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Stories & Member Voices

Hunter observing wildlife in a mountainous forested landscape.

Conservation Tags and What They Fund

Every hunter who purchases a license or tag plays a part in conserving mule deer. Conservation tags…
Grilled venison steak garnished with roasted cherry tomatoes.

Bison Steak Salad with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes 

This quick and easy recipe is bursting with flavor and makes for an excellent, well-balanced lunch…
Mule deer buck standing in tall grass in a natural setting.

Field Judging Mule Deer: How to Score Before the Shot

There’s a moment every mule deer hunter lives for. You’re glassing a far ridgeline, the sun just ti…
Archer preparing to shoot a bow in a meadow with wildflowers.

Rifle vs. Bow: Choosing Your Weapon for the West

f you’re planning a mule deer hunt out West, one of the first big questions you’ll face isn’t where…
Gourmet burger with various toppings on a plate.

El Ciervo Diablo Spicy Venison Burger

Every once in a while, I like to masochistically challenge myself by eating something stupidly spic…
Hunter in camouflage resting and writing notes in a forest setting

Prepping for Archery Deer Camp

It’s two nights before the Spring turkey season, and I’m trying on my lucky camos for the first tim…
Delicious meatballs topped with raspberry sauce and fresh basil.

VENISON BUFFALO BITES WITH RASPBERRY ROCKET-POP DRIZZLE

When it comes to deciding what to grill for the 4th of July, it’s usually a no-brainer: burgers, br…
Sliced mule deer steak served with rice and garnished with chives.

Venison Steak with Creamy, Cheesy, Bacony Barley

Anyone who has tried a venison and barley soup or stew knows that those two ingredients go together…
Wild turkey perched on a tree branch in a forest setting.

Member Stories: Killing Big Gobblers After Work

As the hot afternoon sun beat down on my face, a burning bead of sweat rolled its way down my foreh…
Grilled fish filet served on a plate with fresh spinach and tomato salad.

Grilled Tajin-Lime Wild Turkey

I was recently sitting in the backyard, enjoying a tequila cocktail my wife made that sported a Taj…
Hunting gear and mule deer in an outdoor setting

Boots, Packs, and Layers

With tag draw results coming in across the West, odds are some of you are holding onto a hot tag an…

Public Lands MATTER for Mule Deer!

“The Mule Deer Foundation values America’s public lands, essential for our hunters’ access to pursu…
Gourmet burger featuring layers of vegetables and sauce.

Mediterranean Venison-Falafel Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki

This recipe was years in the making. I visited Jordan in 2019, and one of the many highlights from…
Misty forest landscape featuring conifer trees and dry grass.

The First Mountain Man and the Mule Deer. 

This encounter marked the first documented scientific description of the mule deer by Euro-American…
Mule deer buck standing in a forested area.

Mule Deer Ain’t Just Deer — They’re the West

You can keep your city or college mascots and your trophy room African exotics. There’s no creature…
Cooked venison over glowing charcoal ashes.

VENISON BACKSTRAP REVERSE-SEAR, CAVEMAN-STYLE

The best meal you’ll ever have isn’t found in a steakhouse in New York or on the Vegas Strip at som…