NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: February 26, 2018 Contact: Jared Wire, jared@muledeer.org, (801) 973-3940 Salt Lake City, Utah: Adam Weatherby, President and CEO of Weatherby, Inc. has volunteered to serve as a member of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) board of directors. Weatherby joined the board at its meeting held during the recent Western Hunting […]
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MDF Seeking Arizona Regional Director Position
Mule Deer Foundation Seeking Conservation, Fundraising Professional for Arizona Regional Director Position Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), one of the most rapidly growing hunting organizations in the country, is actively seeking applications for its regional director position in the state of Arizona. Individuals with strong fundraising, organization and interpersonal skills as […]
MDF Seeking Conservation, Fundraising Professional for Arizona Regional Director Position
Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), one of the most rapidly growing hunting organizations in the country, is actively seeking applications for its regional director position in the state of Arizona. Individuals with strong fundraising, organization and interpersonal skills as well as a passion for mule deer conservation are encouraged to apply. […]
Limited Edition Henry “One of Twenty” Rifle Auction to Support Mule Deer Foundation
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: December 18, 2017 Contact: Brian Fienhold, brian@muledeer.org, 801-973-3940 Limited Edition Henry “One of Twenty” Rifle Auction to Support Mule Deer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT: Henry Repeating Arms has donated one of 20 Big Boy .44 magnum special edition lever action rifles to the Mule Deer Foundation to support […]
7 deer poached, left to waste in Southern Utah
UTAH: St George News: 7 deer poached, left to waste in Southern Utah Written by Kimberly Scott December 14, 2017 This buck was poached and left to waste, Kane County, Utah, October 2017 | Photo courtesy of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, St. George News ST. GEORGE — An investigation is underway into the poaching […]
2018 WESTERN HUNTING & CONSERVATION EXPO SURE TO IMPRESS
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: December 15, 2017 Contact: Miles Moretti, (801) 230-2207, miles@muledeer.org Troy Justensen, (801) 557-3352, troy@sfw.net 2018 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo Sure to Impress Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s 2018 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo (WHCE) will be a must-attend event […]
Montana Mule Deer suspected of Chronic Wasting Disease
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 10, 2017 Contact: Chad Klinkenborg, chad@muledeer.org, 406-570-4271 Montana Mule Deer suspected of Chronic Wasting Disease MDF Supporting Outreach and Detection Efforts Bozeman, MT: A hunter-harvested mule deer shot 10 miles southeast of Bridger, Montana is suspected of having Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to Montana Fish Wildlife and […]
Mule Deer Foundation Opposes Proposed Arizona Ballot Initiative to End Mountain Lion, Bobcat Hunting
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 30, 2017 Contact: Miles Moretti, miles@muledeer.org, (801) 230-2207 Mule Deer Foundation Opposes Proposed Arizona Ballot Initiative to End Mountain Lion, Bobcat Hunting Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation opposes the proposed ballot initiative in Arizona that would end hunting of mountain lions and bobcats. MDF believes that […]
Mule Deer Foundation Partners with QuietKat to Provide Members Another Way to Support the Organization
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2017 Contact:Rob Weekes, MDF Director of Marketing and Development (719) 351-5716rob@muledeer.org Pete Scales, QuietKat Director of Sales and Marketing (970) 328-2399 x27 pete@quietkat.com Mule Deer Foundation Partners with QuietKat to Provide Members Another Way to Support the Organization Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) announced a […]
Mule Deer Foundation Cheers Sagebrush Restoration, Sportsmen’s Access Provisions in DOI Order
Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauded today’s Department of the Interior Secretarial Order focused on sportsmen’s issues and habitat conservation. Secretarial Order 3356 shows the department’s strong commitment to outdoor recreationists through increased access, improved opportunities for youth and disabled sportsmen, and partnerships with state and non-profit groups on wildlife habitat restoration projects. The […]
Oklahoma Hunter Drawn for Colorado Special Deer License
For Immediate Release: July 5, 2017 Contact: Marty Holmes, (719) 221-0732, marty@muledeer.org Oklahoma Hunter Drawn for Colorado Special Deer License Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) announced today that Trevor Keeler of Atoka, Oklahoma won the drawing for the Colorado special deer license. “I can’t believe I won, I bought six […]
Venison donation feeds more than 500 homeless Utahns
Venison donation feeds more than 500 homeless Utahns By Ashley Stilson – Deseret News.com SALT LAKE CITY — Between 400 and 500 people each day eat lunch or dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall, or “Vinny’s,” as the locals call it. It’s a service provided through Catholic Community Services of Utah. Many of the people […]
Mule Deer Foundation Recognizes Top Volunteers and Chapters at Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
Salt Lake City, Utah: During the recent Western Hunting & Conservation Expo, Mule Deer Foundation volunteers and chapters were recognized for their outstanding efforts for on-the-ground conservation and fundraising. The Expo provides the opportunity for volunteers, staff, board members, outdoor celebrities, and many others to celebrate the organization’s achievements accomplished by the chapters. “MDF’s volunteers […]
Mule Deer Foundation Elects New Board Vice Chair, Welcomes New Members
Salt Lake City, Utah: During the recent Mule Deer Foundation board meeting at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo, Aaron Oelger, Marketing Director for Hodgdon Powder, was selected as the next Vice Chairman of the board. Oelger replaces Bethany Erb who served two years as vice chair. In addition, two new board members, Jim Lawrence […]
Mule Deer Foundation Congratulates Ryan Zinke on Confirmation as Secretary of the Interior
Salt Lake City, Utah: Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ryan Zinke as the new Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 68-31. The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) issued its congratulations to Secretary Zinke and offered its help to work with him on the complex conservation challenges found across the West. The following is a […]
Winter Feeding of Mule Deer
Winter Feeding of Mule Deer The Winter of 2016-2017 has been one of extreme cold temperatures and snow depths. Mule Deer are struggling to find food. The Mule Deer Foundation working closely with State Wildlife Agencies began feeding deer in Northern Utah. We want to help raise funds to also help in Idaho and Colorado where […]
Emergency deer feeding – Jan. 13 DWR
For the first time since 2008, biologists are feeding deer affected by deep snow and frigid temperatures. Feeding started today in Garden City near Bear Lake. We’d like to emphasize that biologists across Utah are watching deer closely, and Garden City is the only area where feeding is currently needed. Fortunately, deer across other parts […]
Statement of Support on Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary
Mule Deer Foundation: Statement of Support on Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) today expressed their support for Congressman Ryan Zinke who was nominated by President-elect Trump to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior. Zinke, a hunter and avid outdoorsman has been […]
Improving Big-Game Habitat in the Diamond Lake Ranger District
EMILY HOARD The News-Review, Oct 27, 2016 IDLEYLD PARK — The Diamond Lake Ranger District teamed up with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in 2007 to improve wildlife habitat in the Umpqua National Forest. “Basicially, we’re building plots for elk forage enhancement, so we’re taking an area that has been a timber sale, and […]
24 Gun ProVault Safe Raffle – WINNER
Congratulations Brandon Moon and Thank you to all the hard work from the committee of the Pass the Buck Chapter. 24 Gun ProVault Safe Raffle Raffle Date: 11-19-2016 Raffle Winning Ticket No. Mule Deer Foundation Colorado Statewide Chapter (CO Raffle License # 2016-10372) The winning number will be posted within 24 hours of the […]
