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 ...

Every hunting trip, whether a shot is fired or not, has something to teach the hunter, if only he pays attention. My first western big game hunt put a few gorgeous mule deer bucks in my sights.

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.

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

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: ...

There is no known cure for CWD, which was first detected in Montana’s wild herds in 2017. CWD can also infect elk, moose and mule deer. Hunters play an important role in reducing the spread of CWD.

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.

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 ...

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. Montana hunting reg changes reflect declining mule deer ...

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 ...