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MDF Recommended Gear for Shed Hunting

Shed hunting in Western winter range demands durability, comfort, and mobility. The goal is to move…
Hunters observing wildlife with binoculars in a natural setting.

How to Scout Mule Deer When You Have Limited Time

If there’s one thing most of us don’t have enough of, it’s time. Between work, family, and everythi…
Wyoming nonresident hunting license and letter

How to Draw a Coveted Mule Deer Tag: Insider Tips by State

Drawing a mule deer tag in the West is both art and science. For many hunters, it’s a years‑long co…

What to Know Before Applying for Western Mule Deer Draws

By Cody Fongemie  You’ve made your decision; you’re going out west for a mule deer hunt. So…
Two hunters using binoculars and rifle in snowy terrain.

Glassing Techniques for Western Mule Deer

There’s a reason seasoned mule deer hunters spend more time behind their optics than they do behind…

Top Public Land States for 2026 DIY Mule Deer Hunts

There’s something timeless about a do-it-yourself mule deer hunt. It’s you, a map (or OnX), a tag i…

Reading Terrain for Mule Deer: Where to Look and Why

Mule deer live in landscapes where survival depends on invisibility and efficiency. Unlike whitetai…
Corned beef sandwich with sauerkraut and dipping sauce on a white plate.

St. Patricks Day Mule Deer Reuben

Nothing says happy St. Patrick’s Day like a warm Mule Deer Reuben sandwich. I make these every year…

The Long Game: A 5–10 Year Draw Plan for Mule Deer

Want to draw better mule deer tags without wasting years or money? The Mule Deer Foundation breaks…
Mountain landscape featuring snow-capped peaks and green grassland.

Top Public Land States for 2026 DIY Mule Deer Hunts

So, you’ve decided to plan a mule deer hunt. And do you want to do it yourself in the good old-fash…
Group of hunters gathering in a tent during a hunting camp.

Long-Term Multi State Draw Plan (5–10 Years) for Mule Deer

Our goals, because your draw plan should reflect: Do you want a trophy-class buck, or are you hunt…

DIY Euro Mounts: A Clean, Classic Way to Celebrate Your Mule Deer

There’s something timeless about a euro mount. It’s clean, it’s elegant, and it honors the mule dee…

The Dip-and-Suck machine

Obtain a 12-volt, high-volume pump, with hose connections.  Bob got a Simer Blue Water 12-volt pump…

Introducing the Mule Deer Foundation DIGITAL MAGAZINE!

If you haven’t flipped through the latest Fall edition of Mule Deer Foundation Magazine yet, you’re…

Public vs. Private Land Hunting Opportunities

Hunting mule deer is never just about the hunt. it’s about terrain, weather, and, increasingly, lan…

Why Mule Deer Are Conservation’s Icon

Spend a little time in the West chasing mule deer, watching mule deer, or just hearing about mule d…