Species guide
Guided mule deer hunts: outfitters and guides by state
Mule deer outfitters work big, open country, so the useful differences are the unit or ranch, whether you need a draw tag, and how much spot-and-stalk walking the hunt involves.
- 46outfitters
- 5states
- 8hunt types
- 0Sponsored
- Licenses checked against state records wherever a state lookup lets us
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Mule deer outfitters at a glance
- This directory currently shows 46 published listings for mule deer hunting across 5 states.
- By service level: 15 guided and 31 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: mule deer, elk, turkey, and predators.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and wingshooting.
- 12 of 46 real listings had a license checked with the issuing agency.
- 10 of 46 listings are in states where we found no state outfitter license or no public state license lookup: they are labelled that way, with a link to the agency to confirm, and not shown as license-checked.
- 24 of 46 listings are in states that require a guide or outfitter license we could not check against state records: they are labelled "License not checked", show no license number, and you should confirm the license with the outfitter.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
Where to find mule deer outfitters, by service level
| State | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | 7 | – | – | 12 | – |
| Colorado | 3 | 9 | – | – | 12 | – |
| South Dakota | 4 | 6 | – | – | 10 | – |
| Arizona | 3 | 4 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Alaska | – | 5 | – | – | 5 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 15 | 31 | – | – | 46 | – |
Hunt types offered for mule deer
| Hunt type | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 10 | 25 | – | – | 35 | – |
| Rifle | 10 | 25 | – | – | 35 | – |
| Muzzleloader | 2 | 9 | – | – | 11 | – |
| Wingshooting | 6 | 5 | – | – | 11 | – |
| Drop camp | – | 6 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Youth and novice | 3 | 3 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Hound hunt | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Trophy | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 33 | 73 | – | – | 106 | – |
Questions to ask a mule deer outfitter
- Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
- How much glassing and walking does a typical day involve?
- Who handles field care, quartering and pack-out?
- Which license or permit covers the outfitter, and can I confirm it with the issuing agency?
All 46mule deer outfitters
Filter the 46 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
| Outfitter | State | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEI Guide and Outfitter | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Mountain goat, Moose | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | 1206 | |
| Alaska Coastal Hunting | AK | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Brown and grizzly bear, Mountain goat, Mule… | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Backcountry Guided Hunts | CA | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Baranof Backcountry Outfitters | AK | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Mountain goat, Brown and grizzly bear, Mule deer | Rifle | Not checked | |
| Beaus Outdoors | CO | Guided | Waterfowl, Upland birds, Turkey, Whitetail deer, Dove,… | Wingshooting | 2811 | |
| Big Chino Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Wild sheep | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | Not checked | |
| Bitterwater Outfitters | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Exotics and high fence, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| C & D Outfitters | SD | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Camp Five Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Turkey, Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Capitol Peak Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Moose, Wild sheep, Mountain goat | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 3626 | |
| Central Coast Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Black bear, Wild hog, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Chase'n The King | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Black bear, Mule deer, Pronghorn,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | Not checked | |
| Crawford Guide Service | AZ | Guided | Elk, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC | SD | Guided | Whitetail deer, Pronghorn, Mule deer, Predators | Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Dahl Outfitters | SD | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators | Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Diamond Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Black bear, Turkey, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Dieringer Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Wild sheep,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Double D Trophy Outfitters | SD | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mule deer, Pronghorn | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| Eastern Colorado Outfitters | CO | Guided | Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn | Rifle, Archery | 2041 | |
| Frontera Hunting | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence, Dove | Rifle | Not checked | |
| Grant's Guide Service | AZ | Guided | Whitetail deer, Elk, Turkey, Black bear, Pronghorn, Mule… | Archery, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters | SD | Fully outfitted | Waterfowl, Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Jim River Guide Service | SD | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Small game and varmints, Mule deer,… | Archery | No state lookup | |
| Katmai/Aniakchak Guide Service | AK | Fully outfitted | Brown and grizzly bear, Moose, Wild sheep, Mountain goat,… | Rifle | Not checked | |
| KB Outdoors | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators, Wild sheep | Archery | 2955 | |
| KenShy Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Moose, Wild sheep, Mountain goat | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 3687 | |
| Kiowa Creek Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | 2330 | |
| Kodiak Wilderness Adventures | AK | Fully outfitted | Waterfowl, Brown and grizzly bear, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Kyncy Guide Service | CA | Guided | Black bear, Turkey, Mule deer | Trophy | Not checked | |
| LKS Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Wild sheep, Mountain goat, Moose | Drop camp | 3423 | |
| Lockwood Hunting Services | CA | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Wild hog, Turkey, Mule deer | Archery | Not checked | |
| Lost Valley Outfitters | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer, Predators | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| North Central Hunts | CA | Guided | Waterfowl, Black bear, Wild hog, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Oak Ridge Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Turkey, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Oak Stone Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Elk, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule deer, Predators,… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Old School Outfitters | AZ | Guided | Black bear, Whitetail deer, Elk, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Parker Guide Service (Alaska Boat Hunts) | AK | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Brown and grizzly bear, Mountain goat, Mule deer | Rifle | Not checked | |
| Prairie Highlands Lodge | SD | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery | No state lookup | |
| Prairie Outfitters LLC | SD | Guided | Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Mule deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Routier Outfitting | SD | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators,… | Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Sable Mountain Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 2657 | |
| Sickels Guiding & Outfitting | CO | Guided | Black bear, Elk, Turkey, Predators, Mule deer | Hound hunt | 3435 | |
| Skyrose Ranch Hunting | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Upland birds, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| South Dakota Access | SD | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Waterfowl, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | No state lookup | |
| West Elk Wilderness Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 2411 | |
| Western Sky Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Drop camp | 2897 |
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a mule deer outfitter before paying a deposit?
Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher? How much glassing and walking does a typical day involve? Who handles field care, quartering and pack-out? Then confirm the outfitter's license number with the agency that issued it.
How many outfitters are listed for mule deer hunting?
46 published listings. Counts change as listings are reviewed, added or removed. The most recent listing check was on October 24, 2026.
What kinds of service do these outfitters offer?
15 guided (a guide hunts with you) and 31 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.
Does paying for placement change the order?
Upgraded placements are labelled "Sponsored" and may appear first. The upgrade does not change the license check. Listing is free. Outfitters can choose an upgraded listing, always labelled "Sponsored": free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters, then a flat monthly or annual fee (see the listing tiers page). There is no per-lead fee, no per-booking fee and no revenue share, and payment never buys a license check or changes a listing's facts.