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.
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 […]
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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. […]
April 19, 2022
Ah-Choo
Ah spring! I look forward to it every year. Since adulthood, I am no longer a fan of winter. It […]
March 8, 2021
Murdered by Pirates?
As we live through the reality of COVID winter, we know the safest place is home. We know who lives […]
January 19, 2021
The Long Shot
Life is hard. But look around you. Success is everywhere! The house finches at my bird feeder, the ladybugs covering […]
September 15, 2020
Phase IV- A fool’s errand
Duane’s COVID summer project centered around rats in the barn but it’s not hard to see the parallels to deer […]
September 10, 2020
Phase III – What every story needs
When we embarked on this COVID summer project, we had no idea what an epic adventure it would become. Harry […]
September 3, 2020
A man, A plan, A rat
For any task you need a clear objective – Kill all the rats. Check. There are 3 key elements required […]
August 31, 2020
Diminishing Returns
To say this year has looked a bit different is an understatement. COVID-19 has put the kibosh on most of […]
July 27, 2020
Did you lick that?
Licking stuff has always been gross. And that was pre-COVID19. It’s bad enough to lick the frosting off a cupcake […]
May 18, 2020
Tough Love
If momma isn’t happy…
April 9, 2020
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 141
That’s a wrap!
March 31, 2020
Social Distancing Failures
I get why deer want to be together.
