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Find: trophy mule deer hunting in Utah and mule deer hunting guides for Kansas mule deer hunting, Wyoming mule deer hunting, Texas mule deer hunting as well as Colorado mule deer hunting, The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) inhabits the western half of North America and gets its name from its large ears that much resemble those of a mule. The mule deer is somewhat larger than its whitetail counterparts, especially in the colder climates. Besides the much larger ears, the mule deer can also be easily distinguished from a whitetail deer by its bounding leap called "stotting." All four feet of the deer come down at the same time. The mule deer buck sheds his antlers in the winter and starts re-growing a new set in the Spring. The mule deer will move up and down in elevation to find food sources and avoid heavy snows. The mule deer has natural predators that include the mountain lion and wolf. Bears and coyotes have been known to prey on juvenile mule deer. Mule deer hunting is one of the favorite past times for North American hunters today. The mule deer grows very impressive headgear and is a prized trophy, not only for the antlers but also for the meat which is very good. Mule deer hunting in Utah and mule deer hunting in Kansas, as well as, Wyoming mule deer hunting are just three of hunters' favorite destinations for this magnificent animal. There is also Montana mule deer hunting, Colorado mule deer hunting and Texas mule deer hunting. All of the western states of the United States have huntable populations of mule deer. New Mexico mule deer hunting and Idaho mule deer hunting are also enjoyed by many hunters. The mule deer is, and always will be a symbol of the West. Though troubled by habitat infringement and harsh winters, the mule deer is a survivor and is once again flourishing in the West with the help of the Mule Deer Foundation and hunters like you and me.

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