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Man observing the landscape in the northern plains.

Preparing for a Western hunt

So the fabled hunting trip out west for mule deer has made it out of the group chat, and you are re…
Hiker standing on rocky terrain under clear blue sky.

MDF Hires Regional Conservation Coordinator based in Utah

Katie was born and raised in NE Kansas with a passion for the outdoors and wildlife. She followed t…
Plate of stir-fried noodles with beef, cilantro, and chili slices.

Venison Phở Stir Fry

What’s better than a big old bowl of steaming phở? The meatiness, the herbaceousness, the spiciness…
Black bear resting on a rock in a forested area.

Why Black Bears Could Be Your New Favorite Hunting Pastime

“The only thing that could improve it would be seeing a big ol’ boar,” I said after the elk had dis…
Mule deer doe and fawn in a forest setting

Are Idaho Mule Deer Primed to Recover After Last Winter?

As many hunters and conservationists know, in certain states winter survival for mule deer is essen…
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Mule Deer Foundation hires GIS Coordinator

Ella Hartshorn is a spatial ecologist who explores how wildlife navigate ever-changing landscapes a…
Wildlife researcher collecting data on feathers in the field.

How Turkey Hunting makes you a better Mule Deer hunter

Turkey hunting may not have the appeal of 100-plus pounds of meat in the freezer and a set of antle…
A plate of beef meatballs in tomato sauce with rice on a wooden table.

Mule Deer Albondigas (Spanish-style meatballs)

I’m excited to share another Goñi González family recipe with the Mule Deer Foundation, adapted to…
Child holding a large mushroom in a forest setting.

An Introduction to Mushroom Hunting

Mushrooms are at once familiar and mysterious. Anyone who spends time outdoors is sooner or later g…
Delicious pasta dish featuring morel mushrooms and herbs.

“Morel, Bolete, and Cattail Rigatoni with Venison Sausage”

That’s right I said cattail, you know the things growing in your local park or swamp. Now lets be c…
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Mule Deer Foundation Seeking Habitat Project Manager in Wyoming.

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is seeking applicants for one Project Manager to assist with habitat…
Desert landscape featuring mountain range and yucca plant.

The Promise

A promise made by Rachel’s boyfriend to get her the biggest buck she had ever seen. The boyfriend t…
Pick-up truck near water storage in open desert landscape.

Transportation Technical Assistance Liaison – Idaho

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Idaho Fish and Game Department are seeking a highly motivated an…
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New Team member Announcement!

It is my pleasure to welcome our newest hire, Shelby Pollard. She will be our Region 2 Regional Con…
Hunter observing nature in open plains under blue sky

Why Eastern Hunters Should Drive Out West for a Mule Deer Hunt

For many of us who call the Eastern United States home, hunting often means heading out to familiar…
Pine forest with mountain backdrop and blue sky.

Efforts to Implement Mule Deer Habitat Work on Federal Lands as Part of Fix Our Forests Act

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds Senators John Curtis – UT-(R), Tim Sheehy – MT (R), John Hi…