This camp is located in the heart of the blackhills where you are accommodated for at high prairie lodge. As a south dakota native i know which areas hold the most potential for trophy whitetails and the white river area is definitely a top pick. These are the biggest mule deer kills currently entered into the safari club international record book. This hunt took place on south dakota public land in early september 2018. Hunting availability big game hunting outfitter south dakota. A working cattle ranch and big game outfitter in north west south dakota, near the black hills. All hunts include meals, lodging and transportation to and from airport. Successful archery velvet mule deer hunt 2018 western. The mule deer hunts are fair chase and the terrain consists of badlands, draws. Archery tags are guaranteed but rifle tags must be applied for prior to hunting season. Nevertheless, that image of bigboned, heavyracked prairie deer is not a fabrication. Whitetail mule deer hunting with oldaker outfitting. Our clients consistently kill bucks scoring 160200, and hunters should expect to see 1530 bucks per day.
But is there really such a creature or is this simply a fabrication of our imagination bordering on elitism. Giant typical buck confirmed as new south dakota record. South dakota typical firearms whitetail deer record book entry matthew c hofman. Hunts by short pines hunting, llc email phone 6053501983 larry picek address 20557 sd highway 37, huron, sd 57350. This very successful group of ranchers have taken many trophy mule deer and whitetail.
Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite online. It was not that long ago that a new world record whitetail was announced, and now close on it heels we have a new world record archery mule deer. Matthew c hofman south dakota typical firearms whitetail. Typical 140160 bucks potential for 180 whitetail archery typical 120150 bucks potential for 165 semiguided selfguided. Premier archery south dakota whitetail and mule deer hunts. Nov 20, 2018 in late october i spent a week hunting mule deer in south dakota. The opportunity to spot and stalk big mule deer on these ranches is absolutely incredible due to the terrain and peak rut dates.
The hunting area is located in harding county, south dakota. Scott, shoshone county, 1964, elk nontypical, 403 78. Hunting prairie whitetail deer dakota whitetail big. South dakota trophy mule deer hunts guided mule deer hunts. As an avid hunter ryan believes that every hunter wants to have a shot at a trophy deer and we work hard to provide that opportunity to every hunter we book. Weather your after giant whitetails on the bottoms or mule deer in the hills this 5 day archery hunt is action. Experience great south dakota hunting for mule deer, whitetail deer, pheasants, grouse, antelope and partridge. Mule deer, so called because of their large, mule like ears, are a species of deer predominantly found in the western portions of the united states, canada, and mexico. The hills and draws of these river breaks provide abundant habitat for deer. I think that keeping the tags unlimited and limiting where you can hunt is a better option than. We have done the booking for dakota trophy hunt since 1987. Blinds are also used depending on the ability and preference of the hunter. Mule deer hunting tips for tagging a mule pure hunting. Feb 05, 2018 below is a breakdown of top trophy mule deer producing states from 2010 to 2017, and then a more recent look at trend from 2015 to 2017.
Eight months ago, i wrote about a 2016 deer hunt in south dakota where i was lucky enough to be on successful stalks for a mid150s whitetail with my friend casey mendenhall, and a huge 198 mule. South dakota mule deer hunting trophy mule deer hunts. Photos of these deer can be viewed in our hunting photo gallery of recent deer hunts and archived whitetailmulies included in hunt. Follow us to south dakota on a 100% public land mule deer hunt. Hunters can expect mostly mule deer and a good population of whitetail deer inhabiting most of our 3000 acres. Deboers buck is the new south dakota archery recordfine i. This really has been the year for record book bucks. Mar, 2014 gary finns buck he shot in 2004 in meade county measures 188 28. Each year, our hunts are a huge success with several whitetail and mule deer are taken. Deer season archery antlerless only whitetail, season dates. Our south dakota rifle mule deer hunting is nothing short of world class. If anyone wants to help me out and wants to come to ny deer hunting. Fast shooting bows, and draw weights you can hold and shoot a great accuracy with, is what we recommend. All of our south dakota guided mule deer hunts are 1on1.
Hunting prairie whitetail deer dakota whitetail big game hunt. The hunting lands consist of over 100 thousand acres of rolling native prairie, creek bottoms, alfalfa fields and food plots. Trophy fair chase record book caliber whitetail deer gun hunts. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years. South dakota is host to both whitetail and mule deer, with mule deer inhabiting mostly the central and western regions of the state and whitetails abundant throughout. Mule deer hunting on over 1,300,000 acres of south dakota tribal land in four counties is an absolute blast. This trophy deer hunt takes place on 100year old family owned ranch in the heart of south dakota. Gary finns buck he shot in 2004 in meade county measures 188 28.
This blog provides a few tips to help you plan a mule deer trip, and bring home a buck. South dakota archery mule deer hunting black mountain outfitters. Mule deer hunting on over 1,000,000 acres of south dakota tribal land in four counties is an absolute blast. Keys to hunting south dakota mule deer hunt everything. This chart lists the minimum entry scores for all native north american big game animals recognized by the boone and crockett club.
Below is a breakdown of top trophy mule deer producing states from 2010 to 2017, and then a more recent look at trend from 2015 to 2017. With varying terrain such as fields, creeks and rolling hills, all surrounded by our rich crop grounds, make your whitetail or mule deer hunt a success. Exceptional south dakota trophy mule deer hunting is found here at our camps in south dakota. Call early to book these hunts and get full details on the draw. Spot and stalk is what its all about for rifle and archery mule deer hunting in south dakota, especially on private land. South dakota has an app for your phone that shows all public hunting lands. This family run operation has been successfully hosting hunters for over a decade. Residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply for all deer seasons except custer state park and east river deer. In 2016 connor sundberg shot a massive 190 78 gross179 78 whitetail. Wyoming and montana have long been a favored destination for hunters searching for trophy mule deer and whitetail. Jun 17, 2020 the property offers 100% success hunts to wealthy clients for everything from pheasants to mule deer to bison. Texas whitetails regularly appear in the record books, as do minnesota deer and kentucky bucks. The north dakota game and fish department will offer 780.
North dakota to offer 780 nonresident archery deer licenses. I made some poor assumptions about mule deer and south dakota. Archery mule deer and whitetail deer hunts in south dakota semiguided mule deer archery. This land has an abundant habitat for mule deer hunting, whitetail hunting and antelope hunting. As a guest of dakota trophy hunt, almost 170,000 acres of rugged country along the belle fourche and cheyenne rivers are reserved exclusively for you. It was published under the auspices of the national collection of heads and horns, new york zoological society. Dakota safaris has been successfully providing trophy mule deer and whitetail deer hunting experiences since 1965 in western south dakota. Dakota trophy hunt is a corporation of our ranch and about 15 others for the purpose of rifle mule deer and whitetail hunting. We hunt highlymanaged private property in the central portion of the state during the peak of the rut. We presently manage over 15,000 acres of privately owned land in central and western south dakota. Tags are whitetail only or any deer mule deer or whitetail in the blackhills.
Trophy mule deer hunts crooked creek outfitters, llc. Mule deer archery tribal 2021 south dakota, united. The mule deer hunts are fair chase and the terrain consists of badlands, draws, agricultural fields, sagebrush flats and river bottoms. Large numbers of mule deer range in the breaks, while whitetail range on the bottom land. Deer hunting seasons have occurred regularly since the 1950s, with deer hunters harvesting approximately 95,000 deer during the recent record year of 2010. South dakota big game hunting with crooked creek outfitters offers prime mule deer and whitetail hunts, antelope hunts, and predator hunts in almost montana.
South dakota mule deer hunt semiguided south dakota. It was then panel scored after the 60 day drying period and confirmed as the world record archer nontypical mule deer. Mule deer archery tribal 2021 south dakota, united states. Trophies that meet the higherlevel minimum will be included in both the awards book as well as boone and crockett clubs alltime records book, records of north american big game. The hunting area covers over 37,000 acres, some of which borders montana. Just the name inspires images of big boned, heavy racked deer standing alert at the edge of a cottonwood bluff while the last vestiges of yet another spectacular prairie sunset fade overhead. Monster mule deer officially world archery record the. Hunters can also fly into rapid city or sioux falls, south dakota however they will need to rent a vehicle and drive to pierre. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. North dakota to offer 780 nonresident archery deer. South dakota trophy deer hunts dakota trophy adventures. South dakota whitetails offering the finest whitetail. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak.
Minimum entry scores for north american big game boone and. We specialize in offering a spectacular archery mule and whitetail deer hunting experience. Whitetailed deer and mule deer are the most highly sought after big game species in south dakota and throughout north america. According to saskatchewan wildlife federation, dennis bennett arrowed the deer of a lifetime in the arm river area of saskatchewan on 1 october 2018. Dakota safaris south dakota mule deer hunting, whitetail. South dakota whitetails offering the finest whitetail deer.
We have have over 150,000 acres of private ranches in central south dakota with high numbers of big mule deer. Whitetail and mule deer are the most highly sought after big game species in south dakota and throughout north america. After all, bigbodied whitetails have been taken throughout north america. Located on 8,000 acres of pristine western south dakota prairie, the timber lake elk ranch has grown to be one of the largest privatelyowned elk, buffalo and deer herds in the world with more than 700 head, timber lake elk ranch. Mule deer madness video join willi as he traverses the badlands while mule deer hunting. Book your south dakota whitetail mule deer hunt today at 1. We have have over 150,000 acres of private ranches in central south dakota. Massive south dakota buck could unseat two state records. That buck is now under evaluation by two recordkeeping bodies for both the state archery whitetail record and the overall typical whitetail. Gray, a longtime club member, authored the clubs first biggame records book titled, records of north american big game. No, book bucks that cross the magic 170inch threshold into the boone and crockett record books are liable to come from anywhere the whitetail is found. Nonresidents may apply for an east river deer license if there are leftovers available after the drawing.
That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. South dakota hunting big game record book provides the most comprehensive list of big game state records within south dakota. South dakota trophy archery whitetails and mule deer. Though i didnt fill my tag, i learned some valuable lessons. Successful archery velvet mule deer hunt 2018 western south. This is a selfguided, selfmotivated pure hunting adventure. These ranches are located west of pierre, south dakota on and near the cheyenne and bad rivers. South dakota hunting big game record book provides the most comprehensive list. These large western mule deer bucks are managed to provide the hunter with options of coming season after season to beat last years trophy.
Exceptional south dakota trophy whitetail deer hunting is found here at our camps in south dakota. These large western whitetail bucks are managed to provide the hunter with options of coming season after season to beat last years trophy. Nov 29, 2017 eight months ago, i wrote about a 2016 deer hunt in south dakota where i was lucky enough to be on successful stalks for a mid150s whitetail with my friend casey mendenhall, and a huge 198 mule. Below is a list of some of testimonials from individuals who have hunted with us. He heads to the badlands of south dakota in search of an archery, spot and stalk mule deer hunt. Data was obtained using the boone and crockett trophy search database. Every year s of hunters drive through south dakota on their way to hunt mule deer, whitetail and antelope. The south dakota game, fish and parks website has the outdoor related information you need. Finn and tom patterson are the only people to shoot at typical mule deer over a 180 score with a bow in south dakota. If you are looking for the records of south dakota this is the place.
The wyoming and south dakota hunting seasons benefit us by providing us more quality trophy deer coming in from many different travel corridors on our property lines. Big game hunting in south dakota crooked creek outfitter. These large western mule deer bucks are managed to provide the hunter with options of. Mule deer often have slightly larger bodies and racks than the post the 4 biggest mule deer kills in the record books. In the 1900s hunting seasons established by the south dakota department of game. Trophy deer hunting in south dakota grand river lodge. Archery tags are over the counter, and with an early opener. Our area encompasses approximately 150,000 acres of privately owned land north and south of wall, south dakota, along the rugged cheyenne river drainage area. Mar 08, 2021 the number of nonresident any deer bow licenses available in north dakota is 15% of the previous years mule deer gun license allocation. The measurements were quite simple, the length of skull, or the longer antler or horn. In wyoming and montana, thinking only of pheasant hunting and geese pits as they travel through our beautiful state. I shot a nice buck, only to search for him for a day and a half and never recover him. If you fly, you would fly into the rapid city south dakota airport, rent a vehicle and then we are one hour away from the lodge. Weather your after giant whitetails on the bottoms or mule deer in the hills this 5 day archery hunt is action packed.
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