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Migrations Across the West: Following the Old Roads
If you’ve never seen a line of mule deer moving across the skyline at dawn, nose to tail, mile afte…
Crossroads Mastication Project—Restoring Habitat and Reducing Wildfire Risk in Northern California
The Mule Deer Foundation is proud to provide an update on one of our flagship habitat restoration e…
Dilly Steelhead and Rice Salad
This is an easy and refreshing salad that makes for the perfect light dinner or lunch. I used steel…
How to Pack for a 5-Day Solo Mule Deer Hunt
Hunting deep in the backcountry with nothing but the gear you can carry on your back is one of the…
Archery Mule Deer Tips: Stalking Smart in Open Country
Bowhunting mule deer in open country is one of the most rewarding — and frustrating — challenges a…
Addressing Fragmented Landscapes: Roads, Fences, and Development
From supporting wildlife crossings to retrofitting fences and improving habitat, MDF is helping mul…
Federal Fusion Gets Tipped Off
Federal Ammunition introduced its popular Fusion line of hunting ammo in 2005. The development of F…
Early Season Mule Deer Tactics: Spot-and-Stalk Success in Velvet
Early season mule deer hunting is a long game. You might spend days glassing and never make a stalk…
Colorado’s Mule Deer: Conservation in Action
Colorado’s conservation story relies on the cooperation of Mother Nature and state and agency partn…
Win Sonora, Mexico Mule Deer Hunt
The Mule Deer Foundation is proud to share an incredible opportunity for those who dream of hunting…
Spot-and-Stalk vs. Ambush: Choosing Your Mule Deer Hunting Style
Ask a dozen mule deer hunters how they get it done, and you’ll hear two main camps: spot-and-stalk …
Behind the Scenes: How the Mule Deer Foundation Works for Hunters
That’s where the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) comes in. You might know the name. You might have gone…
Juicy Wild Turkey Burgers with Herby Aioli
I was gifted some wild turkey thighs and thought that I would try grinding them up, which I’d never…
Decoding Mule Deer Body Language: What Bucks Are Telling You
Spend enough time around mule deer, and you realize they’re not just animals fading into the brush…
Habitat Work Means More Deer in Your Spotting Scope
Ask any seasoned hunter what makes for a great mule deer season, and you’ll likely hear the same an…
The Great Basin Decline: A Mule Deer Crisis in the Making
If you want to understand the pressure mule deer are under these days, don’t look to the Rockies or…