Need spot and stalk mulie tips.

txjourneyman · 11-08-2007, 06:09 AM

2 weeks from today I'll be leaving on my first Mule deer hunt. I'm going to a SW Texas 200,000 acre low fence ranch. This will be spot and stalk hunting for the most part. All I know is I need good binos and to keep the wind in my face. I may bring my pop-up also to try to set up on a waterhole. Is that a good idea? I really am pretty clueless about these animals.
I thought about bringing the M/L along but decided against it. This will be strictly a bow hunt. For those of you that have done this before what tips can you offer?
I feel like I should change my name back to Txrookie for a while!

Thanks

txjourneyman · 11-08-2007, 08:21 AM

ttt

Granby · 11-08-2007, 09:03 AM

tx,

It is a very hard task no doubt. Sounds like you are off to a good start as far as the wind (obviously the stronger the wind the better) and the binos. As far as a blind, mulies are very hard to pattern compared to whitetails, especially if you have limited time, however it can be done. When stalking or preparing to stalk if there is a way that you can have a rise, ridge, or any elevation change between you and the deer that will help, just watch your shadows coming over the top and in more open terrain. Sometimes it takes glassing or sitting and waiting a long time for the deer to bed down before you can begin your stalk. This is probably your best bet, especially if you are in more open terrain (sage brush, etc.) Once you are within shooting range there are some different ways to present a shot opportunity. Some prefer to throw a small rock or twig in the direction of the deer to get him to stand, others grunt, it all depends on the situation. Feel free to PM me if you need any more info, I hope this helps and good luck.

txjourneyman · 11-08-2007, 09:28 AM

Thank you.

mtfreezer · 11-08-2007, 10:32 AM

Get some knee and elbow pads. Gloves that can get your hands from being cut up when you are crawling. A bow sling comes in handy as well if you don't have one already. The distance to the target looks shorter then it is in open county, so a range finder is helpful to me. I also carry a snake bit kit.

txjourneyman · 11-08-2007, 10:35 AM

I never would have thought of the pads for crawling! Thank you! Keep 'em coming!