Mule deer help!!

[Island Blacktail]

Planning on going to the mainland for the first time for a mule deer hunt. I only have 5 days off from work at the end of the season from December 5th - 10th. Not looking for peoples local hot spots just some general direction on where to maybe try for a big buck. I don't need meat so if i don't see what I'm looking for I won't be shooting. So I Probably won't be shooting. Feel free to PM me with any info that might help me. If anyone wants any info on Island Blacktail, Bear, or Elk, PM me I would be happy to help.

Thank you

[guest]

I blacktail,
Maximize your efforts, go to a region with any buck open, Reg 3 until the end of Oct. is open for any buck and not to far from the Island in many areas. Try above Lytton, towards Merritt. You can come in from Boston Bar or various roads off the Thompson River, if you have a quad or motor bike that can be a huge help. Check logging clearings, access the alpine if you can, call a C/O and don't be afraid to ASK Q's.
Plus do not be fussy for your first Muley, that call to a C/O could be well worth it. Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Merritt, Lower Nicola, you don't always have to go high this time of year, find does and your likely to see spikes or smaller bucks, the big boys are not around in numbers for a while, yeah the odd one gets hammered now but later is generally better.
The Rut is your best chance any where other then opening day. The Rut for the southern 1/2 of the province for M/D Starts about the 1st to 3rd week of Nov. but so does the 4pt. rule so good luck to you. I have shot bucks in all these areas from Sept. to Dec. ...
who knows you might find a new hot spot for your self.
C/T

[Blainer]

Snow may be an issue at that time of the year.
Region 8 is closed at that time,and I would concentrate in region 3.
Bostonbar to Kamloops.
pm Jelvis as he seems knowledgable and helpful.

[Island Blacktail]

Thanks for the feed back guys!! feel free to PM me with any info or if you want any info about Vancouver Island fishing or hunting.

[Mr. Dean]

All I can say is carry chains (good ones).

[Island Blacktail]

Thanks dude

[thepitchedlink]

WHat do you guys mean region 8 is closed? It's just 4 point now

[NaStY]

Region 8 is open from nov 25th to dec 10th for any buck mule deer and any sex white tail. Bow only though.....

Geese and grouse are still open as well.....

[johnk]

I was under the impression Region 8 closed Nov.10th. Is this not so?

[NaStY]

Not for me or anyone else that reads the regs. But maybe for you though?