Can’t speak for mule deer, but I have only ever used corelokts in my .308 for whitetails. Can’t imagine a mule deer would be much different. Never shot out past 250 yards with them but have never had any accuracy issues with them out that far. I have yet to track a deer shot with one, one...
Thanks for the info! Planning on an archery antelope hunt. I have been hunting whitetails in WI for 15 years so just looking to get my feet wet on a budget western hunt for my first time. Planning more for the experience, success would just be a bonus.
How are draw odds for non residents with 0 points in zones with a decent chunk of public? I had done quite a bit of research on WY but what turned me away was probably not being able to buy anything but doe/fawn tags OTC as I’m not sure I can fully commit to a hunt 4 months in advance with...
I’m not as concerned about the hunt being ruined as much as lack of time. Unfortunately due to my work schedule, October gets pretty busy so I am looking to go August or September. But yes, that was my thought with multiple tags. Focus on antelope but I’m sure without a mule deer tag I’d come...
Yeah that’s kind of what I was thinking. We will probably decide to focus on one animal at least for our first go round. I have been doing a lot of research and looking at land in the NW corner north of Belle Fourche but have also heard that area gets pounded? How is the general overall pressure...
Yes, spot and stalk is mostly what we’re after. Trying to do a fun “budget” hunt for our first time out west to learn the land and gain some experience. I figured if I wanted to hunt out of a blind I’d just stay in WI and hunt whitetails at that point.
From what I’ve seen, it looks like SD would be out of the question if I decide to go for antelope and mule deer due to the fact that non residents can’t hunt public for mulies until October 1st. But I also may decide to just focus in on antelope being it’ll be our first time out there.
Looking for advice and any pointers on planning a trip out west. I have been hunting whitetails in WI for 15 years but am looking for my first out of state hunt. I have been doing research for a year now on forums, onX and state websites and think I’ve narrowed it down to antelope and/or mule...