Mule Deer Hunting

Wyoming decreased tags by 11,300, Utah decreased deer tags by 1,000, and Oregon shut down controlled deer hunts. How is the rest of the West addressing the drought?

"Every year, I aim to broaden my hunting abilities a little more. I also aim to harvest a bigger buck than last year"

Wildlife experts have been predicting a mule deer extinction for decades. Luckily, no one seems to have told the deer

Trent Holscher stalked up on the buck of a lifetime

Utah has had a bounty program since 2017 and has seen an uptick in mule deer. Nevada commissioners hope to do the same, despite disputes over the cause of declines

Western draw systems have become increasingly complex, competitive, and expensive. Even as many hunters grow skeptical of ever drawing their tag, they can’t stop putting in for that golden ticket

After backing off a blood trail in the backcountry, two bowhunters watched three wolverines swoop in for an easy meal

Our fall (and this issue) revolves around deer, from exotic axis bucks to farm-country whitetails

You don't always have to spot-and-stalk big-game out West to punch your tag. Try these treestand setups when you need to get creative

Tuning your compound bow properly, coupled with plenty of practice, can extend your range when you need to be accurate at distance