Rifle vs. Bow: Choosing Your Weapon for the West
f you’re planning a mule deer hunt out West, one of the first big questions you’ll face...
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Tricer: Redefining Backcountry Hunting
In the backcountry, gear either works or it slows you down. That’s why Tricer was created by...
MDF Awarded $250,000 from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for Great Plains
The Mule Deer Foundation, with generous support from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor...
Prepping for Archery Deer Camp
It’s two nights before the Spring turkey season, and I’m trying on my lucky camos for the first...
The Best Optics for Mule Deer: Spotting Deer at a Distance
When it comes to mule deer hunting, seeing is everything. Wide open basins, high country ridge...
Wildfire and Regeneration: How Fire Shapes Mule Deer Habitat
Wildfire is a powerful and often misunderstood force on the Western landscape. For mule deer,...
Mule Deer in Montana: Range, Ecology, and Why They Matter
f you’ve spent any time on the eastern prairie breaks or the steep ridges of western Montana,...
Boots, Packs, and Layers
With tag draw results coming in across the West, odds are some of you are holding onto a hot tag...
The First Mountain Man and the Mule Deer.
This encounter marked the first documented scientific description of the mule deer by...
Mule Deer Ain’t Just Deer — They’re the West
You can keep your city or college mascots and your trophy room African exotics. There’s no...
Weatherby® Introduces Model 307™ Alpine ST
This new action was designed to complement the historic Mark V® and Vanguard® lineups by offering...
Making the Most of Your Harvest: Fly Tying with Game Hair
However, one part of the animal that is often overlooked is its hair.
I think game hair—whether...
North Dakota Sets 2025 Deer Season with Fewer Licenses as Herd Recovery Continues
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has finalized details for the 2025 deer season,...
New gear for 2025
Here at the Mule Deer Foundation, we pride ourselves at being the center of the universe for mule...
Preparing for a Western hunt
So the fabled hunting trip out west for mule deer has made it out of the group chat, and you are...
Why Black Bears Could Be Your New Favorite Hunting Pastime
"The only thing that could improve it would be seeing a big ol' boar," I said after the elk had...