Jeff C. Neal, INC - Quality Big Game Hunts

Arizona Mule Deer

ARCHERY OR RIFLE FOR MULE DEER

This outfitter is offering exciting, high quality, trophy mule deer hunts on private land in Arizona. These archery hunts are seven-days, running from August to September and December to January. They hunt primarily on private land that they have exclusive access to for trophy class animals. These ranches are strictly managed for older age class bucks, not commercial hunting. All archery hunts are usually 1 on 1 to increase your opportunities for success, but can be modified to suit your specific needs. Bow hunters can hunt the big mule deer bucks that live in our limited draw areas in north central Arizona starting in August and September or come hunt during the rut in December and January. Resident and Non-Resident Hunters can purchase guaranteed tags for Archery so there is no need to apply for draws.

All booked hunts are guided by devoted, knowledgeable bow hunting guides with the ability to accurately identify and field judge your animal. Years of tried and tested techniques has helped them to refine proven fair chase methods that get even novice bow hunters, with no stalking experience, quality shots at Pope and Young class deer. These guides take pride in their ability to get YOU into bow range for good, clean shot opportunities.

The habitat is a mix of high desert grassland, pinion-juniper covered mesas, buttes, and rolling hills. This hunt is not for hunters who need to see lots of game as the area is not necessarily known for high numbers of mule deer but more for the quality of the bucks. The hunt can be challenging, but hunters can expect to have opportunities on deer in the 170”-190”+ class, with the occasional buck over 200“ being harvested. The terrain is great for glassing with lots of vantage points so the hunting is primarily done via spot and stalk with ground blind hunting being an additional option. Elevations run near 4,500' to 7,000' feet in elevation, and the walking can be strenuous but the more ground you can cover, the better the hunting.

The normal temperatures for August and early September are 50-85 F and average from 20-55 F on December- January hunt. Accommodations generally are wall tents and camp trailers due to the remoteness of the hunting area. Hunters will need to bring only personal gear, bow, binoculars, camera and sleeping bag rated to 0 deg.

Hunters have had 100% success on opportunity, with an 80% harvest rate in the 2010 season. We recommend booking these hunts well in advance to give you ample time to prepare for the hunt. Please contact us to see which areas are available for your hunt.

PRICING:
Archery
7-Day 1 on 1 Fully Guided $5,500.00

Rifle
7-Day 1 on 1 Fully Guided $8,000.00

ALL FULL PRICED HUNTS INCLUDE:
-Full Guide services
-Food & Lodging
-Transportation during the hunt
-Field care of meat and trophies

NOT INCLUDED IN THE HUNT PACKAGES:
-Licenses ($151.25)and Tag ($225.25)
-Taxidermy, game processing
-Transportation to from the hunt area (although special arrangements can be made)