Mule Deer Bedding

Brachii · Sep 20, 2017

With elk, if you aren't in your glassing spot by sunrise, you've already missed out on prime movement. I was wondering what a Mule deer's daily schedule looks like-- when are they moving versus bedding during the day? Thanks!

Deleted member 20812 · Sep 20, 2017

It depends. I've seen them in lockdown by daybreak, and I've seen them move anywhere from a quarter to a half mile away in the middle of the day for no apparent reason. Weather, hunting pressure, and proximity to the rut all come into play in this also.

mtnkid85 · Sep 20, 2017

I won't quit glassing until 10-11ish if I can. Ive found you will often catch them going to there morning bed at first light, then they will change beds one more time midmorning. Sometimes thats just changing sides of a tree and sometimes its crossing the drainage.

lcgordon711 · Oct 3, 2017

Pm sent

Deleted member 16014 · Oct 3, 2017

JLS said:
It depends. I've seen them in lockdown by daybreak, and I've seen them move anywhere from a quarter to a half mile away in the middle of the day for no apparent reason. Weather, hunting pressure, and proximity to the rut all come into play in this also.

Agreed. The bottom line for me is stay on the glass whenever feasible. Work angles and reglass stuff after you move. I've killed my two biggest bucks in the afternoon by being diligent with binos.

Mule Deer Bedding

Brachii

Member

Deleted member 20812

Guest

mtnkid85

Well-known member

lcgordon711

New member

Deleted member 16014

Guest

Similar threads

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Share this page