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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Managing Expectations on Limited-Entry Mule Deer Tags
After years of applying, accumulating points and watching other hunters post pictures of bucks you could only dream about, your name finally came up. You have a limited-entry mule deer tag in your pocket, and suddenly you’re holding one of the most coveted opportunities in Western hunting.
How to Hunt Mule Deer in Heavily Roaded Country
More roads don’t necessarily mean fewer mule deer. In fact, heavily roaded country can sometimes make your job easier…..if you understand how to use those roads to your advantage.
The first thing to understand is that roads don’t distribute hunters evenly across the landscape. They concentrate them.
On a Wyoming hunt a few years ago, I was amazed on opening morning by the number of trucks, Jeeps and side-by-sides moving across the unit. Hunters were everywhere. Some were glassing from their vehicles. Others had parked and walked 100 yards down the road before settling in to glass.
Bolstering a Partnership in the Uinta Mountain Range
MDF and Local Landowners Help a Proactive Landscape-Scale Effort in Utah Advance Multiple Conservation Goals.
What a Mature Mule Deer Taught Me About Patience
Sometimes the best hunt is about finding the right piece of country, preparing yourself to stay there, trusting your instincts, and having the patience to wait for the deer you came to find.