Mule Deer Foundation - Okanogan Trails Chapter

06/17/2025

EPHRATA — A Quincy woman was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a deer collision caused a serious crash near Ephrata last Friday.

04/19/2025

04/18/2025

04/18/2025

A deer's ability to catch you moving is even better than we thought. Here's what it means for hunters and how you can go undetected anyway.

04/18/2025

The 2025 Washington Big Game Hunting Regulations are here!

The regulations pamphlet outlines rules and regulations for big game hunters in Washington including seasons, equipment, licensing, access, and more. The regulations pamphlet is now available on WDFW’s website. An electronic version of the regulations will also be available on the vendor’s "eRegulations" website soon, with print copies available at dealer locations across the state in May.

The new regulations incorporate decisions made by WDFW Director Kelly Susewind and the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on proposed hunting season rule changes for this season, as well as information about new rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Washington.

Check out the 2025 Washington Big Game Hunting Regulations here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/02608

Our cover contest theme this year was "Hunters contributing to conservation." Our winning photo comes from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and depicts a volunteer removing old barbed wire fencing from WDFW's Asotin Creek Wildlife Area during a volunteer work project. Thank you, RMEF, and thank you to all hunters for your valuable contributions to conservation across the state.

📸 Cover of the 2025 Washington Big Game Hunting Regulations, featuring a photo of a person in a blue sweatshirt and ball cap rolling up a strand of barbed wire.

04/18/2025

High snow and endless fences made for a lethal combination that researchers and wildlife advocates are working to change.

04/14/2025

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is hosting it's 7th Annual Methow Fence Pull at the Methow Wildlife Area. Come help remove barbed wire fence from critical mule deer habitat on May 17th.

BHA hosts this great event with an opportunity to hang out, circle around the camp fire, and catch up at the end of the day with other wildlife enthusiasts and professionals. Come join!

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

04/03/2025

If you have mobility or other ADA issues but want to get outside to hunt, fish, or just watch wildlife, there are programs that can help! Each spring, WDFW joins the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council (INWC) for their ADA Open House. This year, this free event is Saturday, April 12. It covers resources for people with disabilities, including:

• How to apply for disabled status for both veterans and non-veterans through medical providers and the VA,
• Hunting access to public and private property for people with disabilities,
• ADA hunting and wildlife viewing blinds available only to those with disabilities,
• Special programs designed for people with disabilities,
• Reduced pricing on fishing and hunting licenses for veterans and others with disabilities.

Please register in advance using the email or phone number on the flyer.

04/03/2025

04/03/2025

WDFW reports that Director Kelly Susewind has approved new chronic wasting disease rules, as well as most of the 2025 season's hunting regulations that agency staff had come to him with.

04/03/2025

🐾 Become a Trailhead Ambassador! 🐾
Love wildlife and taking care of our local trails? Methow Valley Trails Collaborative and WDFW are looking for volunteer Trailhead Ambassadors this spring!

📍 Where: Lewis Butte & Pipestone Canyon trailheads
🗓 When: Saturdays, April 5–June 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Ambassadors help welcome visitors, share info on responsible recreation, and support WDFW’s mission on public lands. All training and materials provided. You’ll also get some great MVTC/WDFW swag and the warm fuzzies of helping protect the places we love.

🌼 Reminder: The Methow Wildlife Area is now open to the public again! Dogs are welcome—but must be on leash to protect wildlife and sensitive habitat.

Grab a friend (or meet a new one) and sign up for one or more Saturdays here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA629ABF5C43-55210182-methow #/



📷 Photo: Spring wildflowers. Dana Golden.

03/19/2025

As you have seen us post here recently - The 2025 Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show starts this Thursday - Hero Day - March 20th.

Volunteers are always welcome. Call us, get on the schedule!

One other volunteer position needs to be filled: Dave Bray USA Merch Table during the Benefit Concert Thursday night. Contact us ASAP - to get on the list!