October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
Islander here, looking to get off the rock for a week or two to explore some new country and hopefully shoot a nice buck.
My girlfriend and I plan to make a road trip out of it, camping and staying at the odd hotel along the way. I’ve never hunted mulies before, but have lots of experience with black tails. Princeton, Keremeos, and Castlegar were area’s we are thinking about checking out.
At this point I’m looking for any advice to help make this trip a successful one. Of course I don’t expect to hear any honey holes, but general area’s worth checking out would be greatly appreciated. Sights to see and places to stop and check out along the way are great too.
Thanks,
Mike
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
Son, Son-In-Law and I spent the Thanksgiving Weekend in the Princeton / Tulameen area. Son lives in Princeton, we have a cabin in Tulameen.
In various trips including Whipsaw, Lodestone, Slate, Cook, Rabbitt ….. nary a buck was spotted.
A total of 3 grouse were spotted, 2 of which ended up in Son's truck.
Son says that non of his Princeton pals have been successful yet.
Most Thanksgiving Weekends in Tulameen there are deer hanging upside down in many back yards, didn't see any this time.
On the other hand, it was pretty empty, very few hunters around, heard a total of 3 rifle shots all weekend.
Are there bucks out there - of course but we sure didn't have any luck.
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
Read over Elkhounds latest thread. It was in Reg 8 LOL That said, Reg 4 has no any buck season, reg 8 does till the end of the month!
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Steeleco
Read over Elkhounds latest thread. It was in Reg 8 LOL That said, Reg 4 has no any buck season, reg 8 does till the end of the month!
Yup, Elkhound wins, Iron Glove loses. :cry:
There's a few of his pics of his epic Family hunt that sure look like familiar places. :mrgreen:
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
i took a 4 point and saw some bucks. Lots of does in reg 8-4
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I live in Castlegar..have barely seen a mule deer doe the last several years, nevermind a 4 point. I would definitely suggest sticking in Reg 8 for mulies.
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We also took a couple in your backyard Iron Glove
Elkhound and friends hammered it, like 7 bucks
Couple young guys across the street got a bear and 2-2 points, they were apparently together
But we are not seeing the big boys like we used to from years previous.
I try to avoid Thanksgiving out, little busy for my liking.
It gets hit hard during youth, expect the smaller stupid bucks gone early in the season.
November is when the big boys come out to play.
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
We saw lots of trucks. 5 sat morning in the dark just getting to where we wanted. And most of the weekend when we talked to people most saw nothing.
Right time. Right place. Lots of years scouting to where we wanted to be. Good luck on wherever you choose
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
Re: October Mule Deer hunt, Region 8 or Region 4?
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grizzly550
Reg 4 hands down
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