Looking for a monster Mule Deer either this year or next to take with Bow or Crossbow. I'm permitted to hunt during archery season in most states with a Crossbow. Willing to pay big money.

What size is a monster to you?

I would check wildlife systems, or southern CO, or the indian reserve in North western new mexico but all of these will probably be $7500+, CO being the cheapest

contact Dan Harrison with Colorado Mountain Adventures
They had a client shoot one yesterday scored 207 and this was not the biggest deer they saw. They produce 200 plus inch deer every year in Eastern Colorado

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And are you looking to stay in Texas? If willing to travel then go to Sonora or Alberta.

Seems like the biggest Mule Deer that I'm seeing are coming out of Utah. Very expensive, but the trophy quality is just amazing!!!!

If money was no option I would go with Wade Lemons outfit in Sonora. I have hunted with him twice and taken Mule Deer over 200" on both trips. He runs one of the best operations I have ever seen. Truly first class all the way.

I hunted with Wade a couple weeks ago had a little different experince.

You went on a Mule Deer hunt in Mexico a few weeks ago Deer Hound?

I'm very interested to hear about Deer Hound's experience. I've considered hunting with Wade Lemmon myself.

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No I hunted in Utah with him

what were the costs for Lemon's place in Sonora?

Wade Lemon is no stranger to those high fenced Sonora bucks. Just make sure you understand what you're getting into.

Please, would someone elaborate on this.

A few short years ago (3 maybe), he posted a giant buck that they killed in Sonora that the public was lead to believe was a free range buck, only to find out it was in fact raised in a high fenced "pen", and released to be killed by the hunters. Make no mistake, it was entirely legal, just a bit misleading.

yea, defiantly not a good situation

Make sure have deep pockets. Cause that's all is about and a lot of unexpected cost. Make sure you are very clear on what is expected and who is providing what.

Alberta would be my choice. I had some friends up there this week take 3 bucks, all in the low 200's with rifles. One might net book typical.

Not good! I would expect a "reputable" business to provide adequate information, not rely on the customer to inquire or risk a huge surprise.

Who was the outfitter stx? I love big mule deer. Thanks.

I hunted in Sonora 2013, and 2014 with Wade Lemons outfit. Wade Lemon himself was not there but it was no high fence property and the hunt was great. I can only speak from my experience but I have hunted mule deer in Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Sonora. My favorite hunts were by far the Utah and Sonora hunts. There were plenty of Mulies and I would say the majority of them were between 170-190 in Sonora. The hunt was the most expensive Mule deer hunt I have ever been on so be ready. I will share the price I paid just PM me.

P&Y,
What outfitter did you use in Utah? I'm wanting to go there for mule deer.

Mike Gardner
Riata Hunting and Fishing