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What Successful Mule Deer Hunters Do Differently
Ask ten mule deer hunters what it takes to kill a good buck, and you’ll probably get ten different…
A Legacy of Leadership and Lifelong Commitment to Conservation: Jon Nestor
Jon’s fingerprints are on habitat projects throughout Colorado. From restoring critical winter rang…
The Quiet Moments That Define Mule Deer Hunting
The truck doors slam. Gear gets tossed into piles. Somebody starts unloading food while somebody el…
The Rut
There is probably no better time to hunt a mature mule deer than during the rut.
The weather is get…
Managing Expectations on Limited-Entry Mule Deer Tags
After years of applying, accumulating points and watching other hunters post pictures of bucks you…
How to Hunt Mule Deer in Heavily Roaded Country
More roads don’t necessarily mean fewer mule deer. In fact, heavily roaded country can sometimes ma…
What a Mature Mule Deer Taught Me About Patience
Sometimes the best hunt is about finding the right piece of country, preparing yourself to stay the…
The Gear Special: Four Pieces of Gear I’m Excited to Hunt With This Season
Every year, companies introduce new gear that promises to change the way we hunt. Some of it lives…
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…