Hunting Southeast Montana

[CasadorMaisVelho]

Am considering hunting mule deer in southeast montana--rifle hunt toward the end of season. Have somewhat narrowed the area down to around Powder River or around Ashland. Any opinions on these areas; and, info about how to hunt these areas would be appreciated. Since I am a non-resident, would also like suggestions on where to stay so would not have to spend a lot of time driving to/from hunting. If you would rather send a PM, glad to receive them. Thanks

 

[Shooter]

Anywhere down in that SE corner has a lot of deer. Just don't expect to kill anything big. I like to hunt earlier than later. I seem to find bigger bucks earlier. But since you will be going later I wouldn't pass on anything over 150. I don't know where to tell you to stay since I always stay in my wall tent. Don't over look the BMA's. I have found some really good hunting on BMA's but a lot of people that I talk to don't even look at them for some reason. Bring good glass and use it.

 

[CasadorMaisVelho]

Anywhere down in that SE corner has a lot of deer. Just don't expect to kill anything big. I like to hunt earlier than later. I seem to find bigger bucks earlier. But since you will be going later I wouldn't pass on anything over 150. I don't know where to tell you to stay since I always stay in my wall tent. Don't over look the BMA's. I have found some really good hunting on BMA's but a lot of people that I talk to don't even look at them for some reason. Bring good glass and use it.

Thanks for the info. Have done bit of research about BMA's--just enough to know that some require permission.
Any suggestions about which BMA might be better to look into in that part of Montana? Thanks

 

[Dakota Kid]

Every few years there are some giants that are taken down by Ashland. but on average I would say you would be nuts to pass up a 160ish buck. The area down there has good genetics but lots of hunting pressure.

Good luck, it should be a fun hunt!