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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 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.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The land, which is home to herds of pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, wolves, mule deer and groves of aspen trees, was originally planned for geothermal development when Santa Clara city leaders bought it nearly 50 years ago.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The land, which is home to herds of pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, wolves, mule deer and groves of aspen trees, was originally planned for geothermal development when Santa Clara city leaders bought it nearly 50 years ago.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Mule deer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mule%20deer. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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