About the Deer-Forest Study
Pennsylvania forests face many challenges - invasive plants, insect outbreaks, soil acidity, tree diseases, and even deer. This study is being conducted to better understand the role of deer in the context of all these challenges and to help Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife managers better manage deer and the forest.
February 22, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: Love and Loss
When last we left Doe 12866, she had fawned in the little State College woodlot 6+ miles from her established […]
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February 18, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-4
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: We’ve been pretty busy with deer captures […]
February 16, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: Maternity Ward
Doe 12866, heavy with fawn, has made her way to State College after an all night trek. The only plausible […]
February 12, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-3
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-3 [Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: Today […]
February 8, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: Pregnant and On the Move
In our last installment, Doe 12866 was acquainting us with her movements around her home range. Nothing out of the […]
February 1, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-2
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: We saw some promising deer activity across […]
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: The New Norm?
None of the Deer Forest Study objectives have anything to do with deer movements specifically. Deer are collared to understand […]
January 26, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-1
It’s that time of year again. Our crews are up and running. Let the captures begin! [Comments in brackets are […]
January 25, 2021
Gretel
Most of us know the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Siblings abandoned in the forest and seduced with sugary treats […]
January 19, 2021
The Long Shot
Life is hard. But look around you. Success is everywhere! The house finches at my bird feeder, the ladybugs covering […]
January 12, 2021
No Such Thing
For many of us, winter can also be called “waiting for spring.” Unlike our Nordic friends, most of us do […]
January 5, 2021
January Blues?
Many look forward to December 11 months of the year. If we surveyed the general populace as to why, the […]
