Hunting stories and insights featuring mule deer: a deer native to western North America.
Mule Deer
Idaho is known in hunting circles for its diversity of terrain, swaths of public land, and hunting opportunities. Big game hunters can expect to target elk, deer, pronghorn, black bears, mountain lions, wolves, moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. Get the details.
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Nevada uses a squared bonus point system, which means it is possible to draw any available tag even if you have few or no points. See the application deadlines.
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Is Utah on your list this year? Read up on application season details from Huntin’ Fool, including what’s new, draw processes, point system 101, and deadlines.
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Home to most Western big game species, Montana offers opportunities for both resident and nonresident hunters. Use Huntin’ Fool’s insights to inform your Montana application strategy.
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Chase rutting bucks in the AZ desert. Get Steven Drake’s tips on archery deer, from drawing a tag to stealthy stalking strategies.
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Get Huntin’ Fool’s Colorado application season tips.
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Looking to hunt in Oregon? Get all the application season details from Huntin’ Fool, including what’s new, draw processes, point system 101, and deadlines.
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For nonresident hunters, New Mexico primarily presents as an elk and deer state. It also offers public hunts for oryx, ibex, and Barbary sheep, as well as antelope and bighorn. The first step in any hunt is applying—let us help you with New Mexico’s process.
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Wyoming can present an excellent value for both resident and non-resident hunters. Make the most of your opportunities with a solid approach to application season, and keep track of upcoming changes.
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Arizona offers 10 big game species, including some of the best in the U.S., all accessible through public land hunts. Applying for tags early is key. Learn more.
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Understanding exactly what to do after shooting a deer will help ensure your hunt ends with a successful recovery. Learn what to do immediately after the shot.
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Which state is the best for mule deer hunting? Check out top choices and considerations.
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Arizona’s diverse landscape offers epic hunting opportunities for mule deer, Coues deer, elk, turkey, antelope, and black bear to name a few. Learn more.
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If you ask me, there are two hunts on which mule deer get the most press. One is early-season high-country hunts that happen in the August/early September time frame. The other’s the late-season rut hunts that can range anywhere between November to January. Both are incredible in their own right…
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Peak whitetail season is nigh. To improve your odds of success, it’s critical to study optimal shot placement from every angle. Bonus: Free placement chart.
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New hunters will have to choose between guns and bowhunting as a starting point. If you don’t know which you prefer, we cover the pros, cons, and costs of each.
Access & Stewardship
With the onX Hunt App, you can access the information you need to approach a landowner and ask permission to hunt their land.
Hunting Stories
onX is trusted by over 5,000 game wardens. Have you ever wondered what game wardens do? We profile five men and women from four different states to better understand a day in the life of a game warden.
