A mule deer buck harvested in southeastern Idaho. This year, deer hunters have reason for optimism and caution heading into the fall hunting season that opens Oct. 10 in most units for general, any-weapon hunts. There's some modest growth in mule deer herds, which will likely be reflected in the harvest.
October 18, 2022
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Deer hunters have cause for optimism, caution
Mule deer hunters should see similar or more deer than last year, but whitetail harvest could drop. Here's everything deer hunters need to know heading in to the 2022 big game season.