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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…
Mule deer buck and doe in a snowy landscape

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…
Flyer style graphic displaying Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors campaign for National Public Lands month. Campaign theme Access. Adventure. Legacy is prominently featured.

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…
Hunters walking in a mountain meadow environment during autumn.

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…
Mule deer buck walking near a fence in a meadow setting.

Navigating Access Challenges Without Cutting Corners

Between checkerboard land ownership, changing property boundaries, increased hunting pressure, and…