Scouting for archery mule deer in Colorado

[americanbwana]

This is the first year I have both an elk and deer tag for archery.

My new area has 3 or 4 basins right at or slightly above tree line, within a mile of my spike camp.

What is the best way to scout for the deer? Should I blast through where I think may be, or find a good spot and glass the basins? If glassing is the morning or evening the better time?

 

[cohunter14]

Personally I would try to glass if I were you, morning or evening. You can cover a lot more ground with your eyes and might be able to find some patterns versus jumping one \'blasting\' through the woods.

 

[cnelk]

I would do the same for elk as deer. Glass in the mornings & evenings and get a plan.
Just hope you dont see elk and deer in the same area!

 

[americanbwana]

Just hope you dont see elk and deer in the same area!

Why?

 

[cnelk]

Which one would you pursue?

I tried that a couple times. And about the time youre making a move on a deer, an elk pops into range...
Then while youre deciding what to do, both opportunities have passed!

 

[Ol' Arky]

Which one would you pursue?

I tried that a couple times. And about the time youre making a move on a deer, an elk pops into range...
Then while youre deciding what to do, both opportunities have passed!

Shoot what ya can when ya can and worry about the other un the next time...