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Are They "Superior"?
If by "superior," you mean harder to hunt, more adaptable to rugged environments, and a prized trophy for experienced hunters—then yes, they are elite in those categories. However, if you compare them in terms of sheer size or range, they don’t outmatch larger subspecies like the northern white-tailed deer or mule deer.
For hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in the Southwest, Coues deer are definitely a top-tier species.