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Making the Most of a Year
Every January, I do the same thing.
I start looking at maps.
Long before applications are due, be…
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 t…
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…
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…
Using Trail Cams and E-Scouting to Pinpoint Mule Deer Buck Hotspots
But here’s the truth: if you’re hunting mule deer in today’s West and you’re ignoring tools like tr…
Solo vs. Partnered Mule Deer Hunts: Pros and Cons
Choosing the right approach for your style, goals, and country
There’s a fork in the road every mu…
Using Turkey Season to Prep for Your Western Hunt
At first glance, the idea of using turkey season to prepare for a Western hunt sounds odd. After al…
The Role of Hunters and Local Observers: Supporting Sustainable Mule Deer Populations
Mule deer are one of the most iconic species of the American West. Their presence in sagebrush flat…
Tag Soup Stories and What They Teach Us
Every hunter has a version of it. Gun misfired, missed a shot, waiting to long to shoot, things jus…