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Juicy Wild Turkey Burgers with Herby Aioli

Written by Mule Deer Foundation on . Posted in News & Announcements, Stories & Member Voices.

I was gifted some wild turkey thighs and thought that I would try grinding them up, which I’d never done before. I found the resulting grind a little too dark and rich, so I sacrificed some of my ever-dwindling wild turkey breast to round it out, which worked great. I figured I’d try to make some wild turkey burgers with it. 

The only problem was that, even when cooked perfectly, the burgers came out quite dry due to the lack of fat in the bird. 

I considered adding fatty pork to the grind, but thought better of it, not wanting to sacrifice the flavor of the turkey meat.

Decoding Mule Deer Body Language: What Bucks Are Telling You

Written by Mule Deer Foundation on . Posted in News & Announcements, Stories & Member Voices.

Spend enough time around mule deer, and you realize they’re not just animals fading into the brush — they’re talking. Not with words, of course, but with posture, movement, and subtle signs that can tell you exactly what they’re thinking — if you know how to read them.

Whether you’re lining up a stalk on a high-country buck or just watching a herd from across a canyon, understanding mule deer body language can give you a major edge. It’s the difference between blowing your chance or slipping in close for a clean shot. It’s the difference between a deer that disappears and one that hangs around just a little too long.

Habitat Work Means More Deer in Your Spotting Scope

Written by Mule Deer Foundation on . Posted in Education & Outreach, Stories & Member Voices, Uncategorized.

Ask any seasoned hunter what makes for a great mule deer season, and you’ll likely hear the same answers: good weather, time to scout, a solid tag — and deer. Lots of deer.

What some hunters overlook, though, is that seeing more mule deer doesn’t just come down to luck or draw odds. It comes down to habitat — and behind that habitat, there’s often a crew of conservationists, biologists, and volunteers working to make the ground better for deer and the people who hunt them. That’s where the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) steps in.

The Great Basin Decline: A Mule Deer Crisis in the Making

Written by Mule Deer Foundation on . Posted in Conservation & Project Updates, News & Announcements, Stories & Member Voices.

If you want to understand the pressure mule deer are under these days, don’t look to the Rockies or the high sage basins of Montana — head straight into the heart of the Great Basin. This sprawling region covers much of Nevada and western Utah, and while it may look vast and empty, for mule deer it’s ground zero for one of the most dramatic population declines in the West.

Rifle vs. Bow: Choosing Your Weapon for the West

Written by Mule Deer Foundation on . Posted in News & Announcements, Stories & Member Voices.

f you’re planning a mule deer hunt out West, one of the first big questions you’ll face isn’t where to go — it’s what to bring. Rifle or bow? It’s a decision that shapes your entire hunt: when you’ll be in the field, how close you’ll need to get, and even how likely you are to notch that tag.

I’ve hunted mule deer with both — and both have their place. But they demand different mindsets, different skills, and different kinds of grit.