I backpacked into the Mazatzal Wilderness last December. I also had the pleasure of a very long pack out with a good sized buck on my back! I hunted along the ridges between the canyons that had water in them. I found a few exceptional deer and lots of sign. Its very rough country! Everything is uphill! Including the downhills! I stayed above 4000 feet and saw only whitetail. If you're willing to make the effort to get back in a ways, you're likely to see some decent bucks and few, if any, people. What more could you ask for?
