New World-Record Non-Typical Mule Deer Confirmed by Pope and Young Club
An enormous 40-point muley taken in Saskatchewan in 2018 was confirmed as the new world record by the Pope and Young Club with an official score of 291-⅛ inches.
Waning Odds
Perhaps the West’s most sought after big-game species, mule deer continue to prove they are as alluring as they are hard to get.
Know-How: Made in the Shade
Bowhunters tackling the challenge of open-country mule deer hunting face a daunting task: find a buck in millions of acres of cover. Open country is big with unlimited mule deer hideouts, but in the early season you only have to focus on the shady locations for success. Hunt shade instead of deer.
Deer in the Long Grass
Pockets of plum hold prairie mule deer and whitetails—a few little ones. For more bucks and big antlers, look in the grass.
One Tough Customer
In mule deer country, success begins with being prepared to take long hikes in steep country to get—and stay in—the game.
Lessons Learned At 111 Yards
Raised on spot-and-stalk mule deer hunting in Colorado, the author discovers the truth about America’s deer in Texas.
America's Best Deer Cartridge: Felt Recoil
Selecting a cartridge that will not kick you like a mule is an important, if sometimes overlooked, part of selecting the ideal deer cartridge.
New for 2023: Browning MaxPoint Hunting Ammo
Browning has announced the introduction of its new MaxPoint hunting ammunition, designed specifically for medium-sized big game, including whitetails, mule deer and pronghorn.
An Open-and-Close Case
Wise old mule deer bucks hole up in dark timber … or hide in plain sight. Tactics for one habitat may not work in the other; here’s how to adapt to successfully hunt both.
Canyon Country Bulls and Bucks
A hunter’s first elk and a bogged-down stalk on a desert mule deer highlight hunts with new versions of Ruger’s M77 Hawkeye bolt actions.
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