Spotting Scope Use – When and How for Muleys
Learn when spotting scopes help identify distant mule deer bucks and how magnification aids judging before stalking.
Category Big Game
Finding Bedded Bucks – The Patient Game
Spot bedded mule deer bucks in open country using patience and optics to find hidden animals.
Field Judging – Spotting Mature Bucks
Learn to assess mule deer buck maturity in the field by evaluating antler structure, body size, and behavior through optics.
Migration Patterns – Following Elevation Changes
Learn how mule deer migrate thousands of feet down in elevation each fall as snow accumulates, using traditional routes you can hunt.
Glassing Fundamentals for Open Country Muleys
Master systematic glassing techniques to spot open country mule deer before they detect you.
Mule Deer Rut – Less Drama Than Whitetails
Mule deer rut peaks late November with subdued tending behavior - less intense than whitetail chaos.
Escape Behavior – The Stotting Bound
Learn how mule deer stotting affects shots and escape routes in steep terrain
Mandatory Harvest Reporting and Bear Management Data
Learn bear harvest reporting rules - tooth aging, skull measurement, location data, and 24-72 hour deadlines across states.
Quota Systems and Limited Entry Bear Hunts
Learn how quota systems and limited entry draws regulate bear hunting in Montana, Wyoming, and other states requiring applications and preference points.
Spring vs Fall Bear Seasons – Biological and Political Rationale
Spring bear seasons run April-June post-hibernation while fall seasons target August-November hyperphagia feeding, with spring hunting more politically controversial due to orphaned cub concerns.
Hound Hunting Regulations – State Laws and Controversies
State-by-state hound hunting laws and ballot bans
Baiting Regulations State-by-State – Legal Complexity
Bear baiting legal status varies by state with complex rules on sites, quantities, and timelines requiring annual verification.
Cooking with Bear Fat – Using Rendered Lard
Learn how to cook with rendered bear fat as a 1:1 substitute for lard or butter in frying, baking, and sautéing.
Traditional Bear Recipes and Historical Uses
Historical bear recipes from Native American and pioneer traditions adapted for modern food safety standards
Making Jerky from Bear Meat – Drying and Safety
Learn to safely make bear jerky with required 160°F heating to kill trichinosis before or during drying.