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23 Hunters, 46 Deer, and a Record-Book Buck: Inside a Classic Mule Deer Camp

Utah's Tavaputs Plateau was once the the promised land of mule deer hunting The post 23 Hunters, 46 Deer, and a Record-Book Buck: Inside a Classic Mule Deer Camp appeared first on...

South Dakota Muley/Whitetail Combo

A South Dakota deer tag is valid for whitetail or mule deer, and both species often occur on the same ranch or in the same wildlife area.  Additionally, many private ranches offer...

South Dakota Muley/Whitetail Combo: Part 2

Our first two days of a four-day adventure focused on whitetail deer and food sources, yet no shooter bucks came within range.  Contributing Editor Zachary had an 8-point basket-ra...

An Old-School Western Mule Deer Hunt in Memory of Two Midwestern Dads

Two sons hunt for Montana bucks the way their fathers would have: with vintage rifles, old optics, and well-worn denim The post An Old-School Western Mule Deer Hunt in Memory of Tw...

Mule Deer Foundation Welcomes Focus on Habitat and Access in Hunting Heritage Executive Order

The Mule Deer Foundation supports a new executive order aimed at strengthening America’s hunting heritage through improved wildlife habitat, connectivity and access. The order dire...

Mule Deer Foundation Partners in New Agreement for Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat in Southern Utah

The Mule Deer Foundation and U.S. Forest Service launch a $2.5 million Stewardship Agreement to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, conserve mule deer habitat, and suppo...

Chasing Pronghorn in Nevada – Unit 51 Success

  Week #2 Chasing Pronghorn in Nevada Ken Hammel was thrilled to embark on an exciting adventure with his good friend George Allen, as they set out for a unique hunt for Nevada pro...

Where to Aim on Whitetail and Mule Deer

The big buck stepped cautiously into the field, heading straight for a 30-yard shot.  As the deer approached my shooting lane, I drew my bow from a well-hidden tree stand and waite...

Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors Expand Public Access to 185,610 Acres Through Access Granted Initiative

Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors’ Access Granted partnership raised $92,805 in 2026, potentially unlocking 185,610 acres of public land. Funds support habitat restoration...

Two Mule Deer Illegally Shot and Left to Waste in Idaho

Celebrate Public Lands Month with the Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors

MDF and Infinite Outdoors are celebrating Public Lands Month with Access. Adventure. Legacy. New MDF members get a free 1-year Access+ membership, while existing members can qualif...

Rutting Buck Picks A Fight With Hunter’s Downed Deer… Right Next To His Truck

Deer season is right around the corner… Few things capture the spirit of the American outdoors quite like deer season. Each fall, millions of hunters across the United States take...

Backpacking for Elk

Mobility is key to elk hunting, and as herds transition and migrate, your ability to be close is critical.  Years ago, I booked a hunt in Colorado’s Flat Top Wilderness, an adventu...

The Mountain Buck I Missed Still Haunts Me. Here’s What It Taught Me

In parts of the West, blocked-off logging roads are gateways to trophy whitetails. Here's how to target them The post The Mountain Buck I Missed Still Haunts Me. Here’s What It Tau...

RINEHART TARGETS® HELPS BOWHUNTERS SHARPEN SKILLS FORFALL DEER SEASON

Fall bowhunting prep starts now. Rinehart Targets offers realistic 3D whitetail and mule deer targets designed to replicate real-world shots. From the full-size Big Jim to the comp...

Youth Deer, Muzzleloader

During the Oklahoma youth deer gun season Oct. 16-18, hunters under 18 years of age can head into the woods with an adult mentor before other deer gun hunters. These youth days off...

Hunter’s Potential State-Record Elk Embroiled in Controversy After Guides Charged with Trespassing

A dream elk hunt is turning into a bit of a nightmare after hunting guides that were hired to help bring down an elusive trophy animal may have trespassed. Every hunter out there f...

MDT Opens Entries for the Ultimate Coyote Hunter Giveaway

MDT’s Ultimate Coyote Hunter Giveaway runs Sept. 8–21, 2026, with a complete 22 Creedmoor predator hunting rifle and field kit featuring MDT, Kahles, Hornady, Eberlestock, TriggerT...

Old-School Elk Hunting Tips from This Western Legend

Our former hunting editor lays out his four-season guide to patterning big bulls The post Old-School Elk Hunting Tips from This Western Legend appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Eastern Elk Lotteries: The Best Jackpot of All

A bowhunt for bugling elk in the Rocky Mountains is arguably the most exciting hunting adventure in North America.  However, some guided hunts have crept above $20,000, and license...

Spot-And-Stalk: Out of the Box Tactics

Ralph and Vicky Cianciarulo just documented, on Facebook, one of the most unusual stalking techniques in open spaces.  Since horses are common on Western landscapes and open pastur...

BIG GAME HUNTS START WITH BIG PRACTICE SESSIONS

Rinehart’s American-made 3D Big Game targets help archers prepare for hunting season with realistic elk, mule deer, and moose models. From compact 1/3-scale targets to full-size de...

Mule Deer Foundation President Greg Sheehan Named to Federal Advisory Hunting Council

MDF President & CEO Greg Sheehan joins the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, representing big game hunting interests. With decades in wildlife conser...

To Hunt Pronghorns in a Howling Blizzard, We Left the Jeep Behind and Saddled Up

Drifts three feet deep, a wind that cut through wool, and antelope that vanished like ghosts The post To Hunt Pronghorns in a Howling Blizzard, We Left the Jeep Behind and Saddled...