On Location: The Crossroads Project Part 1
Removing extra trees and vegetation can create healthier forests that provide better habitat for wildlife like mule deer and help prevent catastrophic wildfires.
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Crossroads Mastication Project—Restoring Habitat and Reducing Wildfire Risk in Northern California
The Mule Deer Foundation is proud to provide an update on one of our flagship habitat restoration efforts in Northern California — the Crossroads Mastication Project, located near Burney in the Lassen National Forest. This project is a powerful example of how proactive habitat management can benefit mule deer populations while also protecting communities and improving forest resilience in fire-prone landscapes.
Dilly Steelhead and Rice Salad
This is an easy and refreshing salad that makes for the perfect light dinner or lunch. I used steelhead, but any pink-fleshed fish will do, including any type of salmon or trout. You could even make it with canned salmon in a pinch.
Don’t sleep on the lemon zest, as it adds a brightness to this dish that will be missing otherwise. If you don’t have a zesting tool or a rasp, use a vegetable peeler to carefully remove the peel without including much white pith, then mince it finely with a knife.
I made the garlic optional in the salad, as it adds a punchiness and light heat that may not be up everyone’s alley. I’m always good for it, though!
How to Pack for a 5-Day Solo Mule Deer Hunt
Hunting deep in the backcountry with nothing but the gear you can carry on your back is one of the most rewarding ways to access wild, hard-to-reach mule deer country. It’s an adventure rooted in self-reliance, and while it can open the door to areas few others reach, it also adds a layer of complexity you won’t find when hunting from a truck or a traditional base camp.
In this article, we break down the Mule Deer Foundation’s recommended backcountry gear list — including tips and specific product suggestions — to help you prepare for your next hunt.
Lifetime Heritage Membership
Honor the past. Protect the future. As an Lifetime Heritage Member, your investment leaves a legacy for mule deer, their habitat, and the hunting tradition that connects us all. With this top-tier lifetime membership, you’ll receive all Lifetime level benefits, including magazine subscription, partner discounts, and merchandise, plus an exclusive Heritage firearm as acknowledgment for your leadership and generosity. Your dedication ensures that the heritage of mule deer hunting and conservation endures for generations to come.
Lifetime Sponsor Membership
Step into a leadership role in conservation as a Lifetime Sponsor Member of the Mule Deer Foundation. Your commitment helps fund vital habitat restoration that makes a measurable difference for mule deer and the outdoors. Lifetime Sponsor Members enjoy all lifetime membership benefits, including magazine subscription, partner discounts, and merchandise, plus an exclusive Lifetime Sponsor firearm as acknowledgment for your leadership and generosity.
Lifetime Membership
Your Lifetime Membership is the most rewarding way to stay connected to mule deer conservation forever. Enjoy ongoing access to magazine subscriptions, partner discounts, event invitations, and member perks year after year, plus exclusive items like the Lifetime Member plaque, jacket, and pin. You’ll also receive continued updates showing the real impact of your support. It’s the highest-value membership experience MDF offers, and a legacy investment in wildlife and habitat that lasts for generations.
Sponsor Membership
Your Sponsor Membership fuels critical conservation work and connects you with others who share your passion. As an annual sponsor, you’ll receive all standard member benefits, including your official MDF membership card, decal, Mule Deer Foundation magazine subscription, and exclusive partner discounts, a sponsor hat, and sponsor recognition plaque. It’s a powerful way to make a lasting difference for mule deer.
Duluth, MN- Great Lakes Chapter Banquet
The Great Lakes Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our annual Banquet on Saturday, March 28th at the Buffalo House Junction. Doors open at 5PM with dinner […]
Craig, AK- Prince of Wales Chapter Banquet
You’re invited to the first Blacktail Deer Foundation banquet in SE Alaska!!! Doors open at 5:30pm with a no-host social, silent auction and a few raffles hosted by the Prince […]
Lewiston, MT- Missouri Breaks Chapter Banquet
Regional Director: Chris Fortune 406-360-1029 or Chris@muledeer.org
Rifle, CO- Pass the Buck Chapter Banquet
We’re excited to invite you to the Mule Deer Foundation Pass The Buck Chapter Banquet, September 27, 2025, at the Grand River Health Center in Rifle, CO! It’s going to […]
Pillager, MN- MN Central Lakes Chapter Gun A Palooza
The MN Central Lakes Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our Mule Deer Palooza Event on Friday September 26th at the Huntin Shack in Pillager. The event […]
Bryan, TX- Aggieland Chapter Banquet
Recruitment and Fundraising event- We will be talking Mule Deer conservation. Giving away prizes, having raffles, and eating BBQ. Come out and meet the local Chapter and Join the committee […]
Lubbock, TX- Lubbock Chapter Banquet
The Lubbock County Texas Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation cordially invites you, your family, and friends to a night of fun at our Annual Fundraising banquet. This year’s event […]
Watford City, ND- Droptine Chapter Banquet
The Droptine Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our Annual Banquet on Saturday September 20th at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City, ND. The event […]