HiveWire Mule Deer Buck

With the defining characteristic of their large ears, which are about three-fourths the length of the head, the Mule Deer are among the most beloved icons of the American West.

Mule Deer weigh between 130 and 280 pounds and range in size from 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall at the shoulder and 4 1/2 to 7 feet long, with the female deer being smaller than the male.

Adapted to arid, rocky environments, Mule Deer thrive in habitats that have a combination of plant growth. Due to a small rumen in relatio