Mule deer - Wikipedia
Mule deer are found only on the western Great Plains, in the Rocky Mountains, in the southwest United States, and on the west coast of North America.
The Biggest Mule Deer Ever, According to Boone & Crockett
Sep 13, 2024 · One of the oldest entries dates to the turn of the century, for example, and the most recent top-five record book buck is still three decades old. The minimum score for entry into the B&C …
Mule Deer - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 19, 2025 · Male mule deer, called bucks, have forked antlers which they use as weapons to fight off competitors for mates during the breeding season or "rut". Females do not have antlers. A mule deer …
Mule deer breakdown: A month by month look at where to find bucks
Nov 4, 2024 · Hunters from all over the United States and the world head to the western states to chase bucks throughout the fall and winter; however, each month, mule deer bucks do something different. …
Mule deer | Behavior, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
mule deer, (Odocoileus hemionus), a medium-sized, gregarious deer of western North America that derives its name from its large ears. Mule deer also have striking pelage markings, large antlers, and …
Decoding Mule Deer Body Language: What Bucks Are Telling You
Aug 6, 2025 · Whether you’re lining up a stalk on a high-country buck or just watching a herd from across a canyon, understanding mule deer body language can give you a major edge. It’s the …
How To Identify a Mature Mule Deer Buck - Petersen's Hunting
Nov 3, 2024 · There are many observable indicators of a mature mule deer buck. Use these tips to identify an older age class of deer you're after.
2025 Deer Harvest Down Big, Wildlife Officials "Not Surprised"
Dec 8, 2025 · Mule deer harvest actually rose 4%, with mule buck harvest up 6% from last year. Antlerless mule deer harvest was down 9% from last year and 67% from five years ago.
My First Buck Was the Biggest Typical Mule Deer Ever Taken ...
Nov 10, 2024 · The Barcus buck held the No. 1 spot in the P&Y record books for three decades, when it was replaced by a New Mexico buck in 2009. Today, the Barcus’ buck is the fifth largest typical mule …
Parts of Methow Wildlife Area will close next week to protect ...
4 days ago · Third year for WDFW access restrictions The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is closing 23,400 acres — about 36 square miles — of the Methow Wildlife Area for the …