Rock 194 Mule Deer in Owens Valley zone X9B Part 1

Post rut in California. Saw larger bucks earlier but these deer happy to share with us as they dine.

[@rodramos642]

Great video! My son and I were lucky enough to pull the X9B tag this year. We’ve never been up there, can you tell us what we can expect and any tip or suggestions. Much appreciated

[@airrodent]

Get back to you!

[@airrodent]

Frankly have no really good inputs and I hunted X9B once only in the reqular season. Once in Gooddale area for the G3 hunt. Plus, we are coming off two years of drought. Deer might be in different places than last year because of this. Always wondered what the kill map might look like for X9B. The Stecker and Shingle Mill Benches above the Taboose creek touted as choice. Since good feed in years past and 8000 feet plus. A 3000 foot climb though from trail heads. My understanding is fire in these areas in 2019 so may be good or even better browse again? Seen tracks at 11000 feet in X9B. The best bet is pre-season scouting really. Area rugged as heck also. The deer are where you find them. Many canyons have trail heads to access different areas and gauge adjacent areas for cover feed and recent deer activity. Northern part of X9B has more 4 x 4 road access like Coyote flats areas. Sorry not more help. Maybe others can chime in?

[@desertsun1000]

Isn't that Bishop?

[@airrodent]

Closer to Big Pine