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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…
Top Public Land States for 2026 DIY Mule Deer Hunts
There’s something timeless about a do-it-yourself mule deer hunt. It’s you, a map (or OnX), a tag i…
Reading Terrain for Mule Deer: Where to Look and Why
Mule deer live in landscapes where survival depends on invisibility and efficiency. Unlike whitetai…
Restoring Sagebrush Steppe in Central Nevada
In the remote heart of central Nevada, Little Fish Lake Valley stretches for more than 40 miles, bo…
Wildlife Funnel Fencing Innovation in Central Idaho
The Idaho-Montana border is a migratory hot zone. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has…
Federal Ammunition Continues Conservation Partnership with Mule Deer Foundation
Federal Ammunition and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) announced the continuation of their long-stan…
St. Patricks Day Mule Deer Reuben
Nothing says happy St. Patrick’s Day like a warm Mule Deer Reuben sandwich. I make these every year…
Western Hunting and Conservation Expo Recap and New “Vanishing” Focus for Organization
While the Expo is critical for funding mule deer conservation projects across the West, its proceed…
The Vanishing Icon of the West
Across the West, a growing tension has emerged between what many hunters see on the landscape and w…
The Long Game: A 5–10 Year Draw Plan for Mule Deer
Want to draw better mule deer tags without wasting years or money? The Mule Deer Foundation breaks…
Mule Deer Foundation Delivers Second-Best Conservation Year on Record:
Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) mobilized a total of $48.3 million for mule deer and black-tailed deer i…
Top Public Land States for 2026 DIY Mule Deer Hunts
So, you’ve decided to plan a mule deer hunt. And do you want to do it yourself in the good old-fash…
MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and Mule Deer Foundation Celebrate TOUGH BUCK Workout Impact from 2026 Expo
The workout generated $120,000 in donations, which Hebel presented to MDF President and CEO, Greg S…