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Well, That Didn’t Work: Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me More Than Success Ever Did
Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. We all have photos of those animals hanging in the ga…
A Game of Angles
One of the biggest misconceptions among new deer hunters is that shot placement is simply a matter…
Ethical Hunting in 2026
As mule deer hunters, we spend a lot of time talking about rifles, optics, packs, and finding matur…
Passing on Shots: When Not to Pull the Trigger
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a hunter is that success isn’t measured by the number of…
Early-Season Deer Behavior: How to Adapt
Mule deer are creatures of habit, especially during the early season. If a mountainside is producin…
Making the Most of a Year
Every January, I do the same thing.
I start looking at maps.
Long before applications are due, befo…
What the New OnX Roadless Rule Layer Can Teach Mule Deer Hunters
Every serious mule deer hunter spends hours studying maps before ever lacing up a pair of boots. Di…
Preseason Scouting Checklist: Get Ready Before the Season Starts
Every August, I go through the same routine.
Some of it is exciting, looking over maps, checking tr…
How to Adjust Tactics When Deer Go Nocturnal
Mature mule deer don’t become invisible when hunting pressure increases or warm weather settles in…
Navigating Access Challenges Without Cutting Corners
Between checkerboard land ownership, changing property boundaries, increased hunting pressure, and…
Hunting Pressure and How Mule Deer Respond
Every hunter has a story about the buck that seemed to disappear overnight.
You glass him feeding o…
Why Mule Deer Hunting Is About More Than Antlers
I’m going to say this the way it’s been rattling around in my head for a while now: we’ve made mule…
How Weather Patterns Influence Mule Deer Movement During Season
If there’s one factor that consistently changes mule deer movement during hunting season, it’s weat…
Mentorship in Mule Deer Hunting: Why It Matters
No one starts out knowing how to hunt mule deer. Everyone learns somewhere, from someone or by figu…
Why Patience Is the Most Underrated Mule Deer Hunting Skill
There are a lot of skills that get talked about in mule deer hunting: shooting, glassing, backcount…
First Mule Deer: What New Hunters Should Focus On
There’s a moment that sticks with you when you take someone on their first mule deer hunt. It usual…