The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo transforms Salt Lake City into a hub for hundreds of outdoor and conservation brands from around the world. The show floor highlights the latest in hunting gear, equipment, and wildlife conservation technology, creating a space where innovation and stewardship converge.
Each year, tens of thousands of applicants participate in the 200-permit drawing, and millions of dollars are raised through auctions, tags, and donations. These funds directly support habitat restoration, wildlife research, and long-term conservation efforts—demonstrating the vital role hunters and the broader outdoor community play in sustaining North America’s wildlife.
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Mule Deer Foundation Partners in New Agreement for Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat in Southern Utah
Mule Deer Foundation expands its conservation work in southern Utah through a new Stewardship Agreement.
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 lives up to the hype. Some of it quietly disappears after a season or two. As someone who spends a lot of time in the field, and is fortunate enough to test new equipment before it reaches many hunters. I’ve learned to be skeptical until I can put gear through its paces myself.
This summer has given me the chance to spend time behind several new products that I’m genuinely excited to carry into mule deer season. None of them replace good woodsmanship or time spent scouting, but each one has found a place in my hunting kit because it solves a real problem I’ll encounter in the mountains.
Here are four pieces of gear I’ll be packing this fall.
Well, That Didn’t Work: Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me More Than Success Ever Did
Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. We all have photos of those animals hanging in the garage or tucked away in old albums, and every set of antlers carries a story. But if I’m being honest, the hunts that shaped me the most weren’t the successful ones. They were the hunts where I got something completely wrong.
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 Administration’s new Executive Order, “Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage,” that supports improved habitat, wildlife connectivity, and […]