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Mule Deer Wellington

We all know the traditional Beef Wellington dish made famous by the 1st Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. This is a similar preparation but made of course with venison instead of the traditional beef. Don’t be scared of the “fancy-ness” of this dish. It is much simpler to prepare than it seems and if you have trouble pronouncing some of the components just rush through and mumble this parts and no one will know the difference.

How the Mountain Men Hunted Big Bucks

Gear and clothing are a huge part of how we hunt today; we have it better than the Mountain Men. Ultra-light wasn’t a thing, so every item they carried had to serve a purpose and be reliable. No one item was more purposeful than their rifle. The rifle of the day was the iconic Kentucky or Pennsylvania-style “long rifle.”

BBQ Venison Cups

By: Gunnar Emberg and Harvesting Nature Here, I’m using some smoked venison kielbasa that I…

Santa Rosa, CA- North Bay Blacktail Chapter Banquet

The Northbay Blacktail Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our 14th Annual…

Pleasanton, CA- Livermore Chapter Banquet

The Livermore-Pleasanton Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invites you to our 31str Annual Banquet…

MDF Opens up New Role!

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships is a key position within the Mule Deer Foundation, responsible for building and managing relationships with corporate partners to generate revenue and support for the organization’s conservation programs. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in corporate partnerships or sponsorships, particularly in the hunting, outdoor recreation, or conservation sectors. A strong network within the hunting and outdoor industry is essential for success in this role.

New Position Open at MDF

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is dedicated to ensuring the conservation of mule deer and black-tailed deer populations and their habitats across North America. Our mission is to protect and enhance wildlife habitat, promote sound conservation policy, and engage in research and education efforts to ensure healthy deer populations for generations to come. MDF works closely with local, state, and national partners to advance our conservation goals and expand our impact.

MDF surpasses 1/2 million acres conserved in 2024!

MDF surpasses 1/2 million acres conserved in 2024!

New Years Resolutions

Mentor a new hunter this year. Happy 2025, everyone. Now is the time of year…

Mississippi Pot Roast with Mule Deer

Mississippi pot roast is one of my favorite lazy meals to make especially in the winter but really anytime of year. This is a great meal when you are out of energy or don’t feel like cooking. It has only a few ingredients and it comes together almost by itself.. You can slap it on a toasted hoagie and have sandwiches or you can pilot on top of rice or mashed potatoes and have a hearty winter time dinner. I love the versatility, I love the flavor profile. You can’t go wrong with this.

MDF and BDF Announce new Chief Fundraising Officer!

I am happy to announce that Eric Sharpe will be our new Chief Development Officer…

Three ways to Self Euro Mount

After a long season, you are hopefully returning home with a mule deer or black-tailed deer in your truck bed that you want to get mounted. What mount is better has long been discussed; at the end of the day, it comes down to personnel preference. I am a big Euromount guy; when they are correctly done, they just look sharp. They also can be done at home, saving you some of those long waits at the Taxidermist and some cash. So, with that in mind, here are three ways you can DIY your buck into a sick euro mount.