November 5, 2008
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There is a often-referred to acronym that successful mule deer hunters know - FERAL. It should serve as a reminder of the key parts of a muley you’re likely to spot when searching for that big buck. Let’s face it, odds are you’re not going to find a trophy buck just standing in the middle of a field.
F is for the face - train your eyes to pick out the bright white of a mule buck’s muzzle.
E is for the ears - mule deer ears are large, stand out at attention and often masquerade as broad leaves.
R is for the rump - a mule deer’s backside is distinctive, and the round white area with the black point just the bottom side of center is practically a target.
A is for antler - arguably, the mule deer is most often given away by the fact that their antlers rise up away from the rest of their well-disguised body.
L is for legs - though one might think that a deer’s legs were easily hidden, there are few straight objects in nature that form tight groups of four.
August 6, 2008
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Mule Deer Hunting BasicsSkyNewswire.com (press release), Netherlands - Aug 3, 2008If you can build up a jogging pace for at least an hour, you should be capable of climbing the mountains that would be required for mule deer hunting. …
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Source:Mule Deer Hunting Basics - SkyNewswire.com (press release)
July 10, 2008
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State announces deer hunting datesMy Tennessean.com, TN - 5 hours agoBy MIKE ORGAN • Staff Writer • July 10, 2008 The state's deer hunting season and other guidelines for 2008-2009 have been set by the Tennessee Wildlife …
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Source:State announces deer hunting dates - My Tennessean.com
July 8, 2008
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There’s a fair amount to consider when you stumble upon tracks in the field. Knowing what the tracks can tell you before you find them is key to benefiting from the chance discovery.
Check the gait - a buck’s tracks will be less organized, showing a prominent outward kick. Does and younger animals will leave tracks that go in a straight line.
What’s the drag - small deer lift their hooves more completely on soft terrain, heavier deer, and bucks in particular, tend to drag their hooves, leaving clefts in the ground between tracks.
Size matters - bigger deer have bigger feet, and though size isn’t the most reliable indicator, one set of exceptionally large tracks among a myriad of smaller tracks is a sure sign that a big buck is around.
How old is it - it’s hard to tell how old tracks are in the field, but with a little experience, you will learn the difference between sharply-defined new tracks and their less-impressive older cousins.
How many sets - the big bucks like to run on their own, so when there’s a single set of large tracks on their own, you’re probably on to a winner.
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June 23, 2008
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1. Be sure the animal is definitely dead. Don’t get too close until you know for sure.
2. Tag your animal in accordance with local regulations before you do anything else.
3. Roll the animal onto it’s back. If at all possible, the animal’s head should be uphill from it’s tail.
4. Remove the penis and scrotum if required, then cut around the anus. Some hunters recommend tying it off to avoid contamination that fecal matter can cause.
5. Work up from the rectum, cutting through the hide carefully so as not to puncture the innards
6. When you reach the rib cage, turn the animal onto one side and the organs will roll loose, you can then reach under to sever the tissue holding them in place.
7. Reach inside the brisket as far as you can and cut the windpipe, then remove the lungs, heart and liver.
8. The animal is now ready to move. When you reach your destination or camp, hang the animal to allow it to cool while you clean the remaining scraps of tissue from the carcass.
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