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“Packing the Truck to Hunt the West”

What should you put in your truck? What might you need in Idaho or Montana or Wyoming that you don’t need in Connecticut?

“Decoys for Mule Deer?”

Deer Decoys have been in use for over 6,000 years, since the first humans started creeping up on herds of Bison wearing animal skins. As a species we have always been interested in ways to lure animals closer to us, and increase our chances of success.

Mule Deer Foundation Press Release!

The Mule Deer Foundation steps up to help ranchers and mule deer impacted by recent wildfires in NE Wyoming 

Atlas of Ungulate Migrations

The new world Atlas of Ungulate Migrations features Wyoming’s own Red Desert to Hoback mule…

Wildlife for the 21st Century!

American Wildlife Conservation Partners have released: Conservation Policy Recommendations in the Seventh Edition of Wildlife…

“Backcountry Hunter Gear Guide”

Hunting in the Backcountry with only what you can carry in on your back can be an incredibly fun way to gain access to pieces of property not easily accessed. However, this self reliance sense of adventure also adds a level of complexity you don’t find when hunting via truck or base camp. Below we break down the Mule Deer Foundations packing list for a backcountry hunt with gear recommendations for each item and encourage you to give it a try for your next tag.

“7 Mistakes to avoid on your first western Mule Deer Hunt.”

The top 7 mistakes to avoid on your first western Mule Deer Hunt. I made all these mistakes in my western hunting career and dealt with the consequences of those mistakes so you can avoid them yourself this fall.

“Mule Deer Armadillo Eggs”

Armadillo eggs are a time-honored traditional appetizer of the Southwest. At the Mule Deer Foundation, we like to think of this appetizer as a great use of the excess mule deer grind left over at the end of the butchering day. For this Mule Deer Armadillo Eggs recipe we like to mix in 30% pork fat with our grind but whatever you have left over after your brats, or your summer sausage mix can work just as well. In fact, the more unique your blend of fat content and spices the better this appetizer becomes truly yours.

“Lead Free Bullets for Big Game?”

We sat down with Hannah Leonard of Sporting Lead-Free to discuss nontoxic ammunition choices for big game hunting. Hannah is a great advocate for conservation and the hunting community. I may not be rushing to fill my gun safe with copper shells tomorrow, but after speaking with her, I am definitely looking into some options.

Greg Sheehan announced as the President and CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation 

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is thrilled to announce Greg Sheehan as the organization’s new President and CEO. With over 20 years of leadership experience in habitat and wildlife conservation, coupled with notable successes in business, Sheehan is poised to lead MDF into a new era of growth and impact.

Pleasanton, CA – Livermore Chapter Banquet

You’re invited to the 30th Livermore-Pleasanton Chapter Mule Deer Foundation banquet, March 9th, 2024. Doors…

Sonora, CA – Mother Lode Chapter Banquet

Regional Director: Marshall Johnson 701-989-4488  marshall@muledeer.org