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.
July 28, 2023
What are the odds?
Duane recently informed me that the odds of winning the Megamillions jackpot was about 292,000,000 to 1. That didn’t stop […]
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July 18, 2023
Magnetic Personality
The “spark” I feel when reaching for my love on a cold winter day is very real. Ask Georgia. Getting […]
July 11, 2023
Life without Competition
Life is easier without competition. Without it, there is no need to get up early on Saturday morning to be […]
July 5, 2023
A Walk in the Woods
Summer is a great time to get outside. Pennsylvania is full of hiking opportunities. Sometimes even deer take a hike. […]
June 25, 2023
Baby and Bathwater
I have a reminder set on my phone for the first of every month. It simply says, “Dog pills.” My […]
May 24, 2023
Forest Introverts
As I have stated before, Spring rocks. Actually, it flowers! That’s one of the reasons I like it so much. […]
May 18, 2023
Pieces of the Puzzle
Springtime has always been a favorite for me. Even though we didn’t have much of a winter, I can’t wait […]
May 8, 2023
House Hunting
Doe 16601 was an adult at time of capture. So 2018 was not her first fawning season. We know from […]
May 1, 2023
It’s a trap!
Homo sapiens – we are a complex species. And that’s putting it mildly. Modern humans burst on to the scene […]
April 27, 2023
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 23-12
Field season is winding down and crews are starting to break up as members head to new adventures. [Comments in […]
April 24, 2023
The Human Shield
It’s been a minute since we’ve visited one of our deer. And with the fawning season approaching, we decided to […]
April 20, 2023
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 23-11
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the Susquehannock Deer Crew, This […]