Deer hunters planning to head for okanogan county and its blue ribbon mule deer herds this season may have to do a little. Okanogan valley guide service had one of those seasons that our hunters will remember. Mike eastman, the foremost authority on mule deer hunting, shares tips and tactics, advice on field judging information on high country areas, and supporting photos of big bucks including wyoming living legend, popeye. We ran another 100% opportunity this year with a 96% harvest rate. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. During his tenure within the industry, he has many accomplishments, which include. Sonora is the last place in north america where you can take big mule deer every year. Filmed in the colorado rocky mountains by wildlife photographer, lars wyka, free screen saver.
Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. With some of the largest and most plentiful hunting opportunities for mule deer, white tail deer, elk, moose, cougar, bobcat, lynx and turkey, kettle river outfitters enjoys hunting success rates and. Mule deer of the rocky mountains by wildlife spirits. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Mule deer bucks seen on our property can range from a class to 180plus buck. Mule deer thompson okanagan resource values catalogue. Feb 16, 2016 known as the okanogan trails chapter of the mule deer foundation, members will hold their first major public event next month, the march 12 mule deer summit. Methow river watershed, okanogan county, washington state. Aerial surveys for mule deer in the shuswap and boundary have been limited. Mule deer strategies by walt prothero, paperback barnes. Coming off a food source like alpha or out of apple orchard are very predictable. Combo mule deer and coues deer hunts are also available and are 10 day hunts.
Okanogan highlands outfitters and guide service believe that hunting in washington state is a privilege. It will feature presentations by state and county deer specialists, a university of washington researcher whos been investigating causes of fawn mortality, as well as a wsdot biologist. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Mule deer hunting in bc bc mule deer hunts trophy bc. By 2003, id been scouting and hunting mule deer almost exclusively since 1991, putting in hundreds of days over those years. Exterior is lightly curled at front fore edge, otherwise clean and square. Mule deer of the rocky mountains by wildlife spirits photography collections to view, cds of your favorite animals. Mule deer can be taken on fall hunts along with moose in september, october and november. I am working at rebuilding human relationships to the earth, growing the global from the local and developing new environmental technologies out of close observation of the land. The washington state record for a nontypical mule deer harvested with. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. This is a fair chase, free ranging, wild deer hunt.
If you are looking to test your hunting skills, come hunt mule deer in washington. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman. The okanoganwenatchee national forest has assembled a burned area emergency response team to assess the condition of land denuded of. Kettle river guides british columbia big game hunting. Okanagan okanogan reclaiming the art of living on the earth.
Shuswap and boundary mule deer composition surveys. The okanagan valley of british columbia, canada, is a hunters paradise. Mammal populations, mammals, mule deer, wildlife management. Before deer season opened in okanogan county, state wildlife biologist scott fitkin told me he expected this falls hunt to be the best in half a decade. Washington mule deer hunting guides and outfitters hunting.
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Set in the wilderness of british columbia, the 6400 square mile okanagan valley is a hunters dream come true. We start off the deer season in september with the early archery which lasts up to five days. The area contains an abundance of wild game including cougar, lynx, bobcat, bear, shiras moose, elk, mountain. Spike camps are located throughout this alpine area. Washingtons mule deer range including eastern okanogan, ferry, stevens, chelan, and pend.
Mule deer hunting alberta canada mule deer hunts deer. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. A sensitive nose, keen eyesight and ears that detect the slightest sound make harvesting a mule deer something to be proud of. In mule deer strategies, walt prothero reveals all of. You may even see bighorn sheep, mule or whitetailed deer, black bear, moose and mountain goat on your visit to chopaka. This will help you decide on one of the the mule deer hunts. The results of your hunting trip increases significantly by choosing a okanogan deer hunting guide. Mike eastmans hunting high country mule deer is a good book that covers everything from how to glass, to scoring a mule deer on the hoof, to what equipment you should get. A symbol of the west, the mule deer can be one of the toughest animals to hunt. This is a rugged hunt, but trophy 24 to 30 mule deer are a reality here. Oct 26, 2010 fitkin says he did hear a couple wolf reports from deer hunters. Second progress report on the cooperative okanogan mule deer study, winter, 19721973. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time.
Data from the check station he operates shows it was indeed a slight improvement over last years hunt. Prepare a list of questions to ask your deer hunting outfitter, maybe on subjects like deer habitats or big bucks. And its no wonder that british columbia carries this reputation. Second progress report on the cooperative okanogan mule. Deer hunting guides okanogan, wa trophy whitetail and. Robby is a devoted mule deer hunter who runs a scouting and outfitting business as well. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. We take trophy hunts for mule deer only when they are rutting in november. Mule deer nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. Welcome to chopaka lake chopaka mountain wilderness study area.
Hunt huge desert mule deer in the traditional way in sonora mexico. The population of mule deer in british columbia is approximately 140,000 to 180,000 within the south central interior and the northern ranges. Please book your mule deer hunt early, as these hunts sell out quickly. Washington department of game, 1978 mammal populations 106 pages. The full story appears in david longs excellent book public land mule deer. Region 8 and mu 815 hunter days kill and mule deer harvest for mu 815 from 1990 to 2008.
In the interior, the mule deers traditional winter ranges consist of shrublands in the dry forest zone and on steep south and westfacing sites with broken terrain. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Especially when youre after a crafty, trophy buck, you really have to know what youre doing to be successful. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state. The total is due if the hunter wounds or successfully harvests a buck. Hunting mule deer in washington is a difficult challenge because of the mule deer s incredible survival skills. A little background on david david has been chasing mule deer in the high country for over 35 years and has been involved with the hunting industry for greater than 20 years. Second progress report on the cooperative okanogan mule deer study, winter, 19721973 zeigler, don l on. If you are looking for a trophy mule deer buck we recommend the middle to the end of november when the bucks are.
The area contains an abundance of wild game including cougar, lynx, bobcat, bear, shiras moose, elk, mountain goat, mule and whitetail deer and california bighorn sheep. Trophy mule deer bucks are still found throughout the west, but you have to hunt with the best outfitters, on the best ranches or in the most lightly hunted areas. We hunt and live in okanogan county and run a familyoperated outfitters business offering fullservice hunting guide packages for beginners and veteran hunters. Book your hunting packagerates okanogan highlands outfitters. Covert outfitting is licensed to guide and outfit in the peace river valley of british columbia. Bc mule deer dont receive as much attention as the deer in other corners of north america but thats only because bcs mule deer hunting mecca is a well kept secret. Washingtons largest mule deer herd threatened by fires state. A couple of bucks during august of 2008 above the east side of vaseux lake, b. The two best times to hunt are in september during the archery season or with a rifle in november. Whitetail bucks range from 120class to 170plus bucks.
If you are looking to test your hunting skills, come hunt mule deer in. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Interior is very clean and tightly bound, no marks evident throughout entire book. From 1990 to 1998, the percentage of adult mule deer bucks in the posthunt. Welcome to chopaka lake chopaka mountain wilderness. Washington mule deer hunting guides and outfitters. The project will lead to two book manuscripts in the summer of 20, one on the salmon of the okanagan river, the last major run on the columbia system, and the other on the connection between the manhattan.
A unique collection of muledeer hunting stories, biology, management, and hunting howtos, on north americas top trophy. With some of the largest and most plentiful hunting opportunities for mule deer, white tail deer, elk, moose, cougar, bobcat, lynx and turkey, kettle river outfitters enjoys hunting success rates and trophy animals that set the standard for b. Kettle river guides british columbia big game hunting outfitter. Bart lancaster mule deer hunt in bcs fraser canyon. Avid hunters and anglers, aaron and judy are considered by most locals to have an inside track on the location of trophy mule deer and trout. Aug 17, 2008 a couple of bucks during august of 2008 above the east side of vaseux lake, b. You need to consider the location and type of animal you want to go after. The best muley bucks from the boone and crockett club archives. All of our land has been well managed with good genetics allowing trophy class game to be seen, and harvested year after year. Okanogan mule deer books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Oct 11, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Get the inside story on where to find bucks on public lands, and why where is just as important as how.
Always in demand, this book is the ultimate resource for mule deer hunters. Headquartered in oroville, washington, our experienced guides will lead you to many game hunts in the heart of okanogan including. Some of what you can expect with agua dulce outfitters. Every season went as expected, from early archery, muzzleloader, rifle, to late archery. There are some huge mule deer bucks taken in bc every year. Colorado shooting up record book charts by charlie meyers the denver post. Estimates of annual harvest for mule deer antlered and antlerless during the general season in. Hunt trophy mule deer on the eastern slope of the rocky mountains, in beautiful alberta. Book your all inclusive 5 or 6 day mule deer hunt in bcs fraser canyon with professional hunting guide bart lancaster, or a 6 day all inclusive moose hunt. Hunting mule deer in washington is a difficult challenge because of the mule deers incredible survival skills. Black paperback with glued binding in near fine condition.
We use horses to get to this country and base camp. Draft washington state mule deer management plan wdfw. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In this early season the bucks are really grouped up in bachelor groups.
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