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Shed hunting in Western winter range demands durability, comfort, and mobility. The goal is to move efficiently, glass often, and minimize unnecessary pressure on wildlife. Here’s dependable gear that performs in mule deer country.
Restoring central Arizona’s grasslands is bringing life back to wildlife migration areas in Prescott National Forest.
Your Complimentary Annual Membership unlocks exclusive perks, including your official MDF membership card and decal, a year-long subscription to Mule Deer Foundation magazine, monthly insider newsletters, and invitations to local chapter events. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts from top industry partners and tax-deductible benefits while helping ensure the future of mule deer conservation.
Out West, water is life. In the high desert, it can mean the difference between a herd that thrives and one that struggles to survive. For mule deer navigating drought, development, and long migration routes, a single reliable water source can change everything.
The Mule Deer Foundation and Wyoming Community Foundation continue their forest restoration partnership thanks to a generous, anonymous private donor.
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Chris was born and raised in Northern Utah, where she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. From an early age, she spent time in the mountains with her family […]
Reports to: MDF Director of Private Land ConservationClassification: Salaried / ExemptStart Date: May 1, 2026, or soonerTerm: 3 years (with potential for extension based on funding)Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 DOE, plus benefits (Health Insurance, Paid […]
If there’s one thing most of us don’t have enough of, it’s time. Between work, family, and everything else life throws at us, scouting days can be limited, and for many hunters, that reality defines the entire season. The good news? You don’t need weeks in the field to find mule deer.
Mule Deer Foundation’s contribution accounted for more than one-third of the $6 million pledged collectively by Utah’s leading conservation groups.
This new Wildlife Crossing Amendments legislation in Utah will help the Mule Deer Foundation help increase deer populations across the state.
Mule Deer Foundation awarded $4 million through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative.
Drawing a mule deer tag in the West is both art and science. For many hunters, it’s a years‑long commitment that involves understanding complex state draw systems, preference‑ or bonus-point mechanics, and smart application strategy. Whether you’re chasing a trophy buck in Colorado, building points in Wyoming, or playing the lottery in Idaho, each state demands a tailored approach.
Below is a state-by-state breakdown of insider strategies for drawing mule deer tags in some of the most coveted mule deer units, along with general principles that apply to any draw season.
The Salt River Project has awarded the Mule Deer Foundation $500,000 to expand forest restoration efforts in Prescott National Forest.