The author with a stud mule deer buck. “Mule deer are dumb.” I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard that incredibly infuriating statement. My typical sarcastic response is something like, ...

The 2025 big game general hunting season began Oct. 25 and hunters across western and central Montana saw mixed weather ...

If you’ve never been mule deer hunting on the prairie or in the mountains, then you should start making a plan to do it right now. Why? You know those dreams in your head of wide, forking antlers ...

Schulz's monster buck will make the Boone and Crockett record book and ranks as the largest typical mule deer ever recorded in Missoula County. Ishler's buck won't make the record book because of lack ...

For hunters and wildlife watchers alike, it’s the most exciting time of year. Bucks that might stay hidden for months ...

We awoke to a howling wind beating against our uninsulated 14-foot enclosed trailer. As I sat up, my breath hung in the air like a fog. I fumbled around for a lighter to spark the propane buddy heater ...

NAMPA — Idaho Fish & Game staff get to do some extremely cool work in some of the most beautiful, wild places our state has ...

In what is considered best practice for such encounters, the official did not run away or turn her back from the ...

Western Montana hunters have a lot to be thankful for today. Even if we haven't tagged a deer or elk yet, we can all be grateful for the opportunity to get out and hunt in so many wonderful and varied ...