FOUNDED IN 1988, THE PURPOSE OF THE MULE DEER FOUNDATION IS TO ENSURE THE CONSERVATION OF MULE DEER, BLACK-TAILED DEER AND THEIR HABITAT.

Mule deer are the only big game species in North America on the decline. We understand the challenges and threats to deer and their habitat. And we know that hunter access, hunting opportunity and the future of hunting are also threatened. Mule Deer Foundation programs, partners and projects are successful because MDF members stand together in this fight.

The Mule Deer Foundation has grown from just a dream of Emmett Burroughs, into one of the leading wildlife conservation groups in North America. MDF is putting hundreds of thousands of dollars on the ground each year (over $50 million since it's inception in 1988), which are directly helping mule deer.

MDF is dedicated to the following goals:

• To restore, improve and protect mule deer habitat (including land and easement acquisitions) resulting in self-sustaining, healthy, free ranging and huntable deer populations.
• To encourage and support responsible wildlife management with government agencies, private organizations and landowners.
• To promote public education and scientific research related to mule deer and wildlife management.
• To support and encourage responsible and ethical behavior and awareness of issues among those whose actions affect mule deer.
• To support regulated hunting as a viable component of mule deer and black-tailed deer conservation.
• To develop programs that focus on recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation.