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 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 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 offered on each ranch. Guided, semi guided, occasional self guided and when available season leases are offered. We also have a handful of MLD hunts each season allowing us to target the rut. A couple of different options in old Mexico are available too located across from the Big Bend area that will be similar size deer to our west Texas hunts. I am taking bookings up to 2 years out for Mule deer.

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 90% +/- 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 Hunt

Booked through the 2026 Season. Semi guided or guided for 2 people.

Contact for 2027 Pricing and availability or to book.

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.

$6,995.00 Each

4 Day 1x1 $7,895.00 Each and 6 Day 2x1 $7,895.00 Each

Please call me with any questions on this property.

Sanderson Ranch Mule Deer

Booking for the 2026 Season. Up to 2 maybe 3 hunters at a time can be accommodated if room. Book one spot or several.

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.

4 Day 1x1 Guided $5,495.00 & 6 Day 2x1 Guided $5,495.00 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. Hunt dates for 2026 depend on if the ranch is accepted into the MLD program (extended season).

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

Hueco Ranch Mule Deer Hunt

Contact for availability, pricing or to book for the 2026 Season.

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: 2026 Pricing Coming Soon

Management Buck - 2026 Pricing Coming Soon

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

Gemsbok Oryx Trophy Fee: $6,500.00

96 Ranch Mule Deer Hunt

Booking for the 2026 season. 2026 season dates will depend if the ranch is accepted into the MLD program allowing for an extended season.

4 Day 1x1 Guided Trophy Hunt $7,895.00 Each (Booked until 2027)

3 Day Management Buck $5,895.00 Each (Available for 2026)

Bag Limit: 1 Mature Mule Deer Buck (trophy or management) according to our parameters and what you have booked and 1 Javelina.

Trophy and Management hunts are available here.

Spot and stalk type hunt.

Meals and lodging are included. Please call me with any questions about this hunt.

East Pasture Mule Deer Hunt

Booked through the 2026 Season. Contact for 2027 pricing, availability or to Book.

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.

5 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $7,995.00 Each

2x1 Guided if available, POR.

Bag Limit: 1 Mule Deer Buck

If available an Aoudad Ram can be added to your hunt for $5,000.

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 (Booking for the 2026 Season)

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.

Old Mexico Mule Deer Hunts

***Availability for late 2025 & Early 2026***

3 different ranch locations varying in size from 8,500 to 40,000+ acres roughly 2 to 5 hours across the border from Presidio Tx in the states of Chihuahua and Coahuila. All permits provided with rifle rental included at no charge. English speaking guide(s) onsite. Lodging and meals are all included. Expect one day to travel then 3 full days of hunting and the last (5th day) time to wrap up and head back if hunting 1x1 guided. If arrival goes smoothly and early then extra hunt time will be allowed. These will be similar sized deer to the ones we hunt in west Texas and in the same region located across from the Big Bend area and south west of there.

The hunt will take place out of trucks or UTVS's hunting both safari style and some spot and stalking. Cost is a flat fee no matter what your buck scores. On this hunt realistically expect bucks in the 150s to occasional 170s as long as it is not a dry year. These hunts are timed to take place closer to the start of the rut or during which is late December through January.

You will need to have a Passport for this hunt and single hunters are more than welcome to book with a group of 3 to 4 booking being the max as long as we have permits available. Limited spots offered. Each property is similar in quality for the most part so just give me a call or email to see what option is best for you or your hunting party.

Pricing is $8,495.00 Each and includes 1 Mule Deer buck of any size.

Openings:

Chihuahua 8,500 acres- 2 permits/openings for early January 2026

Coahuila 40,000 acres- Booking for late 2026 and early January 2027

Chihuahua 10,000 acres- Booking for late 2026 and early January 27'

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Far West Tx General Season only Mule Deer Leases:

These only become available once in a long while and will require an established responsible group who will supplemental feed heavily year round, keep water sources maintained or improved and help to keep up with predator control and camp maintenance if provided. These are not fill your tag leases and will be true trophy hunts for mature animals for people willing to go home empty handed and let deer mature or improve if necessary.

Indio - Groups of 5 to 8. Not Available

Van Horn - Groups of 3 to 5. POR. Not Available

Sawyer & Lower- Groups of 2 to 3. Not Available

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