Originally Posted by
ekul246
My understanding from some research is also that between their summer coat in September and wanting to protect their antlers because they are in velvet, mule deer tend to stay more in the open in September, therefore easier to find, so the season is set to 4points only. In October, they have changed their coats to the grey colour that blends in so well and their antlers are out of velvet, therefore they go into the timber and are harder to find, therefore season is any buck. Again in November, with the rut and bucks being stupid, they are easier to find, so the season is set to 4 points. This is just based on an article I found online last year. I don't actually know if there is any truth to it.