October can be a tough time to hunt mule deer bucks, but it’s also probably my favorite time to hunt them. That’s likely because I grew up hunting in Idaho, where our general mule deer seasons are typically open in October. As I wrap up archery elk season in September, the cold mornings and changing leaves leave me longing to have a rifle in my hands in search of a mature mule deer buck. (Cartridge Considerations: Top 5 Rifle Cartridges For Hunting Mule Deer )