What the New OnX Roadless Rule Layer Can Teach Mule Deer Hunters
Every serious mule deer hunter spends hours studying maps before ever lacing up a pair of...
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Preseason Scouting Checklist: Get Ready Before the Season Starts
Every August, I go through the same routine.
Some of it is exciting, looking over maps,...
How to Adjust Tactics When Deer Go Nocturnal
By Trevor J. Hubbs
Every hunter has experienced it. Trail cameras are full of mature bucks,...
Navigating Access Challenges Without Cutting Corners
By Trevor J. Hubbs
For many western hunters, finding deer isn’t the only hard part of...
Hunting Pressure and How Mule Deer Respond
By: Michael “Mickey” Luby
Every hunter has a story about the buck that seemed to disappear...
Why Mule Deer Hunting Is About More Than Antlers
A blunt take on “trophy hunting” and what we’re forgettingBy Michael Luby
I’m going to...
How Weather Patterns Influence Mule Deer Movement During Season
By Trevor J Hubbs
If there’s one factor that consistently changes mule deer movement during...
Mentorship in Mule Deer Hunting: Why It Matters
By John Mallardo
Mule Deer hunting is HARD!
Big country, low densities, changing...
Why Patience Is the Most Underrated Mule Deer Hunting Skill
There are a lot of skills that get talked about in mule deer hunting: shooting, glassing,...
Mule Deer Foundation Supports the Department of the Interior’s SO 3447 to Expand Hunting and Fishing Access in National Wildlife Refuge System Lands
CLEARFIELD, Utah, June 5, 2026 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds the...
First Mule Deer: What New Hunters Should Focus On
By Trevor J Hubbs Photo by Keith Anspach Firstlite
There’s a moment that sticks with you when...
Using Trail Cams and E-Scouting to Pinpoint Mule Deer Buck Hotspots
By Michael Luby
I’ll admit it….I didn’t come up in an era of apps, cell cams, and...
Solo vs. Partnered Mule Deer Hunts: Pros and Cons
Choosing the right approach for your style, goals, and country
There’s a fork in the road...
Using Turkey Season to Prep for Your Western Hunt
By: Cody Fongemie
At first glance, the idea of using turkey season to prepare for a Western...
The Role of Hunters and Local Observers: Supporting Sustainable Mule Deer Populations
By: Trevor J. Hubbs, Mule Deer Foundation
Mule deer are one of the most iconic species of the...
Tag Soup Stories and What They Teach Us
By Trevor J. Hubbs
Every hunter has a version of it. Gun misfired, missed a shot, waiting to...