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Where to Mule Deer Hunt in 2025: States, Strategies, and Opportunities
Description
In this episode of the Hunt West podcast, host Jaden Bales provides a soup-to-nuts overview of mule deer hunting across various Western states, including Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington.
He discusses the current state of mule deer populations, various management strategies, and the best hunting opportunities available. Jaden also covers specific hunting regulations, season dates, and draws for different weapon types, offering tips for planning successful hunting trips in 2025 and beyond. The episode aims to educate hunters on how to create multi-state hunting plans while considering differences in terrain, buck ratios, and public land access.
SHOW NOTES & MANAGMENT PLANS
00:33 Mule Deer Population Decline
01:08 Planning Your Mule Deer Hunt
04:24 Colorado: The Mule Deer State
Colorado Mule Deer Management Plan >>
11:35 Idaho: General Season Opportunities
Idaho Mule Deer Management Plan >>
15:53 Nevada: Low Density, High Quality
Nevada Mule Deer Management Plan >>
20:37 Montana: General Season Abundance
Montana Mule Deer Management Plan >>
24:59 Utah: Conservative Management
Utah Mule Deer Management Plan >>
28:37 Oregon: Emerging Opportunities
Oregon Mule Deer Management Plan >>
32:42 Wyoming: Diverse Management
Wyoming Management Plans/Reports >>
39:00 Washington: Over-the-Counter Hunts
Washington Mule Deer Management Plan >>
42:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Contact Jaden at Jaden@huntwest.net
Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.