Mule Deer

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Colton Lapp, 19, is the first to be charged under a new Wyoming felony poaching law that took effect in July. Could serve 12 years.

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Three Wyoming poachers have been convicted after a look at their trophy buck’s stomach contents proved their guilt. It may…»

Often hunters will have to travel deep into the backcountry to pursue mule deer. These western deer are not as tolerant of humans as their eastern cousins.  Photo by Dave Campbell.

Every year thousands of hunters venture west to hunt deer and other big game. Many have made the trip several…»

Gary Lewis rests his Kimber while Scott Denny, of Cheyenne, glasses from a rock outcropping on an October hunt in Wyoming. Photo by Gary Lewis.

Last October, we looked across the plains and watched band after band of antelope and mule deer in herds of…»

Hard work pays off! After enduring numerous thunderstorms and several busted stalks, Smith was able to make it all come together. Photo by Jace Bauserman.

Marc Smith has been pursuing backcountry mule deer in the unsullied alpine basins of Colorado for well over a decade.…»

Big mule deer find the safety they like in extremely steep, treacherous terrain. Photo by Angelo Nogara.

Finding them is one thing. Tagging them is another. Before you take to the hills in search of trophy mulies, check out these tips and tricks.