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 5, 2016
Age and Antlers
How do you become an expert aging deer based on antlers and body size?
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Antlers: Who needs them!
Bucks certainly don’t anymore.
February 2, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry I
Being on a deer trapping crew is about more than just trapping deer.
Guaranteed to Last
L.L. Bean products aren’t the only things guaranteed to stand up to a long cold winter.
Body Checking
Deer capture is a full contact “sport.”
January 31, 2016
Future Professionals
The Deer-Forest Study is not just a research project. It’s also an investment in our future.
January 28, 2016
VIT Update!
We were having technically difficulties with link to the previous VIT post. It has been fixed. However, the crews did not have any difficulties with VITs.
January 20, 2016
Stick and Stones
They may break bones but they can be hell on tires too.
January 19, 2016
A Dangerous Game
(cue dramatic music) A sparring match turns deadly…starring Buck 12786.
January 15, 2016
Deer OB/GYN
Warning: Given the content of this blog, this post may be considered inappropriate for young or sensitive viewers.
Closure
We have trapped and tagged thousands of deer across Pennsylvania. Their stories are often open ended.
January 13, 2016
Hide and Seek
Have you ever wanted to leave your kids in the woods? Deer do.
