Efforts to Implement Mule Deer Habitat Work on Federal Lands as Part of Fix Our Forests Act
Clearfield, UT – April 10, 2025 – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds Senators John Curtis – UT-(R), Tim Sheehy – MT (R), John Hickenlooper – CO (D), and Alex Padilla – CA (D) for introducing the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) in the United States Senate. This bi-partisan Act will allow federal land management agencies including the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to improve the health of our public lands including work on important habitats for mule deer. The Fix Our Forest Act focuses on restoring forest health, increasing resiliency to catastrophic wildfires, and protecting communities. In the past there were efforts to streamline processes within the federal agencies to rapidly address forest and rangeland health, but due to a technical error they had limited effectiveness. The clear language within FOFA fixes those errors and will ensure that implementation efforts will be undertaken in a responsible and expeditious manner.
“With nearly 9 million acres burned in 2024 and millions more at risk of catastrophic fire, it’s more important than ever to properly manage our forests, protect communities and enhance key wildlife habitat,” said MDF CEO, Greg Sheehan. “We want to thank members in the Senate for working together to craft this important legislation and urge its swift passage.” Mr. Sheehan continued.
The Mule Deer Foundation remains committed to advancing conservation initiatives that conserve the habitats of Mule Deer, Black-tailed Deer and other wildlife that share those landscapes. Membership in the Mule Deer Foundation and/or Blacktail Deer Foundation is an excellent way to support our mission to protect wildlife habitat. For more information about the Mule Deer Foundation or the Blacktail Deer Foundation or to become a member, visit www.muledeer.org or www.blacktaildeer.org.
About MDF & BDF
The Mule Deer Foundation is the only national conservation group in North America dedicated to the conservation of mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitat, MDF is the leading voice for mule deer through scientifically based wildlife management and strong public conservation policy. The Blacktail Deer Foundation is a division of the MDF focusing efforts on the two species of black-tailed deer. Get involved in your state or become a member at www.muledeer.org or www.blacktaildeer.org, or call (801) 973-3940.
