What a Mature Mule Deer Taught Me About Patience
by Trevor J Hubbs
When I was young, I thought mule deer hunting was a simple equation: Cover...
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Mule Deer Foundation President Greg Sheehan Named to Federal Advisory Hunting Council
CLEARFIELD, Utah, October 1, 2026 — The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is pleased to announce that...
The Gear Special: Four Pieces of Gear I’m Excited to Hunt With This Season
Every year, companies introduce new gear that promises to change the way we hunt. Some of it...
Well, That Didn’t Work: Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me More Than Success Ever Did
by: Michael “Micky” Luby
Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. We all have photos of...
Mule Deer Foundation Welcomes Focus on Habitat and Access in Hunting Heritage Executive Order
CLEARFIELD, Utah, September 18, 2026 — The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds provisions in the...
A Game of Angles
Shot Placement Considerations for an Ethical Harvest
One of the biggest misconceptions among...
Ethical Hunting in 2026
Ethics have always been a part of hunting.
What’s changed is the number of situations...
Choosing the Right Off-Road Vehicle for Your Hunting Strategy
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Passing on Shots: When Not to Pull the Trigger
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a hunter is that success isn’t measured...
Early-Season Deer Behavior: How to Adapt
For many hunters, the excitement of opening day is quickly followed by frustration. The woods...
Making the Most of a Year
Every January, I do the same thing.
I start looking at maps.
Long before applications are...
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...
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...