3 Key Differences: 4 Similarities of Deer and Elk. But just in case, we asked the legendary New York deer guru to put together this quiz to find out how much you do know. Gauge your … Dec 21, 2017 #5 S. SunShine Senior Member. If you need a refresher on how bucks are scored, check out the story below. The underside of the tail of both species is creamy colored to white, so there isn’t much of a comparison there. Located towards the bottom of the animal’s rear legs, the metatarsal gland should be four to six inches on mule deer and covered with brown fur. Feb 29, 2012 - Explore Gary Schwingle's board "WHITETAIL DEER" on Pinterest. With the recent and increased sightings and harvest of White-tailed Deer in Utah, I thought it would be interesting to share a few facts regarding these two species and the challenges which will be faced by the mule deer. The first step in this process is establishing your reference points. Got a question. There are some clear signs by while it is very easy to distinguish an elk from a deer. The first step in this process is establishing your reference points. A mule deer rack typically grows more up and out than a whitetail rack which sweeps more forward and around. The participation in the quiz will also reward you with a 50% off a subscription to the BuckScore® app. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Especially if you grew up in the East and a basket racked 8 was a good buck. I think they look different. The Best Way to Store Fly Line During the Off-Season, Ice Fishing Tips For Bad Weather From 4 Top Outfitters, How to Hunt Late-Season Ducks in Stubble Fields, How to Make an Emergency Stripping Basket, Teenager’s First Whitetail Buck Tops 200 Inches. Hunt X2. Good luck to you! Black. Fur Color. Weird. Copyright © 2020 Field & Stream. I have found that To me mulies are bigger than they first appear. And Bou, I just get to sit at home and wait for phone calls on this one. More so than for a whitetail! As the old cliche goes, “aim small, miss small”. 5 Spotting. 200 days C. 270 days D. One year 4. Most of my family is heading to Montana on a Mule deer hunt this coming weekend and we started talking about field judging mule deer vs whitetails. You’ll notice that there are very obvious physical differences between a whitetail deer and a mule deer when you look close enough. 180 C. 60 D. None of the above 3. As far as the carcass goes, is there any difference between the two? Nov 21, 2020 - Explore Cole england's board "big bucks" on Pinterest. We could both identify the elk but neither of us could differentiate between the mule deer and whitetail deer. The pure white underside is contrasted by a darker brownish back side. Quiz: The Deer Challenge. Is there enough difference in scoring to make the animals look a lot different in size even if they scored the same? I have confidence in you . As the old cliche goes, “aim small, miss small”. When a buck whitetail comes across a mule deer doe in heat, if the buck is big enough he can drive off the mule deer bucks and breed the mule deer doe. A whitetail deer's gestation period is: A. The Mule and Whitetail deer also have similar brown coats making it even that much more difficult for a new hunter. Looks like about a 135-140 gross to me, but really difficult to tell from only one angle. Mule Deer Hunt. Have you ever seen a fight between a Whitetail and a Mule Deer? What do you guys think? Whitetail deer are the world’s “oldest” deer species; they’ve been around in basically the same form for nearly 4 million years. Whitetails also have a higher birth rate, their does can often breed their first fall at 6 months of age. Here's how to find out. I do not. What do you guys think? We hunt highly-managed private property in the central portion of the state during the peak of the rut. Wyoming and Montana have long been a favored destination for hunters searching for trophy Mule Deer and Whitetail. 3 Key Differences: 4 Similarities of Deer and Elk. Dont judge a mule deer walking away. was a mule deer doe and the father a whitetail buck. Our South Dakota rifle mule deer hunting is nothing short of world class. Our South Dakota rifle mule deer hunting is nothing short of world class. Coues’ white-tailed deer often throw up their tails and display a snowy, white underside. For example, an average whitetail deer weighing about 125 pounds, viewed broadside, has a heart/lung area generally estimated give you a circle of around 10" in diameter at which to shoot. We bet it will be to you, too. Feb 29, 2012 - Explore Gary Schwingle's board "WHITETAIL DEER" on Pinterest. Mule deer can … 2 Comparison Chart of Deer Vs Elk. Got a question. In comparison, the top of a black tail’s tail, as the name implies, is almost entirely dark or black. On young deer or aged deer, the sirloin may be sliced for steaks – eat around the silver skin. Know Mule Deer Anatomy and Aim Small. I haven't broken the law, I'm just wondering if I'm going to be accused of it, when I take it in. 6 Differences between Elk and Deer. A Bonnier Corporation Company. I've been talking to several Nebraska outfitters about booking a mule deer hunt. by Todd A. More so than for a whitetail! As of Dec 15 20. I live in South West Colorado and the mule deer often taste as good as elk meat (surprise!). There are some whitetail forms out there that are suitable for a mule deer. Triple J Taxidermy Guest. Mule deer have a coat that is more greyish-brown, while whitetails are more of a reddish-brown color. Black tails also tend to be a little darker than mule dee… I took an 10 year old rutting mule deer that weighed 322 pounds two years ago and it tasted as good as elk. The blacktail deer then split off a subspecies, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus), which is the youngest living deer species, arising 10,000 years ago. Whitetail-Mule deer hybrids may have antler characteristics of mule deer. Wildlife Hunting Photography, Pictures & Artwork. However, the top of a mule deer’s tail is the same color as the sides and back of the pelt, down to a small, dark or black tip on the tail. A whitetail deer's gestation period is: A. I've been talking to several Nebraska outfitters about booking a mule deer hunt. Both black tails and mule deer have pelts that vary from brown to golden brown in the summer and grayish in the winter. Whitetail have a “sweeter” diet all around and it reflects in the meat. Hence their name describes what most people see fleeing whitetails. Triple J Taxidermy Guest. James . Michelle_Nelson Bring on the Bears! Whitetail can have a "gamey" taste. Difficulty: Average. Average score for this quiz is 6 / 10. White-tailed Deer Vs. Mule Deer Don’t Mix. Look at our pictures! Quiz: The Deer Challenge. All 48 contiguous states, Mexico and Canada have white-tailed deer, but some hold far more than others.This adaptable species can survive in the desert, extreme cold, and densely populated suburban areas. This is the easiest—and some say only—way to positively identify a whitetail-mule deer hybrid. All rights reserved. The whitetail can see how many degrees without moving his head: A. You will hunt with Dakota Trophy for your Monster Mule Deer! Look for deep forks back and especially front. In some areas, either a mulie or a whitetail can be taken on the deer license, and many areas have both. 16-Nov-14. Field Scoring a Whitetail Buck. Carrying a deer 300 miles on the fender of the car was a much bigger factor then corn vs. grass or whitetail vs. mule deer, IMO. The other is that mule deer run substantially larger than Northeastern whitetailed deer. So the blacktail and mule deer are the same species, but the mulie is a subspecies of the blacktail, and they are both close cousins to the whitetail. There is an obvious physical distinction between mule deer vs. whitetail deer, but how do you properly scout and hunt each species? So the blacktail and mule deer are the same species, but the mulie is a subspecies of the blacktail, and they are both close cousins to the whitetail. Black tails also tend to be a little darker than mule dee… You've hunted them, watched tv shows about them, read books about them, but how much do you really know about deer? Im pretty confident I could guess a whitetail to within 5-10 in with a good look, but could I look at a mule deer and apply my whitetail knowledge to judging its rack. What effect does this have? The mule deer’s ears also stand about a 30-degree angle on the head, as opposed to the whitetail’s which are rounded and stand more erect. Think of it as a 6 point whitetail with a kicker on each G2. Harvested Mule Deer (1229) Live Mule Deer (316) Elk (294) Antlers & Sheds (177) Antelope (139) Whitetail & Blacktail (106) Moose & Caribou (53) Bighorn Sheep & Mtn. Every year 1000s of hunters drive through South Dakota on their way to hunt Mule Deer, Whitetail and antelope. For older deer, marinate it or use it for jerky or for stir fry and fajitas. Note that net score, the only score entered into the B&C books, includes deductions for asymmetry, while the gross score (below) does not. Mule Deer Hunt. It's hard to tell because this was taken through a blind screen window, but he will be in the lower 140 inch range I think. Mule deer does not. Hence their name describes what most people see fleeing whitetails. In my limited Mulie experience I have found that a "basket" sized Mulie is much bigger than a "basket sized" whitetail. So you think you know trophies? On young deer, this can be a very tender cut. The quiz is located at the bottom of this article. Mule deer, on the other hand, are considered the world’s “youngest” deer species, having evolved into their current form as a post-glacial species only 10 thousand years ago. In color B. The sirloin is a large knuckle of muscles, with a little bit of silver skin throughout. White-tailed deer are medium sized deer and are native to most of North America. On young deer, this can be a very tender cut. Whitetail price vs. Mule deer price Discussion in 'Deer and Gameheads' started by Michelle_Nelson, Oct 3, 2006. Mule deer were named for their mule-like ears, which are larger than those of whitetail. Knowing where vital organs are in relation to each other along with shoulder, bone, and muscle can help you become a more effective shooter, killer, and lead to clean-ethical one shot kills and overall better shot placement on mule deer. DAkota, The buck through the screen will go mid 150 IMHO. In contrast, mule deer have large, obvious white rumps with rope-like tails that are usually white on the back side and have a distinctive black tip. 90 B. Dec 26, 2018 #7 . Hope this helps. 1,921 1. An elk can be easily identified by noticing their appearance. I feel that changing a whitetail into a mule deer is better than changing a mule deer into a white tail. Michelle_Nelson Bring on the Bears! Could be more depending upon the back fork depth on the left antler. 180 C. 60 D. None of the above 3. Whitetail can have a "gamey" taste. Far and away I’d say whitetail. The main difference between deer and elk. Black & White C. Wavelengths of blue D. Wavelengths of red 2. Two year-old mule deer are most frequently mistaken for hybrids. Its a winner basket buck with tines so even that you can lay a level on the front to the back and touch tines. But as mentioned the forks are most important to a muley's score, especially the fronts. I took an 10 year old rutting mule deer that weighed 322 pounds two years ago and it tasted as good as elk. Mule deer have a coat that is more greyish-brown, while whitetails are more of a reddish-brown color. There are some clear signs by while it is very easy to distinguish an elk from a deer. It is also marked by white fur. As in a 2.5 year old deer that usually scores 100"ish as he gets to the outside of the ears, well if you do the same thing with a Mukie it ends up being 130-140". Because no whitetail, mule deer or blacktail can grow its biggest antlers until at least 4.5 years old. Rochester, Wa. Whitetail have a “sweeter” diet all around and it reflects in the meat. Chances are, you don’t know whitetails as well as Charlie Alsheimer. No idea what he scores, any guesses? We could both identify the elk but neither of us could differentiate between the mule deer and whitetail deer. The axis deer have the ability to take a food source away from the whitetail over a certain amount of time given their genetic height advantage, ultimately reducing the whitetails food source down to forbes. Doe Size Mule Deer vs White-tailed Deer – Doe Front View. With the recent and increased sightings and harvest of White-tailed Deer in Utah, I thought it would be interesting to share a few facts regarding these two species and the challenges which will be faced by the mule deer. Follow along with each tip in order to find out how to properly field score a whitetail! Both black tails and mule deer have pelts that vary from brown to golden brown in the summer and grayish in the winter. See more ideas about big deer, whitetail deer, deer pictures. 7 Wrapping Up. 180 days B. You've hunted them, watched tv shows about them, read books about them, but how much do you really know about deer? I live in South West Colorado and the mule deer often taste as good as elk meat (surprise!). that they have come to believe it. Whitetail-Mule deer hybrids may have antler characteristics of mule deer. I would guess the second muley that Paul posted to go at least 160", but I'm not the best at scoring. Nov 21, 2020 - Explore Cole england's board "big bucks" on Pinterest. Harvested Mule Deer (1229) Live Mule Deer (316) Elk (294) Antlers & Sheds (177) Antelope (139) Whitetail & Blacktail (106) Moose & Caribou (53) Bighorn Sheep & Mtn. If you look on the back left of this one you will see the shallow forks the guys above have mentioned. On whitetails, the gland is much smaller, just about an inch, and higher up than a mule deer’s. The mule deer’s ears also stand about a 30-degree angle on the head, as opposed to the whitetail’s which are rounded and stand more erect. medium-sized deer that lives just about everywhere in North America I guess the other difference is when I see a 150 whitetail its exciting because that's a big deer! Field & Stream may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. In comparison, the top of a black tail’s tail, as the name implies, is almost entirely dark or black. The whitetail can see how many degrees without moving his head: A. This particular mammal can live up to 11 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity. See more ideas about Whitetail deer, Deer, Animals. Like most of their features, hybrid deer fall somewhere in the middle. Dec 21, 2017 #5 S. SunShine Senior Member. Talk to our references! Gauge your … I think they usually look taller than a 150" whitetail, Of course they come in dozens of different configurations, but this one is a 153" whitetail. You will hunt with Dakota Trophy for your Monster Mule Deer! Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The blacktail deer then split off a subspecies, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus), which is the youngest living deer species, arising 10,000 years ago. Follow along with each tip in order to find out how to properly field score a whitetail! Posted August 2, 2011 by manager. The whitetail deer can see: A. for people who haven't seen many mule deer will tend to over estimate because it looks bigger- taller, wider. Research has suggested that mule deer may be the result of cross-breeding between whitetail and blacktail deer. Coues’ whitetails in New Mexico are smaller than mule deer and have a delicate appearance. At the same time, mule deer that eat sage brush taste terrible! Whitetail bucks tend to be much more aggressive and assertive than mule deer bucks. Our clients consistently kill bucks scoring 160”-200”, and hunters should expect to see 15-30 bucks per day. They have a metatarsal gland between two to four inches long and sometime… Look at our pictures! Mule deer does not. Mule deer also have much darker foreheads than whitetails, too. 90 B. A mule deer has much more white on their face than a whitetail. Paul that last buck exactly what I look for minus the broken tine . In theory the axis deer has the advantage of being able to take the browse line higher than the whitetail deer. Joined Jun 14, 2016 Messages 121. For example, in Montana we refer to a deer with four points on each side of its antlers as a four point. Mule deer does weigh in between 100 and 220 pounds, whereas white-tailed does come in anywhere from 90-200 lbs. Dec 26, 2018 #8 . 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