Whitetail Deer Hunting
 The
whitetail deer, so named for it’s signature tail,
the underside of which is white and often the only part
of the deer one will see as it turns away to run, tail held
up in the process. More and more though, deer are becoming
immune to peoples encroachment, and while not only do they
not run in fear, but will come right up into our yards and
gardens looking for some choice morsel of food. Native in
North America from Canada to Texas, and everywhere in between,
having survived through numerous obstacles, including humans
and their ever spreading cities, on what was their native
lands. The whitetail, at one time the occupier of only rural
areas, now lives among us in our suburbs and even our cities.
They range from just a few in an area, to overly abundant
populations. Many times this can vary in the same area from
year to year depending on weather and other conditions.
They are so abundant and popular that many states even list
the whitetail deer as their state mammal. They are smart
and elusive and big bucks can be difficult to hunt.
A smaller sized sub-species, the Coues white-tailed deer
is primarily found in Arizona and northern Mexico.
 Mule
Deer Hunting
The Mule Deer is a deer whose habitat is in the western
half of North America. It gets its name from its large mule-like
ears. Its closest relative is the White-tailed Deer. The
two species often share natural habitats, and can be mistaken
for one another. The most noticeable differences between
the two is the color of their tails, and their antlers.
The Mule Deer's tail is black tipped. Mule Deer antlers
"fork" as they grow rather than growing and expanding
forward. Each year a buck's antlers start to grow in spring
and are shed after mating season from mid-January to mid-April.
Mule bucks also tend to grow slightly larger than their
white-tailed counterparts, and have somewhat more prominent
ears. Instead of running, Mule Deer move with a bounding
leap (stotting) with all four feet coming down together.
There are two or three subspecies of mule deer:
- Cedros Island mule deer
- Rocky Mountain mule deer
- Black-tailed deer
Call one of our Big Game Hunting Specialists to arrange
your Deer Hunting trip today at
1-800-615-9086. We can assist you with
any questions you may have about your hunt and help ensure
that this is one adventure you'll never forget!
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