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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…
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…
Early-Season Deer Behavior: How to Adapt
Mule deer are creatures of habit, especially during the early season. If a mountainside is producin…
Many Hands, Two Guzzlers: Nevada Volunteers Build Lifelines for Mule Deer
Members of the Great Basin Chapter join other conservation organizations to build two wildlife guzz…
Making the Most of a Year
Every January, I do the same thing.
I start looking at maps.
Long before applications are due, befo…
What the New OnX Roadless Rule Layer Can Teach Mule Deer Hunters
Every serious mule deer hunter spends hours studying maps before ever lacing up a pair of boots. Di…
Preseason Scouting Checklist: Get Ready Before the Season Starts
Every August, I go through the same routine.
Some of it is exciting, looking over maps, checking tr…
Mule Deer Foundation to Conduct Important Habitat Work in Colorado Thanks to Eagle Ranch HOA
The Mule Deer Foundation will improve 1,200 acres of critical mule deer winter range thanks to Eagl…
How to Adjust Tactics When Deer Go Nocturnal
Mature mule deer don’t become invisible when hunting pressure increases or warm weather settles in…
Mule Deer Foundation and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Work Together to Ensure the Future of Mule Deer
CLEARFIELD, UTAH, July 28, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), with continued support from the B…
Navigating Access Challenges Without Cutting Corners
Between checkerboard land ownership, changing property boundaries, increased hunting pressure, and…
Hunting Pressure and How Mule Deer Respond
Every hunter has a story about the buck that seemed to disappear overnight.
You glass him feeding o…
Why Mule Deer Hunting Is About More Than Antlers
I’m going to say this the way it’s been rattling around in my head for a while now: we’ve made mule…
Combating Cheatgrass to Support Mule Deer on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
MDF has supported more than 8,800 acres of targeted cheatgrass removal treatments in Colorado since…
How Weather Patterns Influence Mule Deer Movement During Season
If there’s one factor that consistently changes mule deer movement during hunting season, it’s weat…
Mentorship in Mule Deer Hunting: Why It Matters
No one starts out knowing how to hunt mule deer. Everyone learns somewhere, from someone or by figu…