“Archery Deer on the Great Plains”

The plains appear tame as a saddled horse and wild as a mustang in the same instant. Looking out over rolling hills and grazing deer everything seems possible and notching your tag appears a certainty. Hours later on your tenth blown stalk of the day, out of water, and running from a rattling sound under a rock, you are suddenly surrounded by the wild land Hugh glass crawled across after being mauled by a grizzly 200 years ago.

MDF public land habitat work inspiring private landowners to do the same

The Mule Deer Foundation is working with USFS on public land to improve Mule Deer habitat. The East Deer-Lodge Valley Landscape project has been ongoing for 10 years and wraps up this September. The total management area is 47,000 acres. The project area is 40,000 acres.

MDF Employee Spotlight

In the MDF Employee Spotlight Segment the Mule Deer Foundation would like to call attention to a specific MDF employee, and bring their efforts to the forefront of our messaging. These staff members are pivotal to the Mule Deer Foundation accomplishing our mission and it’s important that we recognize them as often as we can.

Atlas of Ungulate Migrations

The new world Atlas of Ungulate Migrations features Wyoming’s own Red Desert to Hoback mule…

“Mule Deer Carne Asada”

This dish uses tender venison meat to take the traditional carne asada and give it a unique twist. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and bold taste. The venison is first marinade in a zesty combination of spices and citrus juices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy, flavorful bites that will tantalize your taste buds. 

Wildlife for the 21st Century!

American Wildlife Conservation Partners have released: Conservation Policy Recommendations in the Seventh Edition of Wildlife…

“Backcountry Hunter Gear Guide”

Hunting in the Backcountry with only what you can carry in on your back can be an incredibly fun way to gain access to pieces of property not easily accessed. However, this self reliance sense of adventure also adds a level of complexity you don’t find when hunting via truck or base camp. Below we break down the Mule Deer Foundations packing list for a backcountry hunt with gear recommendations for each item and encourage you to give it a try for your next tag.

Pickled Chanterelle

Chanterelle mushrooms are one of the mid to late harvests in my neck of the woods usually starting to show around mid-July through Mid to late September.  Found in most of the states west of the Dakotas and are easily identifiable.  Chanterelles lend themselves to so many cooking preparations but one that I love is pickled Chanterelles to brighten up the winter Doldrums. 

“7 Mistakes to avoid on your first western Mule Deer Hunt.”

The top 7 mistakes to avoid on your first western Mule Deer Hunt. I made all these mistakes in my western hunting career and dealt with the consequences of those mistakes so you can avoid them yourself this fall.

“Mule Deer Armadillo Eggs”

Armadillo eggs are a time-honored traditional appetizer of the Southwest. At the Mule Deer Foundation, we like to think of this appetizer as a great use of the excess mule deer grind left over at the end of the butchering day. For this Mule Deer Armadillo Eggs recipe we like to mix in 30% pork fat with our grind but whatever you have left over after your brats, or your summer sausage mix can work just as well. In fact, the more unique your blend of fat content and spices the better this appetizer becomes truly yours.

“Mule Deer of the Great Plains”

North America’s Great Plains, including parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and beyond; the expansive grasslands and mixed shrub habitats create the ideal habitat for Mule Deer.

“Lead Free Bullets for Big Game?”

We sat down with Hannah Leonard of Sporting Lead-Free to discuss nontoxic ammunition choices for big game hunting. Hannah is a great advocate for conservation and the hunting community. I may not be rushing to fill my gun safe with copper shells tomorrow, but after speaking with her, I am definitely looking into some options.