Nate Simmons continues his quest for mule deer with a bow in the wilds of Wyoming on his public-land hunt.

Nate Simmons searches Wyoming’s high country for mule deer but his hunt takes an unexpected turn.

Chris and his son Mark load up their backpacks and head into sheep country in pursuit of the elusive Coues deer that roam the Arizona backcountry.

Chris and his son Mark load up their backpacks and head into sheep country in pursuit of the elusive Coues deer that roam the Arizona backcountry.

Nate and his Uncle Ted are in Wyoming exploring some new country in pursuit of mule deer on public land.

Years of effort culminate in the rugged mountains of Nevada’s public lands on Nate’s archery mule deer hunt.

Mark and Chris return to a familiar place to hunt Coues deer on Arizona’s public lands.

Nate Simmons backpacks through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of mule deer on public land.

Nate Simmons backpacks through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of mule deer on public land.

Chris Denham returns to Kodiak for a second time along with some of his good friends from Arizona.

Chris Denham returns to Kodiak for a second time along with some of his good friends from Arizona.

I lowered enough to stay out of sight and nocked an arrow. I drew my Hoyt and found my anchors. My heart was pounding, but I consciously took a slow breath as I settled my 60-yard pin.