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The mission of the Mule Deer Foundation is to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. #ConnectedByConservation

Last month, the Mule Deer Foundation teamed up wit

Last month, the Mule Deer Foundation teamed up with @backcountryhunters and @wildlandsnetwork for a major win on BLM land in Southern Utah: we removed over seven miles of outdated barbed wire fencing. What’s left will be converted into wildlife-friendly fencing—making it safer for mule deer to move freely along their migration routes without risk of injury. This is real, boots-on-the-ground progress for conservation and connectivity.

Where the Road Ends, the Hunt Begins! Ride deep

Where the Road Ends, the Hunt Begins!

Ride deep into the mountains of British Columbia on horseback and set up camp in terrain so wild some of these mule deer may have never seen a human.
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With just a $35 ticket, you could win a 5-day drop camp mule deer hunt with Kifaru Outfitters, including 1-on-1 guide service, food, lodging, and field prep — plus, your ticket makes you a member of the Mule Deer Foundation.
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This is a true wilderness hunt. Expect rugged landscapes, long glassing sessions, quiet timber stalks, and the thrill of chasing bucks in the 150–170 class… and maybe bigger.⁠
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Dates: Sept 1–10 for archery or Sept 10–Nov 10 for rifle
Horse pack-in, drop camp hunting
Add a second hunter for $7,500
Want more game? Add a bear, moose, or whitetail for a trophy fee
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Enter now — link in bio. ⁠This isn’t a preserve. It’s the real deal. #WildernessHunt #MuleDeerFoundation #KifaruOutfitters #PublicLandsHunting

Our recent blog post by @fongeinthefield goes out

Our recent blog post by @fongeinthefield goes out to all the fly anglers and fly tiers out there! 🎣🪶

When our hunt is successful, we naturally focus on salvaging every bit of meat—but what about the hair? Game hair from pronghorns, mule deer, or elk can be amazing natural material for tying effective and unique fly patterns. Whether you’re a seasoned fly tier or know someone who is, this resource is definitely worth collecting.

From delicate Hopper Patterns to the classic Elk Hair Caddis, and the soft Comparadun to the buoyant Goddard Caddis, Cody breaks down how to use harvested game hair to craft flies that help you connect with trout on a whole new level.

Next time you’re out, toss a Ziploc in your kit and collect some hair—you’ll be amazed at how meaningful it feels to catch fish with flies tied from your own harvest.

Read the full post and get inspired to tie your own flies — link in bio!

We want to recognize the tremendous efforts of our

We want to recognize the tremendous efforts of our Regional Director, Frank Gaither, State Chairman, Chris Crabtree and Chief Development Officer, Eric Sharpe for a wonderful Emmit Burroughs chapter banquet in Redding, CA a few weeks back! We'd like to thank y'all for your hard work, all the volunteers who contributed to this fantastic event and of course, the guests who participated. Thank you for contributing to conservation and creating a memorable banquet. Special thanks to Chapter Chairman John Cohn and Co Chairman Dean Burroughs Emmittson without them this herd doesn't come together. It's events like these and folks like you who keep our commitment to mule deer conservation going strong.

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This week's Ultimate Giveaway highlight is prize package #8:
New Zealand Red Stag & Tahr Hunt + Gear Package

Enter MDF's Ultimate Giveaway for a chance to win a four day, five nights, unforgettable experience filled with stunning terrain, incredible wildlife, and premium hospitality in New Zealand. Sponsored by River South Safaris this epic adventure includes meals and lodging for two people!

This gear package includes one pair of @leupoldoptics BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 Binoculars and a @badlandsgear apparel package. Get all the details for the Ultimate Giveaway 2025 prize packages and enter to win at the link in our bio!

Just under a month left to put your name in the ha

Just under a month left to put your name in the hat for Montana’s most coveted mule deer tag. One lucky winner—resident or non-resident—will draw the 2025 Statewide Mule Deer License, valid in any unit (yes, even 270 👀).

Proceeds go straight to @montanafwp to fund habitat and conservation work, so even if you don’t win, you’re giving back to the herds and the places we love.

Link in bio to enter.

North Dakota has announced its 2025 deer season wi

North Dakota has announced its 2025 deer season with 7,800 fewer licenses than last year. The drop reflects an ongoing effort to help the state’s deer population recover after disease, harsh winters, and continued habitat loss.

CRP acreage continues to decline, mule deer numbers are down despite mild winters, and wildlife managers are trying to strike a balance between opportunity and conservation.

If you hunt in North Dakota—or care about the future of deer and habitat across the West—this update is worth your attention.

Read the full blog post, first published by ND Game and Fish, at the link in our bio!

Check out @mandy_carlstrom's amazing photography i

Check out @mandy_carlstrom's amazing photography in her photo essay 'The Old Gravel Road' in the Spring Issue of the MDF Magazine. Make sure to become an MDF member within the next week if you want the Summer Edition of the Mule Deer Foundation Magazine!

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This week's Ultimate Giveaway highlight is prize package #9: The
Infinite Outdoors CO Waterfowl Hunt for Two + Elite Gear Package!

Grab your hunting buddy and gear up for a waterfowl sporting experience in Colorado! This two-day unguided hunt for two, offers private access to top-tier habitat through Infinite Outdoors!

This elite gear package includes two lifetime memberships to @infiniteoutdoors_usa , a @weatherbyinc Sorix Shotgun, @athlonopticssales Midas Binocular set, @leupoldoptics BX-4 Pro Guide HD Binoculars, @@katmaigear Grizzly Gaiters, $100 @gethushin gift card, and 12 month supply of @drinkmoto coffee. Get all the details for the Ultimate Giveaway 2025 prize packages and enter to win by clicking the link in our bio!

Let’s roll up our sleeves for wildlife! We’re

Let’s roll up our sleeves for wildlife!

We’re teaming up with @infiniteoutdoors_usa and @muledeerfoundation_wyo to replace 650 yards of outdated sheep fencing with wildlife-friendly fencing near Kaycee, WY — and we need YOUR help.

Join us June 7, 2025, for a day of boots-on-the-ground conservation at Andrus Draw, one of our new Access Granted properties. By opening up migration corridors for mule deer and pronghorn, we’re improving habitat and making a real impact on over 40,000 acres of newly accessible BLM land.

Sign up now through the Infinite Outdoors App or follow the link in our bio!

Win a 5-Day Mule Deer Hunt in British Columbia! T

Win a 5-Day Mule Deer Hunt in British Columbia!

The Bucks Beyond Borders Membership Drive is live. With the purchase of a $35 MDF membership, you’ll be entered to win a guided mule deer hunt with Kifaru Outfitters in British Columbia!

This is more than a chance at a hunt. It’s an opportunity to support conservation across borders and connect with the landscapes and wildlife we fight to protect.

What’s included:
- 5 hunting days for one hunter
- Trophy fees for one mule deer buck
- 1x1 guide service
- Food, lodging, and field prep

Add-ons:
- Bring a buddy for $7,500
- Add black bear, whitetail, or Shiras moose for a trophy fee

Available hunt dates:
- Archery: September 1–10
- Rifle: September 10–November 10

Tickets available through July 5. Drawing held July 9 at 6:30 PM MST.
Enter now at the link in our bio!

In the Field with Collin Smith, MDF’s Director o

In the Field with Collin Smith, MDF’s Director of Private Land Conservation, and David deRoulhac, crew captain for the project. A squad of hardworking folks met just outside Red Lodge, MT, in an area impacted by the 2021 Robertson Draw wildfire—which devastated critical sagebrush habitat. Together, they working to restore 750 acres by planting 31,500 Black and Wyoming sagebrush seedlings, vital for species that depend on this ecosystem. Thanks to everyone involved in this incredible effort. Tune in to hear more about the project and why it matters.

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Jun 20

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

American Fork, UT- Utah County Chapter Golf Tournament

Jun 20

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Mandan, ND- North Dakota Statewide Chapter Raffle

Jun 21

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Second Annual Clays for Conservation Sporting Clays Shoot – Bennet, CO

Jul 12

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2025 Bucks and Birdies Bash – Monument, CO

Jul 12

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Llano, TX- Llano County Chapter Banquet

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