Mule Deer
These are all locations that we have personally vetted and picked, and work closely with throughout each year. We communicate all details/logistics and make the process smooth for our clients and the outfitters. We assist with all licenses/tags, gear lists, logistics, etc..
We know that once you decide on booking a group, you’ll feel pressure hoping everything goes smoothly and everyone has great feedback. That’s why we do what we do. We know this is very important for you and your clients, and building closer relationships while on these trips together…is a priority.
Some of these options have 5 star lodges/food and that’s their specialty. Whereas others have 5 star service in their field, but may be lodged in more rustic cabins or traditional elk hunt style wall tents with cots and wood stoves. This is where we come in- and discuss your needs/preferences, and get you the best options to review and then go over them with you and answer any questions you may have.
Opportunities
Check out all our Mule Deer Opportunities.
British Columbia Mule Deer Trip #1
Description:
When you first meet our BC outfitter you will know right away that he is the real deal. One of the best tests for a good outfitter is seeing clients that came back empty handed on their hunt and immediately rebook for the following year. The Outdoor Solutions crew travels to see BC as much as possible to hunt with these guys when you leave you will know that every possible effort was made to get you on your animal.
With a new territory added to his current territory it has opened up the possibility of fantastic combo hunts.
Elk/Black Bear/Wolf Combo
Moose/Elk/Wolf Combo
Mule Deer/Whitetail/Wolf Combo
What’s Included: Airport pick up, meals and lodging, 8 days of guided hunting, field prep and trophy care
Not Included: License, tag, GST (tax) BC Hunt Preservation Fee, Gratuities, meat processing
Accommodations: Can vary from tent camp, to cabins or their lodge. Outdoor Solutions team will make sure you are prepared based on which camp you are hunting.
Trip Duration: 8 days of hunting
Cost:
2×1, 8 day moose hunt: $9,950 + tax
1×1, 8 day moose hunt: $14,350 + tax
Elk/black bear/wolf combo: Full 8 days of hunting. Guided 1×1-Price is $11,750/person + tags. River float hunt some days, spike camp. Hike hunt some backcountry other days. Sept 10-Oct 10 every year
Moose/Elk/ Wolf Combo: 8 hunting days: $15,550–guided 1×1. River hunt and backcountry hunt. Takes place early to mid October
Mule Deer / Whitetail/ Wolfcombo in November–Price is $7,150/person-guided 1×1-during the rut
Location: North East of Prince George
How to get there: Fly into Prince George BC where the outfitter will pick you up
Tags/License:
Application Deadline:
Season: Mid-September to the first week in November
Idaho Mule Deer Trip #1
Idaho Mule Deer Trip #2
Description:
These hunts take place in SE Idaho, in the backcountry of the Caribou Targhee National Forest, Unit 66 – which is not far from Regions G & H in Wyoming. But unlike Wyoming, this Idaho hunt comes with a guaranteed tag through the outfitter!
–This is a deep horseback/ pack in backcountry hunt, typically hunting high country mule deer and/or elk. This is a full 7 day trip, with 5 full hunting days. Camp is several miles deep, usually 4-10 miles, a few hours on horseback, with outfitter wall tents with cots and stoves, and also a cook tent for the warm meals.
–These guides have decades of experience hunting, fishing, and packing into remote backcountry areas. Their horses are also tried and true backcountry animals. No need to be experienced with horses for these trips, but the physical ability for long hours in the saddle is a must. They will strive to give you the experience of a lifetime and access to country that is very difficult to access without horses!
What’s Included: Tent camp lodging, meals, 2×1 guide, game prep.
Not Included: 6% Idaho tax, license, tag, gratuities
Accommodations: Backcountry tent camp
Trip Duration: 1 pack in day, 1 pack out day 5 days of hunting
Cost: $7500 per person 2×1 guide service or Add $1250 for 1×1
Location: These hunts take place in SE Idaho, in the backcountry of the Caribou Targhee National Forest, Unit 66 – which is not far from Regions G & H in Wyoming
How to get there: Jackson Hole (appx 50 miles from trailhead) or Idaho Falls (appx 40 miles from trailhead). Outfitter will pick up and drop off at either of these airports- for $200/person (includes both ways).
–Salt Lake City airport is an option also, just a farther drive, and outfitter charges $300/person for SLC pick up/drop off (includes both ways).
Tags/License: Changes Annually
Application Deadline: N/A Guaranteed Tag
Season: Archery: September Rifle: October
Wyoming Mule Deer Trip #1
Description:
The Outdoor Solutions team has been on this ranch numerous times and our clients have had tremendous success over the years. It is rare for a client to leave without a shot opportunity and we have never had a client leave unsatisfied with the performance of our outfitter. Outdoor Solutions has secured the first rifle season for our clients and would like for you to join us.
Hunters are transported by side-by-side ATV’s to their hunting area but from there, it’s boots on the ground so be prepared to do some hiking and lots of glassing. While the elevation can range from over 7,000′ to over 10,000′ the terrain is not terrible compared to most Western Mule Deer hunting standards.
Our hunters can expect to see bucks ranging from 160 to 180 and most years clients have an opportunity at bigger bucks.
What’s Included: Chef-prepared Meals 5 Star Lodging Guide Service Game Prep
Not Included: License, tags, and gratuities
Accommodations: With over 8,000 square feet of luxurious living space, this ranch sits in the middle of 100 square miles of mountain wilderness that is teeming with trophy mule deer, trophy elk, and trophy Shiras Moose. This magnificent lodge is surrounded by quaking aspen, cedar trees, bubbling streams and even features a couple of fishing ponds.
Trip Duration: 5 nights 4 days of hunting
Cost:
$9995 1×1 Rifle
$8995 1×1 Archery
Location: South West Wyoming just East of Evanston
How to get there: Hunters hunting the southwest parts of the state will fly into SLC International, rent a car, and make the 1 to 2-hour drive depending on where you will be lodged. Hunters hunting the northern part of the state will fly into Sheridan or Cody, Wyoming where pick-up will be arranged
Tags/License: Contact Outdoor Solutions for help with license/tags
Application Deadline:
Season: Sept thru Nov
Wyoming Mule Deer Trip #2
Description:
With a very high success rate, experienced guides (some have been there for almost 20 years) great organizational skill, this outfitter has quickly become our go to outfitter for elk and mule deer. This is a back country, tent camp based, horseback hunt. Even though the terrain can be tough, the horses do most of the work.
Hunters can expect an 80% success rate on bulls ranging from 270 to 310 and often times opportunities for bigger. Deer hunters can expect a 80 to 90% success rate on bucks ranging from 165 to 180 and there are opportunities for bucks over 200″!
What’s Included: Tent camp lodging, all meals, Guide service, Game Prep
Not Included: License, tags, Gratuities
Accommodations: Some of the nicest tent camps you will ever stay in, with raised floors, wood or propane heaters, there are also a shower tent with hot water heater and a mess tent for all of your meals. There will also be a full time cook to prepare all of your meals.
Trip Duration: 5 full days of hunting
Cost: 2×1 $7000 1×1 $7500
Location: Close to Jackson Hole, WY
How to get there: Fly into Jackson Hole, WY and Outdoor Solutions will provide directions for the 70 mile drive to camp.
Tags/License: Deer $718 and Elk $1300 Outdoor Solutions recommends purchasing a preference point the year before for elk and Mule deer will take at least 2 preference points for Unit H and 5 points for Unit G
Application Deadline: January 31st
Season: Sept thru Oct
Utah Mule Deer Trip #1
Description:
This camp and hunt is on a 17,000 acre private ranch with no other hunters to worry about. Hunters can hunt right from camp on foot and off of Polaris Rangers. This ranch has a wide variety of terrain that hold both elk and mule deer alike.
Hunters can expect to see bucks in the 160 to 180 range with opportunities for bigger. Elk will range from 260 to 320, with bulls getting the 340 range during wet years.
What’s Included: Airport pick up, all meals, Guide service, Game Prep
Not Included: License, tags, Gratuities
Accommodations: Rustic cabins with electricity
Trip Duration: 5 full days of hunting
Cost:
$10,000 2×1
$10,700 1×1
Location: South of Salt Lake City 2 hours
How to get there: Fly into Salt Lake City where the outfitter will pick you up or Outdoor Solutions will provide driving directions.
Tags/License: Approximately Deer $278 to $468 Elk $403 to $810 License $65
Application Deadline:
Deadline: March 1st
Season: August thru November
Colorado Mule Deer Trip #1
Description:
One of Outdoor Solutions highest positive feedback from clients outfitter in our lineup. This family operates their archery, muzzle loader, rifle, deer, elk and bear hunts on private lands and under special use permits issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management encompassing over 50,000 acres.
One of Outdoor Solutions highest positive feedback from clients outfitter in our lineup. This family operates their archery, muzzle loader, rifle, deer, elk and bear hunts on private lands and under special use permits issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management encompassing over 50,000 acres. You won’t be coming here to shoot a 350’’ bull but what you will see are lots and lots of elk with very high shot opportunity. Their mule deer on the other hand, will rival some of the best known areas in North America! They pride themselves on good shot opportunities, great camp camaraderie, and a high percentage of return clientele each year.
What’s Included: Meals, Lodging, Guide Services, Pack Services
Not Included: License, Gratuities, and Processing
Accommodations:
“The Ranch” 5-man camp
Accommodations include a separate hunters cabin “North Camp” for you to relax and unwind. This two story log cabin has electricity, radiant heat and running water. Cell phone service at camp and all over the ranch is good; however there is no Internet other than the service provided by your cell phone carrier.
Guides and cooks stay in “South Camp”. This fully functioning log cabin has most of the amenities of a home; electricity, shower, comfortable seating as well as satellite TV to catch those “oh so” important fall games. Our cooks have only one job, and that is to prepare delicious meals. Plan to hunt hard, eat well and create memories of a lifetime.
“Grams” 2-man camp
Accommodations at this property include a trailer house for you to relax and unwind. The house has electricity, TV, radiant heat, and a full functioning bathroom and kitchen. Cell phone service at camp is relatively good, however there is no Internet other than the service provided by your cell phone carrier.
Cooks will arrive each day early in the morning and will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner before retiring to their homes that evening. Guides too, will arrive early in the morning and will guide from sun up to sun down before returning to their homes.
Trip Duration: 4-day hunts (arrival day prior, departure day after)
Cost: $5900.00 / species, $8300.00 combo deer/elk (Includes Landowner voucher for mule deer if needed)
Location: Meeker, CO
How to get there: Fly into Grand Junction or Denver. Rental car to Meeker.
Tags/License: Elk $661.00 Deer $396.00 Bear $351.00
Application Deadline: (April 3rd)
Season: Archery, end of August to end of October Rifle, Mid September to end of November.
Colorado Mule Deer Trip #2
Description:
This hunt takes place on a 9,000 acre private ranch and BLM near Montrose CO. This is a great opportunity for a true elk and mule deer combo. Hunters will typically see plenty of elk in the 260 to 300 range with opportunities for larger.
With only 5 hunters maximum per camp, hunters have the private ranch and landlocked BLM to themselves.
What’s Included: Lodging (ranch house), Meals, Guide, Game Prep
Not Included: License, Gratuities
Accommodations: Ranch House for the lodge
Trip Duration: 5 day hunts (7 calendar days)
Cost: $6500 Elk
Location: Montrose, CO
How to get there: Outdoor Solutions will provide driving directions
Tags/License: Appx $650. 1st season is draw, April 1st is deadline.
Application Deadline: (April 3rd)
Season: Mid-October to Early November
Colorado Mule Deer Trip #3
Description:
This hunt takes place on a 48,000 acre private ranch, located near Trinidad, CO. This is in the foothills and lower country with lots of hay fields, meadows, creek bottoms, etc.
We have been 100% success on this mule deer hunt for numerous years, and it’s an easy tag to draw! However, only appx 9 spots are available every year for this mule deer hunt. This ranch is known for big bucks, ranging from 165-200”+.
What’s Included: Lodging (ranch house), Meals, Guide, Game Prep
Not Included: License, Gratuities
Accommodations: Ranch house sits on part of the 100,000 acre ranch.
Trip Duration: 5 day hunts (7 calendar days)
Cost: $5,500 – 2×1
Location: East of Trinidad, CO
How to get there: Fly into Colorado Springs (closest), or Albuquerque and drive to the camp.
Tags/License Appx $380. These are draw tags…easy to draw. And if you do not draw, a landowner voucher is probably available for $1,500
Application Deadline: Appx April 1st every year. These are easy draw tags. However, if you do not draw, landowner vouchers are usually available.land
Season: Rifle: Mid-Late October. Possibly early November if tag allows.
Nebraska Mule Deer Trip #1
Description:
We did our first hunt here in 2004 and have been going back ever since, plus we have sent dozens and dozens of clients here over the years all with great success!
They sit right in the middle of the Nebraska Sandhills, which offers terrain like no other in North America. Hunts are conducted on private cattle ranches with very little pressure and produce trophy mule deer and whitetail deer. One of the great things about hunting here is your tag is good for either species, you may start your hunt with a Mule Deer in mind but see a Whitetail that you just can’t pass up.
What’s Included: Meals, lodging, guide service, game prep, and trophy care
Not Included: License, tag, and gratuities
Accommodations: Very nice lodge, recently renovated and set up with 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms
Trip Duration: 4 days and 5 nights
Cost: $4750
Location: Central Nebraska (North West of Grand Island)
How to get there: Outdoor Solutions will provide you with driving directions.
Tags/License: $242
Application Deadline:
Season: October thru December
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