SPICY, SMOKY BIRRIA RAMEN WITH CANADA GOOSE

Birria is a famous Mexican stew or soup made with chili peppers and traditionally goat meat. It originated in the areas of Jalisco and Michoacán, as I understand, but continues to grow in popularity worldwide, with many variations popping up on social media.

Winter Boot Maintenance

It’s the little stuff like this that’s going to keep you in the field longer.  Foot care is Paramount, especially if you’re heading into the foothills of the Rockies to chase after a Muley. You’ll need to put some miles on, and if your boots aren’t in tip-top shape, you’re setting yourself up for failure.  So take the time now to clean your boots and do what maintenance is necessary. The reward? A comfortable, pain-free adventure when you head out to the mountain this fall. 

Mule Deer Foundation Benefits 122 Deer Herds and Over 700,000 acres of Habitat in 2024

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) benefitted 122 deer herds in 18 states through their mission delivery in 2024. These conservation actions improved over 700,000 acres and 151 miles of fence removed or modified to wildlife-friendly standards

Wild Valentine’s Day Recipe

When the Mule Deer Foundation asked me to write a Valentine’s Day recipe, I knew just the one. This is a Goñi Gonzalez family recipe—one my abuela often prepared for me, traditionally using corzo (roe deer), toro (bull), or beef. Over the years as I’ve started hunting the western United States, I’ve adapted it to include blacktail, elk, and of course, mule deer.

Enter the Montana Premier Mule Deer Tag Lottery!

The Mule Deer Foundation is hosting a lottery drawing for the Treasure State’s most coveted big game tag. Contrary to the past where this exclusive tag has been all but unattainable behind a pay to play auction system; in 2025, we are hosting an open raffle with a price tag available to all who are interested.

Hunting Season may be over but Legislative season is just starting!

The North American conservation model is the bedrock of all hunting and fishing tradtions in the United States. A critical part of this concept is that we, the people, own the land and the resources, which is managed through scientific management through the state wildlife agencies and legislation supported by scientific data from these agencies.  Now, this is very much the best-case scenario: a state legislator sitting in the State Communittee that overseas fishing and game notices that the Turkey population has been decreasing. A member then uses that scientific data from the state agency, to  propose a bill that would limit the season so they can in the long term help try to recover the population.  It’s pretty cut and dry, but unfortunately, that’s not always what happens. 

BOURBON CHERRY CHIPOTLE VENISON JERKY

Spicy venison fruit snacks might also be an appropriate recipe name, since that is how I’d best classify this jerky. There is some decent spice to this jerky—not overwhelming, in my opinion—but it may be too hot for kids, so not exactly kid-friendly venison fruit snacks. I did however give to my 4-year-old daughter and she enjoyed, but took a long time chewing the small piece, saying, “It’s kinda spicy.”

Take Better Buck Pictures

Later when you have regained cell service you send the photos out to friends and family only to learn the pictures don’t come close to doing justice to the deer, the moment of triumph, or your struggle.

Taking good photos matters and can help you and others relive your hunt and all the critical successes and failures therein. Read on for more on how to take great pictures of your buck.

Use leftover Stew meat to make Venison Saag.

A big aspect of Indian cuisine, aside from its eclectic spices, is often its slow-braise method of cooking, sometimes preceded by marinating meat in a yogurt base. Because yogurt is a mild acid, it will aid in denaturing meat. A braise will further tenderize meat and in the case of game in less-than-ideal condition, these two methods, when combined, can turn that package of stew meat at the bottom of your freezer into a dish that will instantly rise to the top and become a family favorite.

Weatherby® Launches Model 307 RANGE XP 2.0

The Range XP 2.0 features a lightweight, vertical grip stock that includes an adjustable cheekpiece and adjustable length of pull providing a custom fit for the shooter. Touch points are textured for a non-slip grip and dual front swivel studs allow for multiple accessories to be attached

MDF Regional Conservation Coordinator – USFS Region 1 (Montana) 

Reports to: USFS National Partnership CoordinatorClassification: Salaried/ExemptStart Date: March 1, 2025Term: 3 years with possible…

What does a CWD Study in Wisconsin have to do with mule deer across the West?

Results from the Wisconsin DNR’s largest deer and chronic wasting disease (CWD) study ever undertaken show that the disease substantially reduces deer survival rates, and suppresses deer population growth.
Dr. Dan Storm, DNR ungulate research scientist, reported the results of the seven-year study in southwest Wisconsin to the Natural Resources Board Jan. 22.
“People should expect to see fewer deer in areas of high CWD prevalence,” Storm said. “Deer are not going to go extinct, but there will be fewer of them.”