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, 2021
Gretel
Most of us know the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Siblings abandoned in the forest and seduced with sugary treats […]
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December 12, 2019
Catching Up
It’s always nice to hear from old friends during the holidays.
November 22, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Hunting Big Woods Deer
Five years of blog knowledge wrapped up in one post! Will it help you this hunting season?
October 9, 2019
Disappearing Act
Some bucks have side gigs as magicians.
August 14, 2019
Getting Ready
Yes, it’s OK to start thinking about the hunting seasons.
November 21, 2016
When do they sleep?
We all need a little shut eye. Do bucks get any during the hunting season?
December 24, 2015
Disappointment and Delight
The importance of monitoring deer fates during the hunting season cannot be understated. With the deer seasons nearly over, what happened?
October 16, 2015
Fate of Buck 9125
The fate of deer during hunting season is usually pretty simple to determine. But there can be ambiguity whenever humans are involved.
October 15, 2015
Sunny Deposition
Hunting season is upon us once again. Which means successful hunters are seeing deer inside and out.
January 29, 2015
Do Deer Stand a Chance on Public Lands?
For deer living on public land, their days are numbered, right? Is surviving the hunting season on public land impossible for deer?
January 13, 2015
Rare Mortalities
The hunting seasons are over. So now what do deer have to worry about to survive? Turns out, not much. But there is always something interesting!
April 28, 2021
Nesting or Fledging?
Ah spring! With longer and warm days, it’s time to get out and enjoy it. Bucks are on board with […]
April 13, 2021
If Momma Ain’t Happy
With the spring equinox behind us, longer warmer days are in our future. Daffodils are in bloom, the peepers are […]
April 6, 2021
Time to get ready!
Last deer season may be a memory, but NOW is the perfect time to start prepping for next season. We’re […]
March 31, 2021
An Old Friend
Recaptures are a part of deer trapping. You read this in some of the crew diaries. Recaptures increase the longer […]
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 […]
