Strategic Partnerships

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and the newly launched Blacktail Deer Foundation (BDF) show how strong partnerships drive real conservation success. By working together across federal, state, tribal, and local levels, these organizations have built a model for leveraging shared resources and expertise to deliver results that no single group could achieve alone. This collaborative approach ensures that conservation keeps pace with the diverse geographic, ecological, and political landscapes where mule deer and black-tailed deer live.

Through initiatives like habitat restoration, brush planting, and wildlife-friendly fencing, we’ve helped improve over 2 million acres of critical mule deer range. Our work supports sustainable land management and benefits a wide array of species across the American West. For every dollar donated, $0.88 goes directly to conservation efforts helping ensure a future where mule deer thrive and our North American landscapes remain wild, resilient, and full of life. Join us in protecting mule deer and the lands they roam. Support science-based wildlife conservation. Support the Mule Deer Foundation, today!