The big mule deer we have killed in mid September have been decent but not great. About a half dozen of those that have been between 5 and 9 years old. We have killed 2 bucks recently in mid November that were in the same age class. One was 202" , and the other was 187" both were rutting hard. The meat of both was boned out and well taken care of, and was literally unedible. It was so strong that nobody, ( or the dog) wanted to eat it. The rutting white tail bucks I have eaten have been much better, although not like does. But I love hunting big mule deer, so I will just have to endure.
Last edited by atse; 12/22/18.
