Mule Deer

Hunt MD883

TOP ALBERTA MULE DEER HUNT
100% SUCCESS AVERAGE OVER 180

Rifle season had just gotten under way at press time and they already had a 213-INCH NON-TYPICAL on the ground.  For the 2012 archery season 8 hunters took 6 bucks scoring on a MONSTER 214, 186, 183, 170, 165 and a 162.  Archery hunts are for 6 1/2 days and include license and tax for $5,500. 

In 2011 they took 5 archery bucks, a 183, 3 in 170’s and a 163.  Rifle season produced 9 bucks for 10 hunters scoring 197 typical, 195 non-typical, 192 typical, 3 in the 180’s and rest in the mid to upper 170’s.

The outfitter specializes in trophy class mule deer for both archery and rifle.  He takes a very limited number of hunters in this trophy unit that is a draw for residents.  The hunt takes place in farm country east of Red Deer near Stettler, Alberta.  It is known for big mule deer, whitetail and hard to believe moose.  This Zone 204 only gives out 125 permits to residents and just a few for non-residents and the area is 40 square miles.      

6-day rifle hunts guided 1x1 are $7,500.  Nice cabin accommodations, meals, and airport pickup in Edmonton.  He also offers a 6-day combination hunt for both whitetail and mule deer for $9,500 guided 1x1 or 10 days for $11,500.  Whitetail success has run 80% or better on bucks averaging 150.  Hunters are responsible for licenses and 5% tax.  Very limited openings.

Jeff Mealy with his big muley that is plus or minus 180 inches taken on Hunt MD883!