Wyoming

What does a CWD Study in Wisconsin have to do with mule deer across the West?

Results from the Wisconsin DNR’s largest deer and chronic wasting disease (CWD) study ever undertaken show that the disease substantially reduces deer survival rates, and suppresses deer population growth.
Dr. Dan Storm, DNR ungulate research scientist, reported the results of the seven-year study in southwest Wisconsin to the Natural Resources Board Jan. 22.
“People should expect to see fewer deer in areas of high CWD prevalence,” Storm said. “Deer are not going to go extinct, but there will be fewer of them.”

Mule Deer Wellington

We all know the traditional Beef Wellington dish made famous by the 1st Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. This is a similar preparation but made with venison instead of the traditional beef. Don’t be scared of the “fancy-ness” of this dish. It is much simpler to prepare than it seems, and if you have trouble pronouncing some of the components, just rush through and mumble these parts, and no one will know the difference.

How the Mountain Men Hunted Big Bucks

Gear and clothing are a huge part of how we hunt today; we have it better than the Mountain Men. Ultra-light wasn’t a thing, so every item they carried had to serve a purpose and be reliable. No one item was more purposeful than their rifle. The rifle of the day was the iconic Kentucky or Pennsylvania-style “long rifle.”

BBQ Venison Cups

By: Gunnar Emberg and Harvesting Nature Here, I’m using some smoked venison kielbasa that I…

MDF Surpasses 1/2 Million Acres Conserved in 2024!

MDF surpasses 1/2 million acres conserved in 2024!

New Years Resolutions

Mentor a new hunter this year. Happy 2025, everyone. Now is the time of year…

Mississippi Pot Roast with Mule Deer

Mississippi pot roast is one of my favorite lazy meals to make especially in the winter but really anytime of year. This is a great meal when you are out of energy or don’t feel like cooking. It has only a few ingredients and it comes together almost by itself.. You can slap it on a toasted hoagie and have sandwiches or you can pilot on top of rice or mashed potatoes and have a hearty winter time dinner. I love the versatility, I love the flavor profile. You can’t go wrong with this.

MDF and BDF Announce new Chief Fundraising Officer!

I am happy to announce that Eric Sharpe will be our new Chief Development Officer…

Cheyenne, WY- Curt Gowdy Chapter Banquet

Join us for a celebration of mule deer, wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, and our hunting…

Three ways to Self Euro Mount

After a long season, you are hopefully returning home with a mule deer or black-tailed deer in your truck bed that you want to get mounted. What mount is better has long been discussed; at the end of the day, it comes down to personnel preference. I am a big Euromount guy; when they are correctly done, they just look sharp. They also can be done at home, saving you some of those long waits at the Taxidermist and some cash. So, with that in mind, here are three ways you can DIY your buck into a sick euro mount.  

Post Holiday Chili

In the week or so after the holidays, when the crowds of family, friends, and other guests have left when the once seemingly endless stream of leftovers in the fridge runs dry, you are left in a dilemma of having to cook again even if the kitchen burnout is still there. At times like this, I lean on Chilli as a wintertime staple that requires little effort from me and leaves the family full and happy.

Gillette, WY- Thunder Basin Chapter Banquet

Join us for a celebration of mule deer, wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, and our hunting…