Velvet Muzzleloader Muley

[Tom007]

Every few years my brother invites me hunting in Colorado. I drew a tag for Mule deer with a muzzleloader. I never hunted Mule Deer. It really was a unique experience. I hunted 3 days, and learned their habits and unique behavior. On the fourth day, I spotted this buck bedded at 7:30 am. I started my stalk working my way through sage, pinion brush, and Colorado scrub. At 10:00, I got within 50 yards. He finally stood up quartering away and the smoke pole lit up. I was fortunate to place a perfect shot right behind the shoulder. I never thought I would have this opportunity, I thank my dear brother for the invite. A bond between us, I will never forget.
Thanks for listening......

[Tail Feathers]

Congratulations!  Nice buck and sounds like a fun hunt.

[guesswho]

Nice.  Congrats.  Good times!

[crow]

Congrats on a fun hunt, nice stalk and buck.

[Greg Massey]

Awesome, Awesome and congrats on a fine mule deer my friend ....

[Turkeybutt]

Congratulations on a nice buck and a awesome hunt.
Memories for a lifetime!
Thanks for sharing.

[Tom007]

Thanks so much. Me and my bro have fun times together for sure........

[GobbleNut]

Glad you had a great experience hunting mule deer, Tom.  Congrats.
My other passion besides spring gobbler hunting is pursuing big mule deer bucks...most often with a muzzleloader, as well. 

[Tom007]

Glad you had a great experience hunting mule deer, Tom.  Congrats.
My other passion besides spring gobbler hunting is pursuing big mule deer bucks...most often with a muzzleloader, as well.

Thank you sir. Yes, stalking them with open sights keeps it up close and personal. Be safe my friend....

[3bailey3]

Congrats Tom awesome buck!

[Dougas]

Very nice, congrats. A memorable hunt for sure.

[Tom007]

Thank you so much.......

[JeffC]

Awesome job Tom, congratulations again, I was hoping you would post up story! I hope your getting him mounted!?! Special hunt with your brother and velvet is in great shape!

[Badger]

Congrats on a nice Muley. Glad you and your brother had loads of fun and made some great memories.  I had planned a few years back for a Mule deer hunt in Colorado and now my hunting partner is 80 and said he would not go with me.  I have 18 points for Mule Deer.  Looks like a ton of fun.

[Tom007]

Awesome job Tom, congratulations again, I was hoping you would post up story! I hope your getting him mounted!?! Special hunt with your brother and velvet is in great shape!

Thanks Jeff. I spotted him at around 7:30 ish,  slow stalk and got my shot at just around 10 am. I tried to make him stand at 55 yards. It's open sights, so I felt he was at a good range. Bedded facing away from me, wind blowing in his face. I was down wind behind him, perfect wind. When he wouldn't stand at 55, I crept in closer when he finally stood facing away from me. He turned very slightly giving me a shoulder shot. I was lucky enough to place a real good shot. Having him mounted in Colorado, they are good with velvet and Muley's. I dropped it off the afternoon I got him so they could get it frozen. Looking forward to getting it back....be safe, thank you.