COLORADO TROPHY MULEYS $8000
REQUIRES 6 TO 16 POINTS TO DRAW
LANDOWNER VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
The outfitter primarily hunts 3 adjoining units. Two units should only take 6 points to draw the second season and the other unit just 7 points. The third season is tougher, taking about 8 points for two units and 13 for the third unit. The fourth season is over the top requiring 20 and 24 points. Archery tags can normally be drawn with 2 or 3 points. He has private properties varying from mountain country with oakbrush hillsides to agricultural property including alfalfa and hay fields and he also hunts some BLM.
2025 he only had one bowhunter and they were on a 190 inch buck a couple times, but it didn’t come together.
First rifle his 6 hunters tagged 4 bucks and a couple hunters passed looking for 180 class. Second rifle went 9 for 10. Third rifle he had 2 hunters kill one buck, HCU’s Les Compton 184 inch and the other hunter passed.
2024 he had 3 archers kill a 183 inch buck. One hunter had a 190 class buck at 15 yards but was a head on shot and he did the right thing and passed. The other hunter missed a mid-170’s buck several times.
First rifle 5 hunters killed a 173, 170 and 3 management bucks. Second rifle first half all 5 hunters were management guys. Second half had 5 trophy deer hunters kill 4 bucks, 190, 176, 175 and a big 3×4.
Archery and muzzleloader are $8,000 for 5 days guided 1×1, second season rifle is 4 days and third season rifle is 4 days and fourth season is 5 days, all are $8,000 with escalating trophy fees of $500 for every 10 inches over 169; deer harvested gross scoring 170 to 179 inches has a $500 trophy fee added to the price, 180 to 189 is $1,000, 190 to 199 is $1,500 and any buck taken scoring over 200 inches is $2,000. 2 or 3 points are needed to draw an archery tag or landowner vouchers can be purchased for around $2,000.
Second gun season (first deer rifle) vouchers are sometimes available from $2,000 to $3,000 depending on which unit and private land only tags or unit wide tags, which are priced higher. Third season (second deer rifle) vouchers are $4,000 to $6,500 depending on unit and type. Fourth season vouchers can be anywhere from $6,500 for private land to $10,500 for a unit wide voucher.
Cabin or ranch house accommodations with airport pickup included at Montrose or fly into Grand Junction and rent a car. Early April draw deadline, with limited 2026 openings. This is a good opportunity for a hunter with 6 or 7 preference points for a second season mule deer hunt or 9 plus points for third season.
HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have hunted with this outfitter. Hunt MD163. MD163 Hunt Photos.
MONTANA MISSOURI BREAKS
MULE DEER 4 DAYS 2X1 $6000
2025 – 29 BUCKS 29 HUNTERS
2024 – 30 BUCKS 32 HUNTERS
2023 – 35 BUCKS 38 HUNTERS
This outfitter located in eastern Montana hunts the Missouri River Breaks in the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge. This area is known for high deer numbers on respectable bucks in the 140 to 160 inch class. He also has 3 private ranches where they manage for trophy quality by strictly limiting the number of deer harvested.
2025 all 29 mule deer hunters tagged bucks with the top 2 breaking the 170 mark and also a couple good 160’s. He had 5 hunters kill whitetails, nothing huge.
2024 his 32 hunters tagged 30 bucks, one guy missed a couple, and the other unsuccessful hunter passed on bucks, he was a repeat hunter. Deer numbers were still down, and most bucks taken were older mature bucks, but antler quality was down mostly due to drought conditions.
Most hunts take place in the refuge where the outfitter utilizes Lund boats with 200 hp motors on Fort Peck Lake to access different hunting areas. He also has 3 private ranches totaling over 70,000 private acres available to hunt.
These 4 day hunts guided 2×1 are $6,000 with new lodge accommodations and meals, starting the third Saturday of October and ending about November 20. Pronghorn can be added for only $1,000 on the first 3 mule deer hunts if you draw a tag.
Draw deadline is April 1 and PREFERENCE POINTS CAN BE ACQUIRED JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30. Normally it takes 1 preference point plus you need to purchase an additional point with your application to draw a deer tag. It typically takes 4 or 5 points minimum for pronghorn. Tags can sometimes be drawn in the first year applying. Hunt MD219.
HUNTERS INTERESTED IN MONTANA MULE DEER AND OR PRONGHORN NEED TO ACQUIRE PREFERENCE POINTS FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30. MULE DEER TYPICALLY TAKES A MINIMUM OF 1 PREFERENCE POINT PLUS YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL POINT WITH YOUR APPLICATION. PRONGHORN CAN BE DRAWN WITH 2 OR 3 POINTS BUT ARE STILL NOT A GUARANTEE. ONLY 3 POINTS CAN BE ACCUMULATED BEFORE USING THEM OR THEY ARE CANCELLED OUT, SO YOU CANNOT SAVE FOR SEVERAL YEARS WAITING TO USE THEM LIKE MANY OTHER STATES. GO TO THE MONTANA FISH AND WILDLIFE WEBSITE.
#1 MONTANA SUPER MULEY HUNT
FIRST CLASS OPERATION
$8950 2X1 5 DAYS
This outfitter has about 370,000 private acres located in the Miles City area of southeastern Montana.
They run about 25 trophy mule deer hunters per year and typically maintain a 90 percent success rate. They specifically target deer in the 5 1/2 year or older age bracket. They do not want to shoot young deer even if they score well. The average buck harvested is in the mid 160’s and they normally will take a few deer reaching the 180 mark.
5 day hunts guided 2×1 and running from late October to Thanksgiving are $8,950 2×1 or $9,950 1×1. If you draw a pronghorn tag it can be combined with mule deer on the first 3 hunts for an additional $1,500. Super nice lodge accommodations, great meals, along with camp camaraderie makes this a class hunt.
They also offer MANAGEMENT DEER HUNTS PRICED AT $5750 for big 2×4 or 3×3 type bucks they want to cull out of the herd.
Draw deadline is April 1 and PREFERENCE POINTS CAN BE ACQUIRED JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30. Normally it takes 1 preference point plus you need to purchase an additional point with your application to draw a deer tag. It typically takes 2 or 3 points minimum for pronghorn. Due to repeat bookings, openings are very limited. Hunters fly into Billings and rent a car for the 1 hour drive or airport pickup can be arranged at $400 roundtrip. Call ahead to get on the schedule and get your preference point. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have hunted with this outfit. Hunt MD79.
HONEY HOLE RANCH $27,500
TOP TROPHY MULE DEER HUNT
ONLY 2 HUNTERS PER YEAR
If you want a chance at a 190 inch deer this is the place. It is a small private free-range ranch known as the Honey Hole because it is exactly that for big deer and big elk. It is on the Utah/Nevada border.
2025 finished 2 for 2 and the best buck taken grossed 194. The buck they were after was seen before season but wasn’t seen during the hunt.
2024 they had 2 deer hunters, and one killed a monster 9×9 grossing 227 inches. The other hunter got on a buck they estimated to go 210, but it didn’t work out. This buck was still running with a few other 190 plus bucks after the season.
This deer hunt is not physically demanding as much of the time is spent glassing agriculture country in low country.
5 days 1×1 is $27,500 for deer with very nice house accommodations. Deer hunts are the third week of October and rifle elk hunts are during the September rut. Hunters need to apply for the tag before the March 1 deadline. Hunt MD255.
SMALL COLORADO OUTFITTER
AGRICULTURE AND LOW COUNTRY
MULE DEER $6000
This is not a trophy hunt, just a good chance to take a nice representative buck and not be in top shape. Mostly private land along with some BLM makes this a nice relaxing hunt.
2025 first deer rifle season went 4 for 4 on deer including a couple making 170 class and second season 2 for 2.
2024 first deer rifle season finished with 4 hunters tagging 4 bucks, including an old cactus buck and the rest grossing close to 150 inches. Second season went 2 for 2 on 140 inch type deer.
5 day hunt guided 2×1 for $6,000 includes doublewide accommodations and meals. Season is late October into early November. Deer hunters should be able to draw a tag with 1 or 2 points, if not vouchers may be available for up to $2,000. Draw deadline is early April. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this hunt. Hunt MDM554.
COLORADO TROPHY DEER UNIT $7000
BUCKS AVERAGE 175
12 POINTS TO DRAW SECOND SEASON
18 POINTS TO DRAW THIRD SEASON
This is a premier hunt that requires 12 preference points minimum to draw second season or 18 for third season. If you have the points this is the hunt you need to be on. Landowner vouchers are sometimes available, but they are normally at least $6,500 to $7,000.
The outfitter is top notch with great guides and plenty of private land to hunt besides BLM. This outfitter owns ranchland, and they can hunt some terrific low ranch properties owned by their relatives and neighbors.
2025 he had an early rifle hunter tag a 202 inch buck. Second season deer all 6 hunters tagged bucks with an overall average of 178. Third season was 5 for 6 on similar sized bucks.
2024 second season all 8 hunters tagged out including a 196 inch buck and a 30 inch 3×3 grossed 182. Third season finished 9 for 10 with a few around 180 inches.
5 day hunt guided 2×1 is only $7,000 with cabin accommodations and airport pickup can be arranged in Grand Junction for $150. HCU’s Cliff Graham, Scott Steinkruger and Bob Wodzisz have hunted with this outfit. April 3rd deadline. Hunt MD21. MD21 Hunt Photos.
UTAH CWMU TROPHY MULE DEER
$10,000 1X1 VOUCHER INCLUDED
This small personal outfit normally does about 6 trophy mule deer per year plus some management hunts on this northeastern Utah private ranch in the CWMU program allowing them to hunt from September 1 to November 1. Due to the rough winter a couple years ago he didn’t take any trophy deer hunters in 2025, but did see a typical 190, 180 and a nice 175 inch buck, along with quite a few 4×4’s in the 160 class.
2025 he didn’t take any trophy deer hunters hoping to let a few more grow. They killed 5 management bucks and saw a 175, 180+ and a 190 inch deer that will be there for next fall.
2024 he only took 6 hunters killing a couple bucks in the 170’s. Numbers are improving after the 2022 winter, and he was seeing some better bucks after the season.
Accommodations are trailers in a park where they can take ATV’s right into the hunting area or motel accommodations at $100 per night. Hunts are Monday to Friday and include meals priced at $10,000 guided 1×1 or $9,000 for 2×1, plus license and tax. Hunting is mostly done by using pickup trucks and Ranger UTV’s with plenty of glassing and spot and stalk.
Licenses are guaranteed, NO DRAW, landowner vouchers are included in the price. Airport pickup at SLC is included. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have been on this ranch. Hunt MD830.
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO MULE DEER
$6000 2X1 5 DAYS
This outfitter has over 50,000 private acres in southeastern Colorado near Trinidad. He runs a small outfit and typically only takes 4 to 6 muley hunters per year. Opportunity continues at 100 percent and hunters can expect bucks in the 140 to 165 inch category with bigger bucks on the property.
2025 second season went 2 for 3 on deer and third season 2 for 2, including a monster 190 class buck and rest were in the 160’s.
2024 second season he only had 1 deer hunter, and he passed on quite a few small bucks, nothing was seen grossing over 140 inches. Third season they got dumped on with 4 feet of snow so no hunts took place.
They normally run 2 hunts, 5 days 2×1, at $6,000 from mid-October to early November. Basic ranch house accommodations with meals and hunters fly into Colorado Springs or Denver and rent a car for the 2 or 3 hour drive. Deer hunters should be able to draw a tag with 0 points, if not vouchers are normally available. Draw deadline is early April. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this property. Hunt MD554.