With the August 1st Archery Mule Deer season in Nevada Rapidly approaching I have been scouting every chance I can get. What have the results been? Coughing and near bleeding eyes.

The smoke from the California fires has made it difficult at best to spot Mule Deer. Since late June the California fires have been pushing smoke over the Sierra's into Nevada and unfortunately right into my tag area. On some days I can barely see a 1/2 mile.

What does all this mean. Rub some dirt on it and get back in there! Recent trips regardless of the smoke have provided some good views of the hard to find Mule Deer. Hopefully with a little help from Mother Nature and the hard work provided by the Fire Fighters the smoke will go away.

Otherwise I will have to hang my hunting clothes over the campfire to absorb the smoke so the deer don't wind me.

Coby