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Mule Deer being hunted by hunters and predators
MULE DEER POPULATIONS — DO YOUR PART
Depending on your age, we all have our glory days of mule deer hunting.  My hunting career started in the early nineties.  Utah issued more than 200,000 general season deer... Read more...
group of hunters in field scouting for mule deer in oak and sagebrush country
Late Season Mule Deer Hunting
Late Season Mule Deer Hunting  Hunting deer during the end of October and into November, should be something everyone that is passionate about big deer needs to do.  Every state... Read more...
hunter studying terrain maps and planning scouting strategy
Maximize Scouting Time
Whether you’ve secured a highly coveted tag or an easier to come by general season unit, scouting is key to increasing your odds of success.  For me, time is tough... Read more...
hunter preparing for a limited-entry hunt after drawing a premium tag
You’ve Drawn a Fancy Tag – Now what?
Hopefully everyone can experience the feeling at least once of winning the hunting lottery.  If you put your name in for enough hunts, it’s bound to happen at some point. ... Read more...
turkey standing alert in a natural forest and grassland setting early in the morning
Turkey Time
Turkey hunting is addictive!  If you want to experience hunting elk in the rut but don’t have the points or money to do so, take up turkey hunting.  If you... Read more...
hunter overlooking western mountain terrain while considering limited non-resident hunting opportunities
Diminishing Opportunities as a Non-Resident
Non-resident hunters are facing fewer tags, higher costs, and increasing competition. Understanding why opportunities are shrinking is the first step to adapting and continuing to hunt out West. Read more...
hunter using mapping software and notes to plan multi-state hunting applications
Application Strategy 2025
A solid application strategy matters more than ever in 2025. With rising point creep and fewer tags, smart planning is the difference between hunting and sitting out another season. Read more...
students learning horsemanship and stock handling at a working western ranch
Dry Creek Wrangler School
Dry Creek Wrangler School is about more than riding horses. It’s about learning practical ranch skills, responsibility, and preserving western knowledge through real work and mentorship. Read more...
person standing along a riverbank reflecting during a day of fishing
A Fish Story For Real Though
Not every story from the outdoors is about limits filled or perfect conditions. Sometimes the best lessons come from the days that don’t go as planned, but stick with you... Read more...