I'm trying to set up a bow hunt spot and stalk Mule Deer Hunt in either the States or Canada for this year 2015. Seems like some of the more solid places are booked up for this year. Anyone out there that can point me in the right direction? Please reply or PM. Thank you!!!

Check with tony (Hntnhrd) who post here, he's got some nice deer in Montana.

Contact Aaron Neilson who posts here on AR or on his website at Global Hunting Resources. They kill some monsters in eastern CO.

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Originally posted by daniel745:
Contact Aaron Neilson who posts here on AR or on his website at Global Hunting Resources. They kill some monsters in eastern CO.

I second that, they hunt quality Mule Deer.

You might contact Hills Guide Service, in Colbran, CO... or PM me. I guide for them and we saw some exceptional bucks last year.

I,have given up on trophy deer and elk hunting in the US. The prices are now as much as a started package for plains game in Africa..

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Originally posted by SkyJacker:
I'm trying to set up a bow hunt spot and stalk Mule Deer Hunt in either the States or Canada for this year 2015. Seems like some of the more solid places are booked up for this year. Anyone out there that can point me in the right direction? Please reply or PM. Thank you!!!

Sent you a PM with two I would contact - first hand experience with both.

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Originally posted by Hasher:
I,have given up on trophy deer and elk hunting in the US. The prices are now as much as a started package for plains game in Africa..

After you factor in all of the cost of safari this isn't entirely true

I never claimed it was bit seeing proces of 6-8k for deer hunts in the us and success rates in the 70% range vs the same money plus airfare to,Africa makes Afroca much more appealing to me.

Now I just put. Cow,elk,and,a,whitetail doe,or two in the freezer and save for another safari.

I kept a detailed price list of my June plainsgame hunt

I tracked every expense

From passports to final US shipping/custom agent

The cost of a $4500 six animal hunt is closer to 3X that by the time the capes hit your door step

The full and entire cost of a PG hunt is rarely discussed

As far as the op's question Aaron Nielson or Bridger Patrini

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Originally posted by Snellstrom:

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Originally posted by daniel745:
Contact Aaron Neilson who posts here on AR or on his website at Global Hunting Resources. They kill some monsters in eastern CO.

I second that, they hunt quality Mule Deer.

Here is your answer!

Thanks for the leads. Keep Em coming!

I will
Say. Contact Aaron Nielsen he is your man for monsters.

Boys - Thanks for the recommendations, much appreciated.

Skyjacker - we will do our best to get you the type of buck you are after. In 2014 we took 14 muleys over 180", hopefully we can get you one too.

Thank you,

Check out Routier Outfitting in Buffalo SD they have taken some nice deer over the years.

Really large trophy mule deer are very difficult to come by. Craig Boddington, in his book Fair Chase in North America wrote:

"I consider a really large trophy mule deer - not necessarily a book deer , but one with mass, length, points, character, and class - as the most difficult trophy in North America... Even with a great tag in the best remaining areas there are no assurances of a great mule deer."

Considering the above, $6,000 to $8,000 or so for a decent chance at a really good mulie does not seem out of line at all. If you are willing to settle for a 150 to 160 or so, you should expect to pay less.

I love big mule deer. I'd love to hunt with Aaron some day myself.

Another vote for Aaron. A client and I are scheduled to hunt with him this year in late October.

Thankyou for posting that photo JGRaider. I dream of hunting such big Mulie bucks and your trophies are simply superb ! I'm very envious but congratulations on taking such fine specimans.

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Originally posted by JGRaider:
I love big mule deer. I'd love to hunt with Aaron some day myself.

WOW! Some great bucks right there!!

I agree!!

Jack Franklin
Lost Creek outfitters
Fountain tire
Brooks Alberta

Takes great deer, many years of success, and works his tail off for you.

If you're still deciding, check with Eric @ Milk Creek Outfitters in eastern Montana. My shot a 5x5 whitetail w/these guys but we saw plenty of nice mule deer, and this wae quite late in the season!