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 19, 2024
Daniel and Deer
This is Daniel. He has been my neighbor for 9 years. I’ve known his family since I moved to Pennsylvania […]
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April 24, 2024
Salacious Headlines
We have all stood in the grocery store checkout line and stared with curiosity, horror, and disbelief at the headlines […]
January 22, 2024
Concealed Woodland Danger
If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know how important plants are. You know soil […]
March 31, 2020
Social Distancing Failures
I get why deer want to be together.
September 23, 2022
Croatia Chronicles – Perspective
Duane has returned to his domestic duties stateside. He offers one last report from his travels: Probably the greatest benefit […]
October 6, 2016
The White Horse
Is chronic wasting disease the white horse to the white-tailed deer?
May 5, 2025
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program…
Things are greening up and the birds have returned. Nest building and turf wars are in full swing. And in […]
June 14, 2022
Get a Dog
Like Christmas, tax season, and my birthday, it comes every year. The annual event that I am referring to is […]
August 9, 2021
Pandemic Deer
If you’re feeling COVID fatigue and seeking refuge in nature, last week’s announcement that deer tested positive for antibodies to […]
March 2, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: Holiday Drama and Life Lessons
If you know anything about deer, you know that fall is a very important season in their life. I know […]
November 4, 2020
Smoke and Mirrors
It is no secret that not everyone likes antler point restrictions (APRs). However, they are supported by about 60% of […]
February 20, 2019
Who knows best?
CWD could be coming to a tree stand near you sooner than later.
July 26, 2018
Perfect Recipe
It just isn’t the same without all the ingredients.
May 16, 2018
Downside of Eating Dirt
Lots of species partake but where you snack may kill you.
March 12, 2018
March Madness
The field has been announced. But who will come out on top?
October 27, 2017
Buyer Beware
You know what is said of something that sounds too good to be true…
