Mule Deer
The Mule deer is so-named due to its large mule-like ears. It can be found throughout the entire Western United States and can live in a wide range of habitats.
- The best place to spot a the mule deer is rocky windswept buttes where it is easier for them to escape predators and find food.
- They are also frequently found along the upper portions of streams and creeks.
- Mule Deer are most active in the mornings and evenings.
Overview
Mule deer are found throughout Wyoming and the other Western states of
America. They have a varied diet and can live in mountainous regions,
woodland and desert. The Mule Deer is prized for its meat, antlers and
is traditionally hunted in the Western States.
Interesting Facts
Male mule deer antlers grow with a "velvet" skin covering, which is
rubbed off as the antler hardens. The antlers are shed each winter and
re-grow every spring.
Where to view
Deer prefer rocky windswept buttes where it is easier for them to find
food during the winter and provide escape from predators, when
necessary. They are most active in the mornings and evenings.
Responsible Wildlife
Mule deer numbers are dropping and various agencies are seeking to
protect their habitats to ensure they remain in plentiful numbers to
allow for hunting to continue without threatening the future of the
species.
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