Game animal · Big game
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a deer indigenous to western North America; it is named for its ears, which are large like those of the mule. The several subspecies include the black-tailed deer.
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These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeBig game
HabitatMountains
HeadgearAntlers
RegionWestern mountains
Size classLarge
DietHerbivore
Typical weight200 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
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Named for its oversized mule-like ears, the mule deer bounds with a stiff-legged 'stotting' hop that lets it change direction on a dime.
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