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Managing Expectations on Limited-Entry Mule Deer Tags

After years of applying, accumulating points and watching other hunters post pictures of bucks you…

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Heavily Roaded Country

More roads don’t necessarily mean fewer mule deer. In fact, heavily roaded country can sometimes ma…

Bolstering a Partnership in the Uinta Mountain Range

MDF and Local Landowners Help a Proactive Landscape-Scale Effort in Utah Advance Multiple Conservat…
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What a Mature Mule Deer Taught Me About Patience

Sometimes the best hunt is about finding the right piece of country, preparing yourself to stay the…

Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors Expand Public Access to 185,610 Acres Through Access Granted Initiative

Mule Deer Foundation expands its conservation work in southern Utah through a new Stewardship Agree…

Mule Deer Foundation Partners in New Agreement for Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat in Southern Utah

Mule Deer Foundation expands its conservation work in southern Utah through a new Stewardship Agree…
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Mule Deer Foundation President Greg Sheehan Named to Federal Advisory Hunting Council

CLEARFIELD, Utah, October 1, 2026 — The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is pleased to announce that Pres…
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The Gear Special: Four Pieces of Gear I’m Excited to Hunt With This Season

Every year, companies introduce new gear that promises to change the way we hunt. Some of it lives…

Well, That Didn’t Work: Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me More Than Success Ever Did

Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. We all have photos of those animals hanging in the ga…

Mule Deer Foundation Welcomes Focus on Habitat and Access in Hunting Heritage Executive Order

CLEARFIELD, Utah, September 18, 2026 — The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds provisions in the Ad…
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A Game of Angles

One of the biggest misconceptions among new deer hunters is that shot placement is simply a matter…

Ethical Hunting in 2026

As mule deer hunters, we spend a lot of time talking about rifles, optics, packs, and finding matur…
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Celebrate Public Lands Month with the Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors

This September, the Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors celebrate Public Lands Month through…

Choosing the Right Off-Road Vehicle for Your Hunting Strategy

Success in mule deer country rarely comes down to a single piece of gear. More often, it’s the deci…
Hunters walking through tall grass in a sunny landscape.

Passing on Shots: When Not to Pull the Trigger

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a hunter is that success isn’t measured by the number of…
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Early-Season Deer Behavior: How to Adapt

Mule deer are creatures of habit, especially during the early season. If a mountainside is producin…