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Stories & Member Voices

A hunter in camouflage and orange gear sitting in a mountainous area.

Spot-and-Stalk vs. Ambush: Choosing Your Mule Deer Hunting Style

Ask a dozen mule deer hunters how they get it done, and you’ll hear two main camps: spot-and-stalk …
Volunteer engaging in mule deer research in the field.

Behind the Scenes: How the Mule Deer Foundation Works for Hunters

That’s where the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) comes in. You might know the name. You might have gone…
Close-up of a gourmet hamburger with lettuce and tomato

Juicy Wild Turkey Burgers with Herby Aioli

I was gifted some wild turkey thighs and thought that I would try grinding them up, which I’d never…
Mule deer buck standing in a snowy meadow

Decoding Mule Deer Body Language: What Bucks Are Telling You

Spend enough time around mule deer, and you realize they’re not just animals fading into the brush…
Hunters observing wildlife with binoculars in a natural setting.

Habitat Work Means More Deer in Your Spotting Scope

Ask any seasoned hunter what makes for a great mule deer season, and you’ll likely hear the same an…
Group of mule deer bucks standing in a meadow.

The Great Basin Decline: A Mule Deer Crisis in the Making

If you want to understand the pressure mule deer are under these days, don’t look to the Rockies or…
Delicious venison sandwich layered with fresh greens and sauce.

Venison Steak and Watercress Bánh Mì

Vietnamese bánh mì are definitely in the running for my favorite sandwich of all time. They have th…
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…