West Texas Mule Deer Hunts

West Texas Mule Deer Hunts are conducted in the Trans Pecos and Big Bend regions. Our Texas Mule Deer Hunting Ranches vary greatly in size from a few thousand acres to 400,000+ acres; due to this diversity it allows us to offer Hunts in all price ranges to our clients. Mule Deer population and trophy quality vary from ranch to ranch, and we have priced our Mule Deer Hunts accordingly. Nonresident Mule Deer hunters will need to purchase the Type 105 General Non-Resident Hunting license which is $315.00 over the counter, Resident Mule Deer hunters will need to purchase the Type 101 Resident Hunting license which is $25.00 over the counter. Several of our Texas Mule Deer Hunting properties offer easy access off of main roads, but more are off the beaten path in remote scenic regions of Texas. West Texas terrain varies from gently rolling hills, to steep canyons, and wide valleys; we also offer large ag fields to hunt over. Mostly though expect rocky terrain filled with plenty of cactus and desert plant life typical of West Texas beauty.

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Mule Deer Hunts

West Texas Rifle Mule Deer Season starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs for roughly 2 weeks long offering 16 days of hunting. Archery season generally runs the entire month of October. Limited hunts are conducted on each ranch. Season leases, Guided Hunts, and DIY 5 to 7 Day hunts are available on our ranches. We also offer a handful of MLD hunts each season allowing us to target the rut. Most of our available hunts are listed below but feel free to check with us to see if something is not listed.

West Texas Mule Deer Hunts FAQs

Mule Deer are hunted in open terrain so be ready to glass longer distances and pick apart the hillsides. Typical shots are 300 yards out to 400 yards in some cases. A minimum of a .270 caliber or similar rifle/pistol/muzzleloader is highly encouraged, along with a good pair of 10X to 12X binoculars for glassing the terrain. Mule Deer hunters are more than welcome to bring their bow out and we can set up a Mule Deer Hunt during archery season over water and feed. Most Guided Mule Deer Hunts will take place driving and glassing the terrain then stalking closer to make the shot. A comfortable pair of boots and a day pack is recommended as we spend most of the day out in the field to cover as much ground as possible. Our Guided Mule Deer Hunts on all ranches combined average 95% +/- success rate and Self-Guided Mule Deer Hunts are around a 70% success rate. We are happy to provide Personal References and Testimonials upon your request.

4D North Ranch Mule Deer Hunts

Booked for the 2025 Season. Contact for details on the 2026 Season.

This property may not be available each season and hunts are offered on a very limited basis if so.

This hunt will be more on the physical side and require a good amount of hiking, glassing, and patience.

Bag Limit: 1 Mule Deer Buck, 1 Javelina, Any Coyotes seen.

Semi Guided Option for 2 Hunters: 7 Days with lodging and meals.

$6,895.00 Each

1x1 and 2x1 Guided Hunts Can be Arranged Instead.

Please call me with any questions on this property.

Sanderson Ranch Mule Deer

Booking for the 2025 Season. Only 2 to 3 Spots available.

This hunt is on MLD tags (ranch issued tags) allowing for an extended season so that we may target the rut in late December and early January.

Hunts will mainly take place out of blinds over water and or feed sources. Some stalking. Guided with meals and lodging.

Bucks must be a minimum of 20" wide here to be of legal size.

5 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $6,495.00 Each

1 Legal Buck of any Size and 1 Javelina for each paid hunter.

If Seen Whitetail can be added for a Trophy fee if in season and Aoudad.

Located about 25 minutes from Sanderson Tx with easy access off of the pavement.

Hueco Ranch Mule Deer Hunts

Contact for possible availability in 2025.

This property may not be available each season and hunts are offered on a very limited basis if so. An Aoudad can be combined with either hunt if available. These will be guided hunts only with meals and lodging.

Hueco Ranch is more safari style due to the vast road system.

Trophy Hunt: $7,895.00 Each 4 Day 1x1 or

$7,895.00 Each for 6 Day 2x1

Management Buck - $5,495.00 Each

Bag Limit: 1 Mule Deer Buck, 1 Javelina, Any Coyotes seen.

Gemsbok Oryx Trophy Fee: $5,500.00

Sierra Blanca Ranch Mule Deer Hunt

Booked for the 2025 Season. Contact for details on the 2026 Season.

5 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $8,495.00 Each

7 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt $8,495.00 Each

Bag Limit: 1 Mature Mule Deer Buck. 1 Javelina

This hunt will be timed to target the rut in early January after the regular season has closed. You will use a special state issued tag and not the one on your license for this hunt.

The primary hunting tactic will be safari style & and some hiking. There are several lodging locations located on the ranch. Some years due to rainfall/drought we specifically only target older downhill bucks and upper end management bucks. Call me to discuss this.

Meals and lodging included, please contact me with any more questions on this hunt.

East Pasture Mule Deer Hunt

Booking for the 2025 Season. 1 Opening/Spot Available.

This will primarily be a guided backpack style hunt in a semi remote area where several of our properties join but are hard to access by roads. Some driving will be done but not much. Regular season hunt.

Only 1 to 2 spots are offered each season. Simple lodging can be arranged onsite or more comfortable lodging offsite on a neighboring property. Meals included.

4 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $7,895.00 Each

6 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt $7,895.00 Each

Bag Limit: 1 Mule Deer Buck

If available an Aoudad Ram can be added to your hunt for $4,500.

Wells Ranch Mule Deer

This is a smaller ranch but located in the right area and actually borders a large ranch we already hunt. We will only be taking one hunter each season here and it will be guided only. It will be a combination of glassing from vantage points and hunting near water or feed sources. This property is more patience and letting them come to you rather than hiking and going after them.

5 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $5,995.00

Meals are included for this hunt but lodging is not. Located near town with easy access off of the pavement so you can stay there, camp out onsite and we are working on getting a cabin in place for this next season but no promises just yet. Give me a call to discuss.

Mexico Mule Deer Rut Hunt

Just over 2 hours from Presidio Tx in the state of Chihuahua with transportation provided across the border from Presidio. All permits provided with rifle rental provided at no charge if you do not want to bring your own weapon. English speaking guide(s) onsite. Hunters house provided for clients that has WiFi, TV, Water, Electric, Bathroom/Shower and heat- simple yet comfortable.

Hunt will take place out of trucks or UTVS's hunting both safari style and spot and stalk. Cost is a flat fee no matter what your buck scores. On this hunt realistically expect bucks in the 170" to 190" range if they are rutting.

You do need to have a Passport for this hunt. Single hunters are more than welcome to book with a group of 3 to 4 being the max as long as we have permits available. Limited spots offered.

Cost per Hunter for the January 2026 Hunt is $9,995.00 Each

Dates will be January 12th-16th 2026.

Texas Mule Deer General Season Leases:

Indio - Group of 6 to 8. POR. Not Available

Van Horn - Group of 4 to 6. POR. Not Available

Sawyer & Lower- 3 to 4 People hunting both properties together. Not available.

Contact me for requirements, pricing, and specifics. Current parties have the first option to renew for the following season.

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