Obtain a 12-volt, high-volume pump, with hose connections. Bob got a Simer Blue Water 12-volt pump with 600 gallons per hour capacity. It has male hose connections on both the inlet and outlet sides of the pump.
Connected by Conservation: Highlights from the Mule Deer Foundation Fall Edition If you haven’t flipped…
Federal’s groundbreaking 7mm Backcountry cartridge changed the performance conversation in 2025, delivering true magnum velocities from shorter, suppressor-ready barrels. Now, Remington Ammunition is expanding the platform with three proven 175-grain loads built around the innovative Peak Alloy case. From trusted Core-Lokt to long-range Speer Impact, Remington’s 7mm Backcountry lineup brings higher velocities, flatter trajectories, and reliable terminal performance—without the recoil or barrel length penalties hunters have long accepted.
Hunting mule deer is never just about the hunt. it’s about terrain, weather, and, increasingly, land access. Anyone who has spent time chasing mule deer knows that the difference between public and private land can be night and day. Each offers unique challenges and opportunities, and understanding both is critical if you want to find success every season.
Chelsea Merriman is working to build bridges between state wildlife agencies and transportation departments to accelerate the planning and environmental compliance process for transportation projects that benefit both people and wildlife.
Spend a little time in the West chasing mule deer, watching mule deer, or just hearing about mule deer, and you start to understand something that goes beyond antlers and tags. Mule deer aren’t just a species; they’re a symbol of the west in a way that no other species can be. Mule deer are the pulse of the Western landscape, the living connection between the rugged terrain and the heritage. Protecting mule deer isn’t just about numbers; it’s about a way of life, a culture, and an identity that stretches back centuries.
As the snow settles over the mountains and the year draws to a close, we at the Mule Deer Foundation would like to take a moment to say thank you.
A friend of mine and I are considering a Canadian mule deer hunt in 2026. Maybe 2027. While in the planning process I thought I would do some research on what the Canadian mule deer population looks like and what steps are being taken to improve it. By the time I was done I had the makings of a nice little blog post that I thought some of you may be interested in so please if you are considering a cross-border mule deer hunt anytime in the near future keep reading. If hunting mule deer in Canada has never crossed her mind please used anyway because knowledge is power.
Mule deer are far more than a symbol of the American West, they are a cornerstone of rural economies, a source of cultural identity, and a driver of outdoor recreation that keeps communities vibrant. Whether it’s non-resident hunters fueling small-town businesses in November or families pulling off scenic highways to photograph bucks in velvet, the presence of mule deer creates ripple effects that reach far beyond the sagebrush.
Late-season mule deer hunting offers a unique blend of challenge and opportunity. As November fades into December and winter settles over the West, hunters face both the beauty and the brutality of cold-weather conditions. Snow, wind, and freezing temperatures make access difficult, but they also reveal the habits and patterns of mule deer in ways that earlier seasons cannot. Understanding the dual role of weather is key to a successful late-season hunt.
Ponzu is a Japanese sauce used for marinating, dipping, or adding some zip to certain dishes. It’s a soy-based sauce spiked with Japanese citrus (like yuzu, lemon, grapefruit, or kabosu) and evened out with mirin (a sweetened rice vinegar product) and dashi (an umami-rich stock made with dried seaweed and bonito flakes). It comes across as a light and loose soy sauce with a well-balanced flavor profile that provides salty, umami, sour, and sweet notes in even measure.
The winter of 2022–23 will be remembered across the West as one of the harshest in recent memory. In Wyoming, Idaho, and parts of northern Utah, relentless snow and bitter cold combined to create a perfect storm of survival challenges for mule deer. Tens of thousands of deer perished, including entire fawn crops and mature bucks that entered the season in good shape but simply couldn’t endure months of deep snow and subzero temperatures.