Found in such wide ranges as the Badlands of the Dakotas to the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the desert Southwest, mule deer symbolize the American West. In most western states, mule deer play a significant role in the states' natural and cultural heritages. Sadly, habitat loss and degradation over the past 40 years have caused mule deer to suffer and their populations are now in severe decline.

Luckily, organizations like the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and its corps of volunteers work hard to ensure the conservation of mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitats. MDF is a non-profit 501(c) 3 wildlife conservation organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Formed in July 1988, MDF now has over 10,000 members and approximately 80 chapters nationwide who support its grassroots efforts. Through chapter fundraising events, MDF volunteers raise thousands of dollars to help fund habitat and conservation projects throughout the West.

Click here to join the Mule Deer Foundation.