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.
January 25, 2023
You can’t kill’em
A wise man once told me “You can’t kill’em if you aren’t there.” Indeed, placing yourself in the woods instead […]
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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 8, 2020
Phase II – A Repeating Trap
After watching Mousetrap Monday videos for a week or so, I finally settled on the second tool I was going […]
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 […]
Deer Hunters – Participate in the Study
Information for hunters to participate in the Deer-Forest Study.
October 4, 2023
Healthy Obsession
It’s October and you can feel the change. Leaves are starting to drop. Pleasant temperatures greet us in the evening. […]
July 1, 2021
Magic 8-Ball
When it comes to the future of deer management, the Magic 8-Ball has all the answers. “Reply hazy, try again.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 14, 2020
Character Arcs
I’ve always loved literature that includes a great character arc – the slow, maddening obsession with a powerful ring or […]
Publications
Summary reports Scientific Publications
August 2, 2019
Fishing
How long it takes to catch the big one can tell us something about how many there are
Seekers
Wildlife are great at hiding. We need to be good at seeking.
November 20, 2018
Holiday Happiness
The holidays are meant for putting differences aside and making memories.
March 15, 2017
Don’t Be an Old Lady
Advice from one of the most awesome ladies I’ve ever known
March 28, 2016
I knew I forgot something
Reporting is easy to forget.
