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.
March 8, 2016
A Spy in the Woods
Using trail cameras as part of research is revealing in many ways.
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Job Perks
There is only one thing that could make shed hunting better.
March 7, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry VI
Our crews are hitting their stride but how long can they keep it up?
March 2, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry V
With only a few weeks left in trapping season, our crews are plugging along.
Confessions of a Shed Hunter
There’s more than one way to get those coveted bones that grow from a whitetails head!
February 26, 2016
Average Joe…Through the Years
Buck 12786 may be average but he’s not camera shy.
February 25, 2016
Short Memory
Does being captured create lasting memories for a deer? Maybe. Maybe not!
February 23, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry IV
Still waiting for winter… but captures are happening!
February 16, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry III
Finally, some trapping weather!
February 10, 2016
Whether it’s Weather
We’ve discussed weather and the rut before but perhaps it deserves another look.
Average Joe
Antler size – why does everyone think they should be bigger?
February 8, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry II
Week 2 of trapping – and we use the term “trapping” loosely.
