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Western Hunting and Conservation Expo

Celebrating Conservation and Community

The Mule Deer Foundation proudly commemorates another triumphant year of the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo ( WHCE), a flagship gathering that unites the realms of hunting and wildlife preservation. This annual event, a joint venture with Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, has become a pivotal moment for enthusiasts, professionals, and conservationists alike, symbolizing a collective commitment to our natural heritage and the enduring traditions of hunting.
Community event showcasing youth engagement with horses.

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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Hunting conservation exhibition featuring taxidermy and attendees
Attendee in star-spangled outfit at Mule Deer Foundation event
Large crowd at Mule Deer Foundation banquet event
Crowd at the Mule Deer Foundation banquet event

Latest News

Mentorship in Mule Deer Hunting: Why It Matters

No one starts out knowing how to hunt mule deer. Everyone learns somewhere, from someone or by figuring it out the hard way. And in a pursuit as demanding as mule deer hunting, that direction can make all the difference.

Why Patience Is the Most Underrated Mule Deer Hunting Skill

There are a lot of skills that get talked about in mule deer hunting: shooting, glassing, backcountry fitness, gear. All of them matter. But the one that separates consistently successful hunters from everyone else rarely gets the same attention. It’s patience. The kind you practice when nothing is happening.
Great news! More hunting opportunities are coming!

Mule Deer Foundation Supports the Department of the Interior’s SO 3447 to Expand Hunting and Fishing Access in National Wildlife Refuge System Lands 

The Mule Deer Foundation will improve 1,200 acres of critical mule deer winter range thanks to Eagle Ranch HOA.

Mule Deer Foundation and the California Wildlife Conservation Board Accelerate Fencing Project in Northeast California 

Mule Deer Foundation receives a $2.9 million grant from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to accelerate fencing improvements for wildlife migrations in northeast California.