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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St. Patricks Day Mule Deer Reuben
Nothing says happy St. Patrick’s Day like a warm Mule Deer Reuben sandwich. I make these every year multiple times a year and they are always a big hit with the family. This is a great use of your harvest to celebrate a holiday and share your passion for conservation and the outdoors with a wider audience.
Restoring Sagebrush Steppe in Central Nevada
In the remote heart of central Nevada, Little Fish Lake Valley stretches for more than 40 miles, bordered by north–south running mountain ranges. The vast landscape is defined by open sagebrush and rugged beauty and yet has a conifer encroachment issue. This valley is just one of several mule deer winter ranges in this region, each valley lined with mountain summer ranges.
Wildlife Funnel Fencing Innovation in Central Idaho
The Idaho-Montana border is a migratory hot zone. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has collected years of collared data from elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and moose moving across this area. It is well-known that the Beaverhead mule deer herd crosses the border each spring to summer in Montana and then returns to Idaho each fall to winter around the Lemhi Valley. This remote part of the state includes small towns with private lands surrounded by public lands, making wildlife crossings on Highway 28 a dangerous endeavor for wildlife and drivers.
Federal Ammunition Continues Conservation Partnership with Mule Deer Foundation
Federal Ammunition and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) announced the continuation of their long-standing conservation partnership supporting mule deer, black-tailed deer, and the habitats they depend on across the West.