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MDF Searching for Graphic Designer
The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is seeking a detail-driven Graphic Designer to help tell the story o…
Aspen Regeneration on Wyoming’s Snowy Range
A Mule Deer Foundation project brings new growth to struggling aspen stands that serve as crucial t…
Venison and Ramp Mapo Tofu
One thing I’ve learned from Eastern cooking is that tofu comes in myriad forms, and each one of tho…
How to Quarter and Pack Out a Mule Deer in Remote Country
You’ve put in the miles, glassed countless ridges, and finally notched your tag on a backcountry mu…
Mule Deer Foundation Backcountry Hunt Packing List
Hunting in the backcountry offers an unparalleled sense of adventure. There’s nothing like the chal…
Reading Sign: Tracks, Beds, and Rubs in Mule Deer Country
When hunting mule deer, understanding and interpreting the signs they leave behind is one of the mo…
Hunting in Burn Areas: Understanding Post-Fire Regrowth and Mule Deer Behavior
Wildfires are an inevitable part of the western landscape, shaping ecosystems and influencing wildl…
Why Migration Corridors Matter for Hunters
There’s something about standing on a ridgeline in the last light of day, glassing the folds of the…
MDF Employee Spotlight!
I am an avid outdoorsman and conservationist who grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This r…
TOUGH BUCK 2026
Mark you calendars for February 14, 2026 for the TOUGH BUCK Hunt Giveaway Workout, where fitness me…
Lessons from the Mountain: A Solo Hunter’s Guide to Mule Deer
Hunting mule deer alone in the backcountry is one of the purest forms of wilderness experience. The…
Understanding Mule Deer Migration Corridors and How to Hunt Them
Few things in the West are as impressive as mule deer on the move. Each year, herds travel miles be…
Faces of Forestry: Randy Morrison
MDF’s Randy Morrison has a very personal and professional purpose as a California conservationist.
Three Numbers That Define Federal’s New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge
Federal Ammunition has recently launched a ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge focused on…
How to Track a Wounded Mule Deer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every hunter hopes for a clean shot, but even the best shot placement doesn’t guarantee an immediat…
Hunting Mule Deer Between 5,000 and 10,000 Feet
Ask any mule deer hunter and they’ll tell you: elevation matters. Between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, mu…