[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane]
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From the Northern Crew:
Greetings from the Susquehannock Deer Crew,
This week we wrapped up the trapping season. Our final total was 64 deer processed. We also dealt with some unexpected weather.
![Crew walking on Snowy forest trail](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6362-rotated.jpg)
Also, with the weather getting warmer, we have had additional and unwanted guests to our traps, including a momma bear and her cubs.
![Bear looking trail cam from the entrance of a Clover trap](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MFDC2895.jpg)
At another trap site, we have a bigger bear visiting.
![Bear print in the mud](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7119-rotated.jpeg)
-Alex
Northern Crew Leader
PA Game Commission Deer and Elk Section
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From the Southern Crew:
Hello all!
It’s officially the end of the 2023 deer trapping season for us in the southern study area! And it’s been a wild ride.
![Trail cam pic of deer in the rocket net with crew restraining them](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9437.jpg)
Anyone local may have noticed the lack of winter weather this season which I suppose could be a pro or con depending on your point of view! We’ve had some good days, some bad days, and some incredibly windy days (evidenced by the four-legged blind).
![Blind being walked from people on the inside](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9422.jpg)
But most importantly, we’ve had a good, safe, and fun season while still managing to catch a few deer despite a challenging season.
And now we’re looking forward to conducting the FLIR surveys and learning a new set of skills to build onto our repertoire! We’ve continued to spot more mammals, birds, and amphibians on the move.
![Turkey strutting at a rocket net site](https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/IMAG0228.jpg)
And though our target species may have been white-tailed deer, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing a lot of turkeys at our trap sites and all over the state forests. I hope everyone is able to stay curious and explore the great outdoors this spring!
-Michaela
Southern Crew Leader
PA Game Commission Deer and Elk Section