Some hunters think record keeping is an exercise for the egotistical and narcissistic outdoorsman. Clubs like the Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young keep copious records of meticulously scored game animals harvested by hunters. Is this to stroke our own egos? No, it's...
Mule Deer Versus ElkTo start, let’s talk about the difference between mule deer and elk habitat use. Mule deer are habitat specialists while elk are generalists. At a species level this means mule deer have very specific habitat requirements while elk have a broader...
The summer heat is at its peak out West. Morning and evening, hunters are reminded by a cool breeze that the opener isn’t far off. In many states, the first archery seasons for mule deer are soon approaching and now is the time where summer scouting pays huge...
Western big game hunters are incredibly blessed with the opportunity to pursue many different species—each with their own allure and challenges. Ask 10 different hunters what animal embodies the pinnacle of western big game hunting and you will get 10 varying answers....
by Jeff Hoefer, BaseMap From the high desert of the Arizona strip, to the high alpine of the Rockies and Cascades, there’s no other game animal more emblematic of the American West than the mule deer. Chasing the grey ghosts of the West, and their massive deep-forked...