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SHELDONI MULE DEER MEXICO

Currency:USD Category:Hunting Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
SHELDONI MULE DEER MEXICO
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We want hunters and outfitters to have a positive experience.
Expectations of hunters:
1) Bring another hunter and extend the hunt if feasible.
2) Hunt from the outfitter's price list after harvesting donated trophies if additional game are
available and tip generously.
Donations may not be combined on one trip unless outfitters agree prior to auction.
HUNT THE UNIQUE AND EXTREMELY RARE SHELDONI MULE DEER (ococoileus hemionus sheldoni) commonly called the Tiburon Island mule deer. HUNT WITH RENOWN MEXICO OUTFITTER DERICK LOPEZ, FOR A TRUE ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE big non typical’s are the norm!

ITEM DESCRIPTION
You may have killed a mule deer in the west or even the burro mule deer subspecies (Odocoileus hemionus eremionus) in mainland Sonora, but odds are great you have NOT hunted monstrous Sheldoni Mule Deer on Tiburon Island? The Tiburon Island mule deer (ococoileus hemionus sheldoni) is native exclusively to the renowned, desert bighorn mecca of Tiburon Island, and differs greatly in color, size, dental measurements, and antler configurations from all other mule deer. They have highly sought after non-typical genetics, they are dark, tall, and heavy antlers, and SCI and other international organizations now recognizes them as a separate subspecies of mule deer! The bucks typically are not as wide as burro mule deer, but they are truly eye catching, and not like anything you've seen on the Sonora mainland, or in the west.
Tiburon Island has no population of people which allows these bucks to grow old. The Island is about 25 x 50 kilometers with the majority/80% being rugged mountainous habitat, this is a 7 day hunt, which is truly like no other deer hunt you've ever been on. Very VERY few hunters even know this species exists, although more and more are getting sneak peaks at these unique bucks...and are getting hooked! This hunt's value for a 1 on 1 is $16-17K but cost have been skyrocketing since SCI recognized them as a separate sub species! The Mexican government only issues 12-15 tags a year as the population is listed as “vulnerable” with around 600 animals. Be assured this hunt will be a once in a lifetime type adventure, that’s growing off the charts with interest as year after year the pictures of these secretive, massive antlered non typical bucks make their rounds. Season dates are very limited.

What’s included:
Airport assists and pickup drop off, pro guides, licenses, wildlife certifications, lodging, meals, trophy care (skinned and salted), trophy shipment and export assistance with logistics but not costs
Not included;
Commercial flights, hotels before or after your hunt, gratuities, trophy shipment and export costs, meat processing
Optional
Rifle rental – $250 usd
Non hunter observer $250 per day
Additional hunting days

Nobody knows Sheldoni mule deer like Derick Lopez and his veteran guides, because they have been the exclusive desert bighorn outfitter on Tiburon for years! They have years of experience glassing these secretive monsters during the rut while chasing world class sheep for clients. They have harvested some of the biggest sheldoni bucks ever taken! Come hunt these unique mule deer while you still can.

What makes this Mexico mule deer hunt so different besides the deer themselves and the local...its Dr Derick Lopez!! He is a highly reputable, supremely reliable, and extremely experienced hunter and outfitter, with hundreds of previous references! He is the son of long known Mexican hunting outfitter Ubaldo Lopez and Pathy Zepeda, owner of one of the biggest import/export hunting companies in the state of Sonora. Together they have over 30 years of outfitting business in Mexico, and this makes a huge difference not only for your overall hunting experience, but equally for your personal safety and well-being in Mexico as well! In the past several years Derick has added to the quality of the business by providing his passion, dedication, and vast hunting talents. Their hunting operation continuously delivers world class hunting opportunities to thousands of international clients. The business specializes in Mule Deer, Coues Deer, and Desert Bighorn Sheep hunting on the mainland of Mexico and on the exclusive Seris Reservation on Tiburon Island just off the coast of Sonora Mexico. Derick works full time in the outfitting side of the operation while Pathy coordinates the entire administration side including exportation, hunting permits, firearm licenses, CITES and more (another big differentiator). Finally, they have decades of experience with more than a thousand successful clients to their credit, and let's not forget they have a perfect track record of client safety and well-being in Mexico! Feel free to contact Derick to answer any questions you may have.

"I had the privilege to hunt Sheldoni Mule Deer with Derick Lopez on Tiburon Island. Derick made this trip an amazing adventure with his attention to detail. He was an excellent communicator, very organized, had good equipment, excellent guides and loves to hunt. It is a blast to hunt with an outfitter with the passion of Derick. Would recommend him to anyone looking to hunt the unique and beautiful Tiburon Island". - Tim Salsbury

https://www.dericklopezoutfitter.com/