As Montana’s mule deer population declines, a group of hunters has taken it upon themselves to craft a series of proposals to profoundly change the state’s deer and elk hunting seasons.

Once Swisher became chief, he bragged about three Montana mule deer bucks he’d killed and talked about how he didn’t need a license to hunt tribal lands since he had connections with tribal members on ...

Following last years hunting season Fish, Wildlife and Parks conducted their first mule deer hunter survey in 12 years.

In 1992, 1,321 mule deer were shot by hunters in Hunting District 502 — a record high. In 2021, the total mule deer harvest in HD 502 was 477.

Two sons hunt for Montana mule deer like their fathers once did—with vintage guns and worn-in denim. Latest. Guns Benelli M2 Shotgun Review: The Ultimate Mid-Priced Semiauto Benelli M2 Shotgun Review: ...

Mule deer populations are stable to slightly decreasing and still down from long term averages. Hunting for mule deer bucks is by permit-only in several hunting districts. White-tailed deer ...

(Montana's archery deer-hunting season ended Oct. 20.) An image released to the media shows the arrow deeply embedded into the top of the deer's back, near its spine.

The much-awaited 2024 deer, elk and antelope hunting regulations are out for public review and implementation. This is one of Montana’s most popular publications, with 270,000 copies printed ...

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“Regionwide, CWD prevalence in adult mule deer has increased from around 3% of the 2018-19 samples to almost 18% of 2024 samples,” said Scott Hemmer, Havre-area FWP biologist.

Authorities in Montana are investigating a poaching case involving a mule deer buck that’s still carrying an arrow that somebody shot into its back. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ...