Articles
Mule Deer Foundation Awarded $320,000 from California Department of Fish and Wildlife to Support Wildlife Corridors and Sagebrush Restoration in Modoc County
Mule Deer Foundation receives funding to implement a large-scale juniper reduction project in north…
Using Turkey Season to Prep for Your Western Hunt
At first glance, the idea of using turkey season to prepare for a Western hunt sounds odd. After al…
The Role of Hunters and Local Observers: Supporting Sustainable Mule Deer Populations
Mule deer are one of the most iconic species of the American West. Their presence in sagebrush flat…
Tag Soup Stories and What They Teach Us
Every hunter has a version of it. Gun misfired, missed a shot, waiting to long to shoot, things jus…
MDF Recommended Gear for Shed Hunting
Shed hunting in Western winter range demands durability, comfort, and mobility. The goal is to move…
Restoring Native Grasslands and Riparian Systems in Central Arizona
Restoring central Arizona’s grasslands is bringing life back to wildlife migration areas in Prescot…
Corporate Leadership in Conservation: Savage Arms Invests in the Future of Mule Deer
Out West, water is life. In the high desert, it can mean the difference between a herd that thrives…
Mule Deer Foundation and Wyoming Community Foundation Advance Snowy Range Forest Restoration Thanks to Anonymous Donor
The Mule Deer Foundation and Wyoming Community Foundation continue their forest restoration partner…
How to Scout Mule Deer When You Have Limited Time
If there’s one thing most of us don’t have enough of, it’s time. Between work, family, and everythi…
Mule Deer Foundation Commits $2.4 million to Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative Projects in Fiscal Year 2027
Mule Deer Foundation’s contribution accounted for more than one-third of the $6 million pledged col…
Mule Deer Foundation Applauds Passage of Utah H.B. 431 Supporting Wildlife Crossings and Migration Connectivity
This new Wildlife Crossing Amendments legislation in Utah will help the Mule Deer Foundation help i…
Mule Deer Foundation Awarded $4 Million by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Advance Grassland Conservation Across the Great Plains
Mule Deer Foundation awarded $4 million through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Grassla…
How to Draw a Coveted Mule Deer Tag: Insider Tips by State
Drawing a mule deer tag in the West is both art and science. For many hunters, it’s a years‑long co…
Mule Deer Foundation Receives $500,000 From the Salt River Project to Expand Forest Restoration and Watershed Resiliency in Central Arizona
The Salt River Project has awarded the Mule Deer Foundation $500,000 to expand forest restoration e…
What to Know Before Applying for Western Mule Deer Draws
By Cody Fongemie
You’ve made your decision; you’re going out west for a mule deer hunt. So…
Glassing Techniques for Western Mule Deer
There’s a reason seasoned mule deer hunters spend more time behind their optics than they do behind…