factors for success
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I'm relatively new to muley hunting and have lots to learn. I found this forum, and just started yesterday reading David Long's book, so hopefully I'm on the right track. I shot my first muley last year on the last day of season, an old 3x4 probably on his way down. We hunted hard for 6 days with temperatures topping 80 degrees in the high country and then I ended up shooting him in the desert below. From what I've seen and learned so far I'd say one of the most important factors is being really familiar with your weapon. Long shots under difficult conditions are pretty common whatever you hunt muleys with. I love shooting so I do lots of practice in the off season. It really pays off when the adrenaline is pumping and your mind is running 100mph to have the muscle memory and confidence to make a good shot.
my last and nicest buck was the last hour of the last day-so- yea dont give up untill the bell rings-but the best advice you will ever get is--walk 50 to 200 yds and stop and sit for 20 mins. and glass!!!!--- i spent many years walking as fast as i could to see what was over the next ridge-- doesnt work!
Dave
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No matter how many sticks, rocks, shadows or stumps that look like parts of deer I glass, I never blow one off, (learned the hard way, lol). Double check everything now.
Sharpstick
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Pronghorn73
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For me it has to be the patience I have now that I diden't have when I was younger. Good optics and the ability to sit and glass for long periods has payed off big time. Also the self control to pass on average bucks and wait for the bigs ones.
Elkoholic307
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I agree.. good optics and good glassing. It is amazing what you see once you start picking things apart.
hoytnut
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Simply - dedication. Covers it all from research, gear prep, scouting, shooting, training, and then getting after it when it counts.
mattm
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I must say that I have had very little success when it comes to closing the deal on a nice mule deer or even elk in recent years. Not for a lack of trying. I did pass up small deer every day on the muzzle loader hunt last year. Couldn't bring myself to shoot the only 2 points left in SE utah. So to you guys that have posted with your pointers, thanks. Hopefully I can turn things around in 2011!!! If not I will still have a damn good time trying!!!!!!!
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hoytnut
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Stick with it Matt - it will come. And once it does it will all become clear to you. Success is the merging of hard work and a little luck. You put in the time and hard work and the rest will fall in place. Just don't give up!
BADbuckfever
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I would have to say my impatience is the biggest obstacle to being successful. I have to fight the urge to pack up and move after about thirty minutes of glassing every time. So, I'm learning patience is huge.
BuckeyeDIY
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in respone to Mulieslayer I can't agree more. The more you hunt the deadlier you become, not sitting at home waiting on the premier tag.
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