Red Fox Biology – Size, Senses, and Adaptability
Explore red fox size, senses, home range, and habits - and what that biology means for hunters.
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Mule Deer Habitat – Elevation, Sagebrush, Oak Brush
Learn mule deer elevation ranges, sagebrush habitat, oak brush zones, and ridge bedding behavior.
Following Doe Groups to Find Bucks
Track doe groups to locate mule deer bucks during rut - bucks follow and tend does unlike other species.
Rut and Migration Hunting Strategies
Strategies for hunting mule deer during rut and migration periods when bucks are most vulnerable.
Magazine Feeding – Diagnosing and Fixing on Prairie Dogs
Diagnose weak springs, bent lips, and follower problems causing magazine feeding failures during high-volume prairie dog shooting sessions.
Planning the Stalk Route – Terrain and Cover
Plan mule deer stalk routes using terrain features, last-cover positions, and backup approaches for undetected movement across open country.
The Stalk Decision – When to Close Distance
Learn to evaluate buck quality, terrain, time, wind, and your ability before committing to a mule deer stalk.
Glassing Migration Corridors and Funnels
Glassing saddles and passes when snow pushes mule deer through traditional migration funnels between seasonal ranges.
Glassing Timing – Best Hours for Seeing Muleys
Learn the best times to glass for mule deer from first light through evening and how to adjust your strategy for midday bedded bucks.
Sun and Glare – Position and Eye Comfort on Prairie Dogs
Managing sun position and glare for comfort and accuracy during all-day prairie dog sessions
Finding Bedded Bucks – The Patient Game
Spot bedded mule deer bucks in open country using patience and optics to find hidden animals.
Wind – Reading Daily Patterns on Prairie Dog Colonies
Daily wind patterns on prairie dog colonies - morning calm periods, midday building, afternoon peaks, and evening drops help schedule shots on tiny targets through the day's changing conditions.
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.