Paunsaugunt mule deer hunts

The Paunsaugunt is on the rebound and has been totally restructured. Permits numbers have been reduced by 55% and the season dates have been totally shuffled. The number of mature bucks on the Paunsaugunt is higher than it has been in years. Realistic chances can be had at bucks in the 185-200" range. With access to landowners tags, there is no waiting - you can hunt this year.

Color Country Outfitters guides hunters on all 3 available hunts - archery, muzzleloader and rifle. Archery season dates are mid-August thru second week in September, exclusive access on private land is available. Muzzleloader season dates are September 29 - Oct 7, also with access to private land. Archery and Muzzleloader hunts take place on summer range where bucks can be patterned and viewed beginning in July. Rifle season dates are Oct 23 - 31. Rifle hunt takes place on winter range, with some pre-rut activity near the end of season. Also, exclusive access on private lands is available.

Most of the archery hunting is done with treestand/blinds with some spot/stalk. Muzzleloader hunting is a combination of treestand/blind and spot/stalk. Rifle hunting is mostly spot/stalk.

Hunts are 6 days with options for more days. Guiding is 1 on 1. Accomodations will be at the Alton lodge. Lodge has individual bedroom/bathroom, TV/SAT, telephone, cell service, wi/fi access, full-time cook, etc. Guests are welcome.

Cost of hunt is $4,000 not including landowner tag or license. Landowner tags can be purchased for hunters if needed - cost varies from $7,000-9,000 depending on season.