Desert Mule Deer
6 days · 1×1 guided · x1 Mule Deer
$16,500
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Mexcan Outfitters
DESERT MULE DEER
Sonora
01 / 06
Sonora, MX
DESERT MULE DEER — SONORA
6 days · 1×1 guided · Dec–Feb
- SeasonDecember – February
- Hunt StyleHigh-rack patrols, glassing, selective bait sites
- LodgingRanch house · full board
- Acreage100,000+ acres private land
Desert Mule Deer & Coues Combo
7 days · 1×1 guided · Dec–Feb
$22,000
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Summary & Highlights
Hunting some of the world's biggest mule deer—the Sonoran Desert Mule Deer—famous for wide, dark racks and big, heavy forks. Bucks average over 180" B&C and giants in the 200-class are hunted each year.
These hunts are challenging, as mature bucks stay elusive except during the rut when they leave ravines and thick hillsides to cruise open desert looking for does. We hunt 100,000+ acres of private land using high-racks to gain elevation while patrolling roads and hiking into prime glassing points.
We maintain oranges/raisins "bait sites" and protein pellet feeders to support a healthy deer population—especially does—because where the does go, the bucks follow. Stations run year-round with extensive trail cameras to scout and target big trophies.
The rut typically starts mid-January and peaks late January through early February. Recently, most action has been the last week of January and first week of February—our prime time.
Big Coues deer share this habitat (often near water, hills, or mountains), so combining species is very possible. We also offer specialized Coues deer hunts.
Included
- Round-trip airport shuttles
- English-speaking host
- Ranch house accommodation
- All meals during hunt
- Purified water, soda, juice, coffee, moderate beer, ice
- All hunt permits, tags & licenses
- Gun import permit
- Trophy fee for x1 Mule Deer
- Professional 1×1 guiding
- All ground transport during hunt
- Raw preparation of trophies
- Delivery to local export agent
- Assistance with trophy export
Not Included
- Travel to destination city (Hermosillo)
- Any pre/post hunt meals or hotels
- Trophy fees for additional animals
- Gratuities to guides and staff
- Alcohol (if desired)
- Taxidermy prep & pack for export
- Side ventures / sightseeing / tourism
- Personal expenses / souvenirs, etc.
Upgrades & Extras
- Extra hunting days: $500
- Non-hunting observer rate: $1,500
Trophy Fees for Additional Game
Due upon harvest or wounding/loss:
- Coues Deer $5,500
- Management Mule Deer $4,500
- Javelina $800