Choose Your Hard: Two Mule Deer Hunts, Two Very Different Paths to Success

What's the price of admission for a successful mule deer hunt? This week, I'm sharing two very different Montana mule deer hunts. First, my buddy James and I headed into the prairie, where we looked over roughly 100 bucks, learned a ton about hunting coulee country, and got James his first mule deer. Then I headed into the snowy mountains alone, where an early alarm, a steep climb, and some lessons from summer scouting and September hunting scouting helped me take home my first November buck. Two successful hunts. Two completely different approaches. We talk about hunting rutting bucks, glassing bedded deer, choosing between access and physical effort, and why the work behind a successful hunt often goes unseen. Plus, some November deer and elk hunting observations for the coming week and a look ahead to 2027 hunt planning. Choose your hard on your next hunt. Otherwise, it'll choose you. Show Links: Email Jaden at Jaden@huntwest.net 2027 Complete Hunt Plans: Reserve your spot >> Sign Up for the Hunt West Digest Email >>