I believe that mule deer are much more adaptable than a lot of folks give them credit for. They'll often be everywhere in a block of suitable habitat, unlike elk.
They're individuals, like people and have individual preferences, but they'll also be patternable and somewhat predictable. If they've been hunted hard, don't bother looking for them in easy areas, even if food, water and cover are there.
The most predictable places I have found public land mule deer bucks to be is in 1-8 year old burns. Find secluded spots in burns and you'll find bucks. They're not quite as predictable as elk are though, as far as bedding and coming out to feed in the first and last hour or so of light. They seem to be more reliably out feeding in the middle of the day, IME. As far as a home range, I am sure some do and others will be found in the same drainage all summer and even subsequent years, if that area was what they need. Not sure if that is a "home range" or not.
If the rut is on, then just like whitetails, find the does.
