Mule Deer Foundation

Lancaster, CA- Antelope Valley Chapter Banquet
2025-06-07 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | AV Fair & Event Center, West Avenue H 2551, Lancaster, CA, 93536, United States
The Antelope Valley Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our 1st Annual Banquet on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at AV FAIRGROUNDS EVENT CENTER in Lancaster, CA. Doors open at 4PM with dinner served at 6 PM. Along with some great food and the opportunity to learn more about what our organizations have to offer you!! We will be having raffles, games, ladies raffle, Veteran & Youth Raffle!! as well a silent and live auction and more! Join us for the opportunity to go home with some fantastic merchandise from brands like Christensen Arms, Vortex, Quigley-Ford and More! Online ticket purchase is highly encouraged. Learn more about our available packages and purchase your tickets at the link below! ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO PURCHASE THEIR EARLY BIRD TICKETS PACKS BEFORE MAY 20TH!!! WILL BE ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A CHANCE AT $100, $300 OR $500 GENERAL RAFFLE TICKETS AT THE EVENT! ALSO, A 2025 California Open Zone Deer Tag AVALIABLE AT THE LIVE AUCTION THAT EVENING!
Regional Director: Frank Gaither 707-772-6838 Or fgaither@muledeer.org
Tickets are selling fast if you would like to attend this banquet and haven’t secured your seats please call Chapter Chairman Kyler Herriott at 1-661-810-4361 or California/NW Regional Director Frank Gaither at 707-772-6838. Don’t wait this event will sellout. Hope to see you at our 1st Annual Antelope Valley Chapter Banquet of the Mule Deer Foundation.

American Fork, UT- Utah County Chapter Golf Tournament
2025-06-20 08:30 - 14:00 | Fox Hollow Golf Club, 1400 N 200 E, American Fork, Utah, 84003, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Utah County Golf Tournament! This event has sold out every year and you need to RSVP ASAP! If you have not been part of this crazy tourney, you are missing out! It is a golf tournament on steroids! Drawings, games, hunting gear, camping gear, drinks, awesome prizes and an incredible Hole In 1 prize! We are coming earlier this year to beat the heat June 20th will be a great date to take your company or friends for a kickoff to summer! Join us if you are a golfer or not! 9am Shotgun Start! Lunch and prize giveaway around noon.
Regional Director: Jeremy Anderson 801-471-8254 or jeremy@muledeer.org
Tickets are now sold out!

Mandan, ND- North Dakota Statewide Chapter Raffle
2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Mandan Moose Lodge #425, 111 11th Ave NE, Mandan, ND, 58554, United States
Come out and join us for the drawing of our annual State Raffle! This event is free to attend and will be the last opportunity to purchase tickets for our 2025 State Conservation Raffle which includes the following prizes: 1. 2025 ND Statewide Muledeer Tag 2. Quigley Ford QF416 Custom Reticle Scope Prizes 3,4,5,6 are a choice off the Reeds Silver Banner. Prizes 7 and 8 are Silencer Central SoLo .22 Suppressor Certificates. We will also hold additional raffles for Reeds Prize Banners! The venue will have beverages and burger baskets available for purchase as well! Tickets are available for purchase in the following communities if you contact the respective volunteers:
Bismarck: Jason Bankston – 701-202-1671
Fargo: Brady Seavert – 701-552-0860
Williston: Colby Epperson – 701-339-0125
Watford City: Russ Howes – 701-388-9796
Dickinson: Lance Kilwein – 701-260-2463
Grand Forks: Mike Elsberry – 701-340-4445
Minot: Jacob Hobbes – 208-569-5079
Tioga: Lexi Smith – 218-398-0429
Regional Director: David Stockdill 701-471-9004 or dstockdill@muledeer.org

Second Annual Clays for Conservation Sporting Clays Shoot – Bennet, CO
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E Country Road 30, Bennet, CO, 80102, United States
Join the us for the Mule Deer Foundation’s Second Annual Clays for Conservation Shoot at the beautiful Kiowa Creek Sporting Club! This fun-filled day will test your shooting skills while supporting MDF’s conservation efforts. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or new to the sport, this event offers a great opportunity to enjoy Colorado’s outdoors, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and make a meaningful impact.
Proceeds will go toward supporting the Mule Deer Foundation’s mission to conserve mule deer habitat and promote responsible wildlife management.
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of sport and camaraderie!
Regional Director: Eric Martinez 303-809-1072 or ericm@muledeer.org

2025 Bucks and Birdies Bash – Monument, CO
2025-07-12 08:00 - 15:30 | Kings Deer Golf Course, 19255 Royal Troon Dr., Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Join us for a day of outdoor fun, friendly competition, and conservation at the 2025 Bucks and Birdies Bash! Held at the beautiful Kings Deer Golf Course in Monument, Colorado, this charity tournament supports the vital habitat and conservation efforts of the Mule Deer Foundation.
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to tee off at 9:00 AM sharp date is currently TBD in a shotgun start format. Enjoy 18 scenic holes, contests, prizes, and great camaraderie — all while contributing to a great cause.
Bring your best game, your best team, and your passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Let’s drive for conservation, one birdie at a time!
Regional Director: Eric Martinez 303-809-1072 or ericm@muledeer.org

Llano, TX- Llano County Chapter Banquet
2025-07-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Inman’s BBQ, 809 West Young St, Llano, TX, 78643, United States
The Llano County Texas Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) cordially invites you, your family, and friends to a night of fun at our Annual Fund-Raising Banquet. This year’s event will feature:
• Bar B Que Dinner
• Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffles, and Games
• Mule Deer Foundation Banquet Rifle, Knife, and Print of the Year
• Other items include vacation trips, several guns, limited edition artwork, etc.
• Soft drinks, tea, water will be provided
Regional director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Miles City, MT- Milestown Muleys Chapter Banquet
2025-07-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Eastern Montana Fairgrounds, 42 Garryowen Rd, Miles City, MT, 59301, United States
Regional Director: Chris Fortune (406) 360-1029 or chris@muledeer.org

McAllen, TX- South Texas Region 34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman's Expo
2025-07-18 10:00 - 19:00 | McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo Reaching the Texas & Mexico market of Hunters Will be giving away a 2024 GOY Christensen Arms 28 Nosler on last day of event to one lucky new member that signs up during this 3-day event. This event is to establish a chapter in south Texas and booth was donated by organization that requested my presence in the Spanish speaking community for a bilingual event in the Hispanic community.
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Mesa, AZ- Mesa Chapter Banquet
2025-07-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa, 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210, United States
Regional director: Donald Pelfrey 928-750-9332 or dpelfrey@muledeer.org

Gillette, WY- Thunder Basin Chapter Mule Deer Palooza
2025-07-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Big Lost Meadery, 105 South Warren Ave, Gillette, WY, 82716, United States
Join us at Big Lost Meadery in Gillette for our Mule Deer Palooza! The Thunder Basin Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation will be hosting a large in person raffle, a dunk tank, cornhole, & more. In only two hours, at least 7 amazing prizes for in the field and at the range will be raffled, as well as other raffles and a silent auction! Prizes valued from $350 to over $2000 per prize. Please call or text for prize details at 307-247-0246. This event is free to attend, just buy your raffle tickets, bid on the silent auction, and have fun! Winners of the prizes will be announced during the event, so you will know if you won before the event is over!!! There will be food and drinks available for purchase.
Early Bird Specials
All who register online prior to the event will be entered to win a $200 Raffle Package. All who order raffle packages prior to the event will receive free additional raffle tickets as listed in each package.
You can also get additional bonus tickets with the purchase of memberships! Online sales will end July at 25th at 4:00 PM, but don’t worry if you miss the online sales, you can still buy tickets at the event.
Regional Director: Shawn Blajszczak 307-247-0246 or shawn@muledeer.org

Van Horn, TX- Culberson County Chapter Banquet
2025-07-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Van Horn The Nido, 206 W. 4th Street, Van Horn, TX, 79855, United States
The Culberson County Texas Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) cordially invites you, your family, and friends to a night of fun at our Annual Fund-Raising Banquet. This year’s event will feature:
• Bar B Que Dinner Cook’s Catering
• Live Auction, Raffles, and Games
• Mule Deer Foundation Banquet Rifle, Knife, and Print of the Year
• Other items include hunting trips, several guns, limited edition artwork, etc.
• Soft drinks, tea, water will be provided
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Sheridan, WY- Thunder Basin Chapter 3rd Annual Weatherby Film Festival
2025-08-01 16:00 - 20:00 | WYO Theater, 42 N. Main Street, Sheridan, 82801, United States
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Weatherby Film Festival!
Ticketing Site is:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34857911/weatherby-film-festival-sheridan-wyo-theater
Regional Director: Shawn Blajszczak 307-247-0246 or shawn@muledeer.org

Helena, MT- Lewis and Clark Chapter Banquet
2025-08-02 16:30 - 21:30 | Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds, 98 West Custer Ave, Helena, MT, 59602, United States
Regional Director: Chris Fortune 406-360-1029 or chris@muledeer.org

El Paso, TX- Sun City Chapter Banquet
2025-08-02 17:30 - 22:00 | Anson 11, 303 N. Oregon St, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Join us at our 1st annual fundraiser for the Sun City El Paso County chapter of the mule deer foundation! Fun for all ages! Games, Raffles, prizes, live/silent auction and a great dinner!
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Shelton, WA- Capital City Blacktail Chapter Banquet
2025-08-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 WA-108, Shelton, WA, 98584, United States
Join us for the Capital City Blacktail Chapters 2025 Spring Banquet, a lively and fun event, where the Blacktail Deer Foundation will be hosting a live and silent auction as well as a raffles and games to help raise awareness for BDF and what we do!
We NEED YOUR HELP at the Banquet. If you are able to help by donating items to the committee or finding donations from businesses in the area, we would be most grateful. If you can come to the banquet early, we can find jobs for you setting things up.
Call Regional Director Barry Crose 208-217-5747 or barry@muledeer.org

Colorado Springs, CO- Pikes Peak Chapter Banquet
2025-08-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Weidner Field, 111 W. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, 80903, United States
The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to join us for our 2025 Annual Banquet on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs. This exciting evening will bring together conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and supporters of mule deer conservation for a night of camaraderie, great food, and fundraising.
Attendees will enjoy a delicious dinner, a thrilling live and silent auction, and a variety of raffles with fantastic prizes. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward habitat conservation efforts and ensuring a sustainable future for mule deer in Colorado. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, support an important cause, and have a great time in a beautiful venue.
Doors open at 4:00 PM, with dinner and festivities beginning shortly after. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the Mule Deer Foundation, we welcome you to be part of this special evening. Reserve your tickets today and help us make a difference for Colorado’s mule deer!
Regional Director: Eric Martinez 303-809-1072 or ericm@muledeer.org

Kalispell, MT- Northern Rockies Chapter Banquet
2025-08-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Fort Stockton, TX- Pecos County Chapter Beers for Deer (Postponed)
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Bar & Lounge, 123 N. Main St, Fort Stockton, TX, 79735, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening of community, card games, at our Evening Social & Silent Auction! This secondary event is the perfect way to unwind, connect with fellow supporters, and help raise funds for a great cause.
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Divide, CO- Woodland Park Chapter Beers for Deer
2025-08-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Paradox Beer Company, 10 Buffalo Ct., Divide, CO, 80814, United States
Join us for a fun evening in support of wildlife conservation! Hosted at Paradox Beer Company, this event will feature delicious food, cold drinks, exciting raffles, yard games, a silent auction, and more. It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and support the Mule Deer Foundation – Woodland Park Chapter.
🍺 Bonus: $1 from every additional beer sold during the event goes directly to the chapter.
Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to have a great time—all while supporting a great cause!
Regional Director: Eric Martinez 303-809-1072 or ericm@muledeer.org

San Antonio, TX- Bexar County Chapter
2025-08-15 15:00 - 20:00 | Freeman Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St, San Antonio, TX, 78219, United States
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza 2025 Membership Booth with one winner of a 2024 GOY Christensen Arms 28 Nosler on last day of event to any new membership, renewal signed up during event. Last day of event is Sunday 17th of August and firearm will be given away at 3pm CST.
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or Demetrio@muledeer.org

Garden City, KS- Western KS Chapter Banquet
2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Garden City Trap and Skeet Club, 4132 N 3rd St., Garden City, KS, 67846, United States
Join us for a great day of competitive shooting, camaraderie, and conservation at the First Annual Mule Deer Foundation Western Kansas Chapter Trap Shoot, held at the Garden City Trap & Skeet Club in Garden City, Kansas. This exciting event will follow a Modified Lewis Class format, giving shooters of all skill levels a fair shot at winning. Shot shells will be available for purchase on-site, so come ready to shoot! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mule Deer Foundation’s mission to conserve mule deer and their habitat across Kansas and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced trap shooter or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. Bring your friends, form a squad, or join solo — all are welcome. Enjoy raffles, prizes, and a great community atmosphere while making a real impact on wildlife conservation.
Regional Director: Eric Martinez 303-809-1072 or ericm@muledeer.org

Stephenville, TX- Cowboy Capital Chapter Banquet
2025-08-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Cross Timbers Legacy Center, 830 South Graham Street, Stephenville, TX, 76401, United States
Join us at our annual fundraiser for the Cowboy Capital Chapter of the mule deer foundation! Fun for all ages! Games, Raffles, prizes, live/silent auction and a great dinner!
Regional Director: Todd Ward 325-277-6770 or tward@muledeer.org

Tulsa, OK- Recruitment Event
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Louie’s Grill & Bar, 6310 E 101st St South, Tulsa, OK, 74137, United States
Meet MDF Regional Director Marshall Johnson and OSU Mule Deer Study coordinator, Colter Chitwood, to learn about the mule deer study in Western Oklahoma, the Mule Deer Foundation and how a chapter in Tulsa can help the mule deer in Oklahoma.
The Mule Deer Foundation is looking at starting chapters in Oklahoma to help support the mule deer study being conducted in western Oklahoma. Through this study we will also find opportunities for habitat work as well. In 2023-2024, OSU, with the support of ODWC and MDF, started conducting a mule deer study to really find out how many mule deer are in Oklahoma, assess their movement and ranges, their demography, assess fawn recruitment and survival and to quantify population trajectory. This is really exciting for folks in Oklahoma as many that I have spoken to were totally unaware that there were mule deer in the state!
Please RSVP to Marshall so that we can arrange the proper amount of seating. Louie’s will have a full menu if you are needing some food or drink! Marshall can be reached at marshall@muledeer.org or 701-989-4488

Edmond, OK- Okie Muley Outlaws Chapter Recruitment Event
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Frenzy Brewing Co., 15 S Broadway, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Meet MDF Regional Director Marshall Johnson and OSU Mule Deer Study coordinator, Colter Chitwood, to learn about the mule deer study in Western Oklahoma, about the Mule Deer Foundation and how a chapter can help the mule deer in Oklahoma.
The Mule Deer Foundation is looking at starting chapters in Oklahoma to help support the mule deer study being conducted in western Oklahoma. Through this study we will also find opportunities for habitat work as well. In 2023-2024, OSU, with the support of ODWC and MDF, started conducting a mule deer study to really find out how many mule deer are in Oklahoma, assess their movement and ranges, their demography, assess fawn recruitment and survival and to quantify population trajectory. This is really exciting for folks in Oklahoma as many that I have spoken to were totally unaware that there were mule deer in the state!
Please RSVP to Marshall so that we can arrange the proper amount of seating. Marshall can be reached at marshall@muledeer.org or 701-989-4488

Georgetown, TX- Central Texas Banquet
2025-08-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Georgetown Community Center, 455 East Morrow Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626, United States
Join us at our annual fundraiser for the Central Texas chapter of the mule deer foundation! Fun for all ages! Games, Raffles, prizes, live/silent auction and a great dinner!
Regional Director: Todd Ward (325) 277-6770 Or tward@muledeer.org

Carlsbad, NM- Eddy County Chapter Banquet
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Top Nock Archery, 2101 S. Canal, Carlsbad, NM, 88220, United States
Come join us at our 8th annual Mule Deer Foundation fundraising banquet! MDF merchandise including gun of year, print of year and knife of the year 2025 to be auctioned off. Plenty of raffles, games and fun for the whole family.

Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

American Fork, UT- Utah County Chapter Ultimate Giveaway Bash
2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:30 | Cornerstone, 1387 South 630 East St., American Fork, UT, 84003, United States
Ultimate Giveaway Bash! Join us Aug 8th for a summer bash that you will all enjoy! We will be drawing our National Ultimate Giveaway drawing live at 6PM. 14 lucky people will end the day with some amazing prizes! *Note Ultimate ticket sales will end one week previous. However, we have an amazing night of drawings, games, live music and just a good old fashion party! Help us continue our contributions to mule deer herds in the western states. We will have food, cash bar, prizes and Zachary Williams Band playing live at an incredible entry fee of just $35 bucks! This will be very limited seating, please RSVP ASAP! Utah let’s have one last party before the hunting season starts the following week!
Regional Director: Jeremy Anderson 801-471-8254 or jeremy@muledeer.org

Prescott, AZ- Prescott Chapter Banquet
2025-08-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Prescott Frontier Days, 840 Rodeo Drive, Bldg. D, Prescott, AZ, 86305, United States
Regional Director – Donald Pelfrey 928-750-9332 or dpelfrey@muledeer.org

Alpine, TX- Alpine Chapter Banquet
2025-09-06 17:30 - 22:00 | Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland Ave, Alpine, Alpine, 79830, United States
Come join us at our 2nd Annual Mule Deer Foundation fundraising banquet. Plenty of fun with BBQ dinner, drinks, live auction and mule deer foundation merchandise like the 2025 gun, print and knife of the year!
Regional Director: Demetrio Rubio 432-290-4563 or demetrio@muledeer.org

Watford City, ND- Droptine Chapter Banquet
2025-09-20 17:00 - 22:00 | McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St NW, Watford City, ND, 58854, United States
The Droptine Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our Annual Banquet on Saturday September 20th at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City, ND. The event starts at 5PM with raffle sales and dinner being served at 6PM. Along with some great food and the opportunity to learn more about the organization, we will be having raffles, games, both silent and live auctions and more! Join us for the opportunity to go home with some fantastic merchandise form brands like Weatherby, Quigley-Ford, Silencer Central and more! Online ticket purchase is highly encouraged. Learn more about our available packages and purchase your tickets at the link below! In accordance with North Dakota gaming regulations all raffle packages must be purchased in person at the event. All raffle purchases must be made with cash or debit card. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Regional Director: David Stockdill 701-471-9004 or dstockdill@muledeer.org
