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mule deer
noun
: a long-eared deer (Odocoileus hemionus) of western North America that is larger and more heavily built than the white-tailed deer
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The mule deer have been part of the island’s ecosystem for 100 years and have become a favorite of many of the island residents.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Even mule deer and elk were running low.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
That further protects mule deer as well as possibly protecting people.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating three incidents of poaching involving mule deer bucks near Boise that have happened in recent months, according to a news release from the agency.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Even mule deer and elk were running low.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
That further protects mule deer as well as possibly protecting people.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating three incidents of poaching involving mule deer bucks near Boise that have happened in recent months, according to a news release from the agency.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Mule deer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mule%20deer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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