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07-26-2015, 07:26 PM
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Southern Alberta Mullies
Hey guys,
Its been a few years since I have been poking around southern Alberta, just wondering how the deer have been doing down there I have my own spots just looking for general info on the deer herd, and how the winter kills have been. More specifically around 151, 152. Starting to get that itch and am looking forward to some spot and stalk in the river basins and coulees.
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07-26-2015, 07:30 PM
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You are in for a big let down....Big bucks are pretty much a thing of the past.
Jim
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07-26-2015, 07:36 PM
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lucky for me im not a picky hunter then! I just love the thrill of spot and stalk hunting, success is just a bonus
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07-26-2015, 08:10 PM
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Not looking too elite around here
Thx for the info Halfton
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07-27-2015, 05:12 AM
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mulie herds
We've experienced a few mild winters for a change, but unfortunately, the herds have not yet recovered from the big CWD culling.
Drought conditions will also effect horn growth in lots of areas. Prairies looking severely burnt here already!
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07-27-2015, 08:08 PM
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Last winter good for deer
But 2 previous hurt population badly
Need one or2 more good winters and bucks should be nice
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07-28-2015, 12:57 PM
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I will be out spotting this up coming month I have 50,000+ acres from 102,116,148,150 etc. All coulee and river areas. I have a binder built with almost 200,000 acres of permission hunting lands, maps, directions, etc. I also google earth the hell out of the south region. I am all about putting on the miles for the spot and stalks. Maybe ill see you around the 150's WMU's.
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07-28-2015, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cdales
I will be out spotting this up coming month I have 50,000+ acres from 102,116,148,150 etc. All coulee and river areas. I have a binder built with almost 200,000 acres of permission hunting lands, maps, directions, etc. I also google earth the hell out of the south region. I am all about putting on the miles for the spot and stalks. Maybe ill see you around the 150's WMU's.
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That is an unreal amount of land... I have lived here my entire life and own dirt and can't imagine trying to figure out tracks of land as you have described. Better bring a fuel card, your going to need it 
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07-28-2015, 02:34 PM
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Oh! and a few pairs of boots with a pack of moleskin for blisters lol.
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07-28-2015, 04:09 PM
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Just got back from a 2 day scouting trip.... Numbers are way down, not sure how this years hunt is going to pan out yet 
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07-28-2015, 09:05 PM
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what WMU? I'm off to scope out Sask This weekend Then heading down south of Med Hat weekend after.
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07-28-2015, 09:22 PM
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Most anything in the eastern portion of the province will need another 2-3 years of mild winters and some help from srd not flooding the area with tags before there are any number of mature bucks around.
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07-28-2015, 09:45 PM
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All I read is negative stuff on here about numbers down, monster mule deer a thing of the past, a few more years maybe, hard winters, etc etc its like everyone seems to believe this is true or they try lead people to think this.. I happen to have pictures of 10-12 Mule deer 170-200+ inch with still a month of growth left from last set of pictures. Get out and do some spotting, put on the KM's and give it 100%.
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07-29-2015, 12:42 AM
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People need to get out more. Mulies in the "south" are doing fine. Change your boots maybe lol.
Your idea of south differs from mine.
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07-29-2015, 06:44 AM
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A friend of mine and his brother both shot monster mulies last year down south. I'd definelty get it mounted if it was me. He also used his bow and stalked a huge 5x5 white tail same hunt. They're down there, it's just the effort to put into the hunt. Good luck everyone.
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07-29-2015, 09:38 AM
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Unfortunately with the harsh winters of past, coupled with the increased pressure in the South from excess tags, the age structure is not near as strong as many are portraying.
Going to take multiple years, good winters and some restraint to allow this species to flourish again in the South.
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07-29-2015, 09:39 AM
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Gone Hunting
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Originally Posted by Sledhead71
Unfortunately with the harsh winters of past, coupled with the increased pressure in the South from excess tags, the age structure is not near as strong as many are portraying.
Going to take multiple years, good winters and some restraint to allow this species to flourish again in the South.
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very true in this area as well.....
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07-29-2015, 10:01 AM
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im seeing tons of deer, but im not the best at scoring, but there was 2 bucks that stood out to me.
probably 170-190". really wide and tall
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07-29-2015, 04:55 PM
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Nobody?
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Originally Posted by cdales
All I read is negative stuff on here about numbers down, monster mule deer a thing of the past, a few more years maybe, hard winters, etc etc its like everyone seems to believe this is true or they try lead people to think this.. I happen to have pictures of 10-12 Mule deer 170-200+ inch with still a month of growth left from last set of pictures. Get out and do some spotting, put on the KM's and give it 100%.
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Seriously, nobody chimed in?
Good job CDales, post slob pics and pin it on your iphone when and where you drop em.
Hahahaha. Kidding. Good luck in 2015. Welcome to the goat rope.
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07-29-2015, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdales
All I read is negative stuff on here about numbers down, monster mule deer a thing of the past, a few more years maybe, hard winters, etc etc its like everyone seems to believe this is true or they try lead people to think this.. I happen to have pictures of 10-12 Mule deer 170-200+ inch with still a month of growth left from last set of pictures. Get out and do some spotting, put on the KM's and give it 100%.
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Post pics and your guess on the score of these deer. I bet you are way off and over scoring animals. I have herd this for years from so many people. Always ends up being way smaller after they are dead. Good enough reddeerhunter?
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07-29-2015, 05:30 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen. Lol. Congrats on your success!
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07-29-2015, 06:03 PM
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Things are on the rebound around here, not great still but not that bad.. I think a week in the right area and a guy should get a good but, depends how fussy you are. Fawn numbers look great this year, lets hope for a couple good winters and things should be looking really good.
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07-29-2015, 08:42 PM
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Nope, no big mule deer left in the south.
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08-06-2015, 01:33 PM
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The south is a big area. If your looking at 150 area you will find some deer but your going to work for em. I think that area and most other areas in the south need a couple years for the quality to be where it should be. Bucks are getting harvested a couple years before they should be because of numbers being down and too many hunters.
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08-06-2015, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildCanuck
Nope, no big mule deer left in the south.
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I am not to show this years bucks yet but this was buddies from last year...
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08-06-2015, 02:17 PM
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NICE! There are crankers everywhere. Like you say put in the time! It helps to hunt close to home, that way you can spot everyday. Not only get out a few times, see not much and then assume there are no big ones.
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08-06-2015, 02:51 PM
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08-06-2015, 02:57 PM
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Nice Deer sharpie.
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