Mule Deer

Mule Deer - Odocoileus hemionus

Mule deer evolved in the West. The Mountains are considered classic mule deer country. But foothills, deserts, badlands, prairie, sagebrush, brushy river bottoms and even agricultural areas all harbor mule deer. Although some deer adapt to live near humans, muleys generally do better where the country is wild, wide and open. Mule deer bucks grow bid, with 200 pounders relatively common. Mule deer bucks have wide antlers and huge racks.