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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How to Scout Mule Deer When You Have Limited Time
If there’s one thing most of us don’t have enough of, it’s time. Between work, family, and everything else life throws at us, scouting days can be limited, and for many hunters, that reality defines the entire season. The good news? You don’t need weeks in the field to find mule deer.
Mule Deer Foundation Commits $2.4 million to Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative Projects in Fiscal Year 2027
Mule Deer Foundation’s contribution accounted for more than one-third of the $6 million pledged collectively by Utah’s leading conservation groups.
Mule Deer Foundation Applauds Passage of Utah H.B. 431 Supporting Wildlife Crossings and Migration Connectivity
This new Wildlife Crossing Amendments legislation in Utah will help the Mule Deer Foundation help increase deer populations across the state.
Mule Deer Foundation Awarded $4 Million by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Advance Grassland Conservation Across the Great Plains
Mule Deer Foundation awarded $4 million through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative.