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Mule Deer Foundation Volunteer Highlight.

In the MDF Volunteer Spotlight segment the Mule Deer Foundation would like to call attention to a specific MDF volunteer, and bring their efforts to the forefront of our messaging. These volunteers are pivotal to the Mule Deer Foundation accomplishing our mission and it’s important that we recognize them as often as we can.

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.

“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.

An Idaho and Utah Deer Entanglement

In June 2024, the Mule Deer Foundations conservation staff began a multi-partner and multi-state project to address fence entanglement concerns for mule deer migrating between Idaho and Utah.

“My Perfect Mule Deer Rifle”
“My Perfect Mule Deer Cartridge”

The Weatherby 6.5-300 Magnum By: Trevor J Hubbs Why Even Try? Writing about rifle cartridges…

Alaska will Beat your Ass!
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forrest Project Complete!

Readers will remember our announcement to close part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This weekly…

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.

woodlands in Uinta Wasatch national forest
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests Temporary Closure

In continuation of the Mule Deer Foundation’s consistent and perpetual stewardship of mule deer habitat…

MDF & TAC Social at Solitude Mountain Resort

Mule Deer Foundation & Total Archery Challenge Saturday Night Social. Powered by Badass Outdoor Gear/Badass…