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.
September 27, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXV
Another one lost at the hands of thieves.
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September 20, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXIV
The crew leaders spent some time with PA’s “other” cervid. I hope the deer don’t find out.
September 13, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXIII
Roof Rack and Squirtle were both under the weather this week. Thankfully, they can get the necessary TLC they need this time of year.
September 7, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXII
A quiet week punctuated by a malicious act.
August 29, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXI
It’s “back to school” time and crew leaders will be empty-nesters for the next 4 months.
August 22, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXX
Our crew leaders are crooning with ol’ blue eyes about being “All Alone.” It’s just them and the beep of the receiver now.
August 16, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXIX
It’s been hot, hot, hot but the summer season is “cooling” down.
August 8, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXVIII
It’s blackberry season. That means it’s the time of year for crew members to start heading off in new directions. We wish them well!
August 1, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXVII
Our diaries aren’t very thrilling this time of year but drama and excitement in the field are overrated. Boring is good.
July 26, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXVI
It’s the dog day of summer. Status quo for our crews.
July 18, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXV
Crews may be on a deer catching hiatus but they are still getting their hands on forest critters.
July 11, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXIV
A late entry to the race makes for an interesting week.
April 17, 2022
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 22-13
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: Hi everyone, This week our time was […]
December 29, 2017
2017 Deer-Forest Year End Review
Duane and I chat about our favorite posts of 2017. Like a podcast with no audio!
Veg Crew Diaries Entry X
We’ve crossed the finish line! The 2016 field season is over for the veg crews.
Veg Crew Diaries Entry IX
Oh, hey there August… when did you show up?
Veg Crew Diaries Entry VIII
I know it’s the end of July, but why does it have to be so HOT?!
July 15, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries – Entry VI
Two weeks since my last update. We have been busy!
July 8, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry V
What do you mean it’s July? Where has the time gone?!
July 5, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry IV
A week without rain?! We didn’t think it would happen, but it did! Plus we found dying caterpillars and seedlings growing 5 feet off the ground.
June 28, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry III
We have added a weekly dining feature to the Veg Crew Diaries – the “Deer Plate Special”
June 14, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry II
This week was a vegetation survey marathon (and sprint!). And we found an amazing American chestnut tree – alive!
Meet the Veg Crew!
That’s right, all the green stuff from the smallest seedling to the tallest tree—we catalog them all.
October 20, 2020
Field Notes
Deer Crew Diaries may go on hiatus in the summer and fall but that doesn’t mean the field techs do. […]