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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 hunti…
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…
Merry Christmas from the Mule Deer Foundation
As the snow settles over the mountains and the year draws to a close, we at the Mule Deer Foundatio…
A Cross-Border Challenge: Canada’s Mule Deer
A friend of mine and I are considering a Canadian mule deer hunt in 2026. Maybe 2027. While in the…
The Economic & Cultural Value of Mule Deer
Mule deer are far more than a symbol of the American West, they are a cornerstone of rural economie…