This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad sits down with Ryan Martin, who’s gearing up for his first Western big game hunt since he was a kid. After years of talking about it, Ryan and his best friend finally pulled the trigger and applied for a New Mexico mule deer tag — and to their surprise, they drew a great unit. To help Ryan prepare, Chad brings in seasoned mule deer hunter George Bermudez to answer questions, share insights, and offer hard-earned tips from the mountains. George breaks down winter hunting strategies, mule deer behavior, and what kind of gear Ryan should bring for a successful trip. Whether you’re new to mule deer hunting or planning your own Western adventure, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. RYAN MARTIN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan_at_blessedoutdoors/ OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code OUTOFSTATE when you become an Insider and get $50 in GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com ARROWHEAD RIFLES - Website - https://arrowheadrifles.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadrifles/ TRICER USA Use the code OUTOFSTATE and save 10% Website – https://tricerusa.com/ Instagram -@tricerusa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tricerusa/ BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR Use the code OUTOFSTATE15 to save 15% Website - http://bornprimitive.com/ Instagram - @bornprimitiveoutdoor #OutofStateHunter #WesternHunting #MuleDeerHunting #WesternHunting #HuntNM #PublicLandHunter #BigGameHunting #BackcountryHunting #HuntingPodcast #HunterMentorship #FirstTimeHunter #NewMexicoHunting #OutOfStateHunter #HuntingGear #MountainHunting #DIYHunt #TagDrawSuccess