Mule Deer Front Pin M011

Commonly known as the "Muley," the Mule Deer is an iconic North American species celebrated for its distinctive features and graceful presence. Named for its large, mule-like ears, this deer species inhabits diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains to open plains. Mule Deer are closely related to their Eastern counterparts, the White-Tailed Deer, but their unique characteristics set them apart. With a lean, athletic build, Mule Deer display a reddish-brown coat and a striking black forehead patch. The males, known as "bucks," are recognized for their impressive branched antlers, which can span several feet and are shed annually. Mule Deer are renowned for their agility, capable of leaping great distances and navigating challenging terrain with ease. These herbivores are essential to their ecosystems, playing a role in seed dispersal and supporting predators like mountain lions and coyotes. Mule Deer are a prized game species among hunters and a source of fascination for wildlife enthusiasts. Their adaptability and distinctive appearance make them a captivating symbol of the American West.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? For hunters and wildlife lovers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.