This mule deer was en route on the Red Desert to Hoback migration route. This route is the original migration that revealed the importance and the extent of ungulate migration corridors. It is the longest mule deer migration corridor in the world. This route parallels the Sublette pronghorn migration, ranging from the low-elevation winter ranges in the Red Desert to the high mountain slopes surrounding the Hoback Basin. The corridor runs through Bridger-Teton National Forest and BLM land as well as numerous private holdings. It is relatively free from historical oil and gas development with only 134 existing wells in the corridor. This is likely one reason for the length of the corridor and its consistent high-use. Recent efforts by WWF and others have deferred parcels within the corridor marked for development. The corridor is impacted by state highways 28, 191, and 189, with highway 28 bisecting the corridor at a narrow point.

Learn more about Wyoming migrations here: https://wyomingwildlife.org/migration-conservation/