Eastmans Conservation Films · Season 26, Episode 4
25,000 Deer Killed in One Winter! Can Wyoming's Famous Migration Bounce Back?
22 min · Aired Oct 28, 2026 · Hosted by
The killer winter of 2022-2023 almost wiped out the famous Wyoming Range mule deer herd. Only 5,000 deer survived the brutal conditions. Join Ike Eastman in 2025 to explore how this population is faring today. Migration is one key to the survival of this mule deer herd. There is hope. Actions we can take today including fence improvements, habitat restoration and more have been proven to make a difference to the survival of these deer and other wildlife. Ongoing migration research is setting the standard for mule deer conservation across the West.
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The killer winter of 2022-2023 almost wiped out the famous Wyoming Range mule deer herd. Only 5,000 deer survived the brutal conditions. Join Ike Eastman in 2025 to explore how this population is faring today. Migration is one key to the survival of this mule deer herd. There is hope. Actions we can take today including fence improvements, habitat restoration and more have been proven to make a difference to the survival of these deer and other wildlife. Ongoing migration research is setting the standard for mule deer conservation across the West.
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