During our early season Mule Deer hunts we take advantage of the bucks being in bachelor groups which makes them easier to scout and pattern. Later in the season, we hunt these bucks during the peak of the rut focusing our efforts towards large open forestry cut blocks and cut-lines where big mature bucks are covering territory in search of receptive does. We hunt Mule Deer mostly by spot and stalk methods and occasionally use blinds and tree stands. With the use of four-wheel drive trucks and ATV’s we can cover a lot of the area and get off the beaten path. Getting into some hotspots may take some hiking, but after putting in the extra effort, the reward is that much greater. Hiking and using spot and stalk methods will be needed to get close to animals. Being in better physical health will make your hunt that much more enjoyable and give you a greater advantage for harvesting a real trophy animal.