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In order for an animal to become
a trophy, it must survive for a few years. Unfortunately, immature
animals
are sometimes shot just because the hunter has a tag. We like to encourage
our clients to "pass up" forkhorn mule deer bucks.
In order to maintain high quality trophy animals, we have elected to
implement a program to discourage the harvest of immature mule deer.
Here is how it works:
- If you shoot an immature mule-deer, you pay $500 fee. A mature
mule deer must have 4 or more points on one antler, and/or have a
minimum outside spread of at least 20". We do not consider eye guards
as a point for these purposes.
- This is understood to be a "gentleman's agreement" between
our client and Wilderness Connection. There is no legal recourse intended;
your word is your bond.
- This restriction applies to antlered animals only. If you want
meat, it is possible to get an antlerless elk permit for this area
(313)
by applying for a special permit prior to June 1st. In addition,
a doe whitetail license may be purchased over the counter here in
Montana
which will allow you to take home an additional deer.
- This restriction only applies to mule deer. Your deer license
allows you to shoot one animal, either a mule deer buck, whitetail
buck, or whitetail doe. We would rather see you shoot one of our
whitetail which are not native to the west, than one of our immature
mule deer.
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