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Mule Deer Foundation Awarded $320,000 from California Department of Fish and Wildlife to Support Wildlife Corridors and Sagebrush Restoration in Modoc County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEARFIELD, Utah, April 30, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF)...

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Using Turkey Season to Prep for Your Western Hunt

By: Cody Fongemie At first glance, the idea of using turkey season to prepare for a Western...

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MDF Recommended Gear for Shed Hunting

Shed hunting in mule deer country is about moving efficiently, glassing effectively, and...

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Restoring Native Grasslands and Riparian Systems in Central Arizona

The Upper Verde Watershed Project brings life back to Arizona’s mountains. By: Karina...

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Corporate Leadership in Conservation: Savage Arms Invests in the Future of Mule Deer

Out West, water is life. In the high desert, it can mean the difference between a herd that...

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Mule Deer Foundation and Wyoming Community Foundation Advance Snowy Range Forest Restoration Thanks to Anonymous Donor

CLEARFIELD, Utah, April 14, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Wyoming Community...

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Mule Deer Foundation Commits $2.4 million to Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative Projects in Fiscal Year 2027

CLEARFIELD, Utah, April 13, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) continues its...

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Mule Deer Foundation Applauds Passage of Utah H.B. 431 Supporting Wildlife Crossings and Migration Connectivity

CLEARFIELD, Utah, April 13, 2026 — The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds the passage of Utah...

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Mule Deer Foundation Awarded $4 Million by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Advance Grassland Conservation Across the Great Plains

CLEARFIELD, Utah, April 7, 2026 — Big News for America’s grasslands: The Mule Deer...

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Mule Deer Foundation Receives $500,000 From the Salt River Project to Expand Forest Restoration and Watershed Resiliency in Central Arizona

CLEARFIELD, UT, April 9, 2026 – Salt River Project (SRP) has awarded...

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Federal Ammunition and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) announced the continuation of their long-standing conservation partnership.

Federal Ammunition Continues Conservation Partnership with Mule Deer Foundation

CLEARFIELD, Utah – March 18, 2026 – Federal Ammunition and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF)...

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St. Patricks Day Mule Deer Reuben

Celebrating the luck of the Irish, wild game style Description: There are a lot of...

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the Mule Deer Foundation introduced a bold new national campaign aimed at confronting one of the most pressing challenges in Western wildlife conservation. Centered around the message “The Vanishing Icon of the West,” the campaign reflects both the significance of mule deer to the American West and the growing urgency to restore their numbers across the landscape.

Western Hunting and Conservation Expo Recap and New “Vanishing” Focus for Organization

CLEARFIELD, Utah – March 16, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is excited to share a...

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The Vanishing Icon of the West

Join MDF Today! Remember to send any success pictures or stories from the...

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The Long Game: A 5–10 Year Draw Plan for Mule Deer

By Trevor J. Hubbs If you’ve hunted mule deer for more than a season, you already know this...

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Mule Deer Foundation Delivers Second-Best Conservation Year on Record:

$48.3 Million Invested Across 17 States to Restore Mule Deer and Black-Tailed Deer Habitat ...

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