believed to have evolved from the much older white-tailed species through cross-breeding with the black-tailed deer, the mule deer has certain unique characteristics. It has larger ears, has a black-tipped tail and is generally also bigger than the white-tailed species. They are also known for their characteristic gait of landing with all four feet at the same time, also known as pronking.
These animals have a keen sense of smell - especially when upwind. Hunters should always study the wind directions before trying to approach a herd. Hunters are usually allowed some help in the form of products such as Mule Deer Urine Spray and Scent Eliminator to get close to a trophy specimen or to move into a secure stand without being detected.
The mule deer is a herd animal and generally roams in herds of five. Their coveted antlers start to regrow straight after being shed around the middle of February. Strict regulations and innovative measures have been put into place to ensure that their characteristic pronking will still be enjoyed by generations to come.
Since a serious decline in their numbers in the 1990's, several measures have been implemented to save this species from becoming extinct. Apart from humans, the mountain lion, gray wolves and coyotes pose the biggest threat. Thanks to altered tag allotments and other joint conservation efforts, the mule deer population has rebound and more records than ever are documented.
Hunting expeditions in these beautiful rocky mountains are probably the closest one can get to a true wild west experience. At some ranches, hunters have the choice to hunt from horseback, which enables them to cover vast areas without exhausting themselves. The views from some of these ranches are breathtaking and includes stretches of high prairie grass, rivers, rocky and forested canyons as well as mountain ranges such as Sierra Grande Mountain. This exquisite land is home to some of the largest rocky mountain mule deer.
During season, most ranches accept only a limited number of hunters to make the experience exclusive and to offer them privacy and the free run of the ranch. Two hunters per guide is the general ratio, but one can also get your own private guide at an additional cost. Your changes of scoring that coveted trophy in this areas are a whopping 70% if you know what you are doing.
A five day hunt can cost you anything from $5,500 to $6,500. Prices include all necessary landowner tags, state licenses, state tax, meals, lodging, guides and transportation around the ranch. Game processing, taxidermy and gratuities will cost you extra.
The mule deer got its name from their huge mule-like ears and are indigenous to the western parts of North America. Although they are believed to have evolved from the much older white-tailed species through cross-breeding with the black-tailed deer, the mule deer has certain unique characteristics. It has larger ears, has a black-tipped tail and is generally also bigger than the white-tailed species. They are also known for their characteristic gait of landing with all four feet at the same time, also known as pronking.
These animals have a keen sense of smell - especially when upwind. Hunters should always study the wind directions before trying to approach a herd. Hunters are usually allowed some help in the form of products such as Mule Deer Urine Spray and Scent Eliminator to get close to a trophy specimen or to move into a secure stand without being detected.
The mule deer is a herd animal and generally roams in herds of five. Their coveted antlers start to regrow straight after being shed around the middle of February. Strict regulations and innovative measures have been put into place to ensure that their characteristic pronking will still be enjoyed by generations to come.
Since a serious decline in their numbers in the 1990's, several measures have been implemented to save this species from becoming extinct. Apart from humans, the mountain lion, gray wolves and coyotes pose the biggest threat. Thanks to altered tag allotments and other joint conservation efforts, the mule deer population has rebound and more records than ever are documented.
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