Billings, MT- Big Sky Chapter Banquet
Regional Director: Chris Fortune 406-360-1029 or Chris@muledeer.org
Regional Director: Chris Fortune 406-360-1029 or Chris@muledeer.org
Come out and join us for a fun night of games, raffles and auctions in the name of wildlife conservation! There will be high-end prizes from Weatherby, Browning, Winchester, Ruger, […]
The MN Central Lakes Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our Mule Deer Palooza Event on Friday March 27th at Dunmire’s on the Lakes. The event starts […]
Your invited to the Tri-State Flatlands Chapter Deer-A-Palooza Raffle, Saturday, March 28th! This a quick and lively event where the chapter will host a raffle with several guns in a […]
We are back for 2026! Do not miss the biggest event of the year in Weber / Davis areas! Tickets are limited, so RSVP now! We will have great hunting […]
Regional Director: Shawn Blajszczak 307-247-0246 or shawn@muledeer.org
Regional Director: Shawn Blajszczak 307-247-0246 or shawn@muledeer.org
The Plumas County Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our 18th Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA. Doors open […]
The Vets & Buck Event of the Mule Deer Foundation & A-Z Foundation Group invites you to our 3rd Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 21st at 3C Event Complex in […]
Hunting mule deer is never just about the hunt. it’s about terrain, weather, and, increasingly, land access. Anyone who has spent time chasing mule deer knows that the difference between public and private land can be night and day. Each offers unique challenges and opportunities, and understanding both is critical if you want to find success every season.
Chelsea Merriman is working to build bridges between state wildlife agencies and transportation departments to accelerate the planning and environmental compliance process for transportation projects that benefit both people and wildlife.
Spend a little time in the West chasing mule deer, watching mule deer, or just hearing about mule deer, and you start to understand something that goes beyond antlers and tags. Mule deer aren’t just a species; they’re a symbol of the west in a way that no other species can be. Mule deer are the pulse of the Western landscape, the living connection between the rugged terrain and the heritage. Protecting mule deer isn’t just about numbers; it’s about a way of life, a culture, and an identity that stretches back centuries.
As the snow settles over the mountains and the year draws to a close, we at the Mule Deer Foundation would like to take a moment to say thank you.
Over the past decade, a groundbreaking 10-year Colorado stewardship agreement between the Bureau of Land Management and the Mule Deer Foundation has restored thousands of acres throughout a part of Colorado known as the “Mule Deer Factory.”
A friend of mine and I are considering a Canadian mule deer hunt in 2026. Maybe 2027. While in the planning process I thought I would do some research on what the Canadian mule deer population looks like and what steps are being taken to improve it. By the time I was done I had the makings of a nice little blog post that I thought some of you may be interested in so please if you are considering a cross-border mule deer hunt anytime in the near future keep reading. If hunting mule deer in Canada has never crossed her mind please used anyway because knowledge is power.
Mule deer are far more than a symbol of the American West, they are a cornerstone of rural economies, a source of cultural identity, and a driver of outdoor recreation that keeps communities vibrant. Whether it’s non-resident hunters fueling small-town businesses in November or families pulling off scenic highways to photograph bucks in velvet, the presence of mule deer creates ripple effects that reach far beyond the sagebrush.