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I find the flavor of ponzu goes very well with cold red meats, and chose rare goose breast to highlight the flavor. I added some extra aromatics for an even more tasty dipping sauce and to add some textural variance.
Active Forest Management Join MDF Donate now Mule deer and black-tailed deer evolved in landscapes shaped by natural disturbances like climate driven megafires, which historically created the mix of cover, […]
Strategic Partnerships Join MDF Donate now The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and the newly launched Blacktail Deer Foundation (BDF) show how strong partnerships drive real conservation success. By working together […]
Sagebrush and Rangeland Ecosystems Join MDF Donate now The sagebrush ecosystem is one of North America’s most extensive yet most threatened landscapes, covering large portions of the lower 48 states. […]
Winter Range and Migration Initiative Join MDF Donate now Mule deer are among the great travelers of the American West, with some herds migrating hundreds of miles between summer and […]
Invasive Vegetation Join MDF Donate now Invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to mule deer and black-tailed deer in the American West. Fast-spreading grasses and encroaching woody species […]
Wildlife-Friendly Fencing:Connecting Habitat, Supporting Landowners Join MDF Donate now Mule deer are mobile animals and depend on the ability to move between daily or seasonal habitats without major obstacles or […]
Grasslands Join MDF Donate now Grasslands and rangelands cover about one-third of the western United States, forming an often-overlooked cornerstone of mule deer habitat. Grasslands are rich in native herbaceous […]
Water Initiatives Join MDF Donate now Water is one of the most critical needs shaping mule deer populations across the West. While mule deer meet water needs through vegetation, snow, […]
Priority Herd and Landscapes Join MDF Donate now The Mule Deer Foundation’s (MDF) Priority Herds and Landscapes Initiative is a new, science-driven approach to habitat conservation that focuses on the […]
(BDF) Southeast Alaska – Tongass National Forest Join MDF Donate now The Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis) is native to Southeast Alaska’s coastal rainforests, where it plays a vital […]
Terms of Use Join MDF Donate now! Terms of Use Introduction We are the Mule Deer Foundation: a non-profit organization based in California (“MDF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are […]
We volunteered. We raised our hands. No one tricked us into it. In fact, if you asked most veterans I know, they’d do it all over again—pain, trauma, and all. Because serving wasn’t just a job. It was a calling. A purpose. And for many of us, it still is.
One thing I’ve learned from Eastern cooking is that tofu comes in myriad forms, and each one of those forms plays its own special role. Silken tofu is like a velvety poached egg white, while extra-firm tofu has a texture closer to a brick of cheddar cheese. Smoked tofu can add a special meatiness to dishes, while sweetened custardy tofu can be eaten for a dessert like a pudding. Soft tofu can be cut with a spoon, while dried tofu skins come out more like noodles. Tofu isn’t simply just tofu.
There’s something about standing on a ridgeline in the last light of day, glassing the folds of the country below, knowing that somewhere out there is a buck working his way down through age-old routes etched into the land by instinct and survival. The path he follows is most likely centuries old, passed down through the generations of mule deer. The route he is following is what is known as a migration corridor, and these corridors are more than just travel paths. They’re lifelines. And they’re disappearing at an alarming rate.
I am an avid outdoorsman and conservationist who grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This region and our way of life instilled in me a deep appreciation and passion for wildlife and wild places. I consider myself fortunate to work, recreate, and raise a family along the boundary of the American West and the Great Plains. Whether I’m managing a habitat project, fighting fires with the local VFD, or pursuing big game, I’m driven by a desire to leave things better than I found them—ensuring that my daughter and future generations can enjoy the same opportunities and landscapes that I have.