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.
November 10, 2021
Goldilocks
Humans travel a lot. And the best way to get from Point A to Point B is an established route. […]
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October 29, 2021
Unpredictable Prey
You are a predator. Deer aren’t going to just stand there and wait to be eaten. Humans often forget that […]
July 8, 2021
Go Big or Go Home
Bigger deer harvests aren’t just about math. It’s about changing tradition. Traditional white-tailed deer management generally involves the following: Every […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 24, 2020
Reflecting
Sometimes looking to the future makes you think about the past
February 10, 2020
Needle in a Haystack
This crazy weather has me thinking of my favorite springtime activity.
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?
November 12, 2019
Grounded
Needlessly weighing down wildlife
December 17, 2021
Are there any deer in Pennsylvania during the gun season?
I’ve been hunting deer a lot longer than I have been doing research on them. And I ask the same […]
November 22, 2021
Thinking About Rifle Season
It has been a busy fall. In fact, so busy that Jeannine and I have had little time for writing […]
October 12, 2021
What Goes with Deer?
Beer, of course! The National Deer Association has a monthly Beer and Deer Webinar Series that is free! This month […]
August 16, 2021
The Dog Barked
A few weeks ago, we sent out a call. And, of course, you answered! Many readers of the blog responded […]
July 22, 2021
Down with Dogma
Down with Dogma! It is no secret that Duane and I love the blog. We’ve written a lot of posts […]
May 19, 2021
Make Good Choices
Some mornings, as I roll out of bed and check my email, I’m greeted with this message glaring up at […]
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 21, 2021
Trapping Facts and Figures
We receive many questions about our deer trapping efforts. So we decided to celebrate the close of the 2021 trapping […]
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 […]
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 25, 2021
Gretel
Most of us know the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Siblings abandoned in the forest and seduced with sugary treats […]
January 12, 2021
No Such Thing
For many of us, winter can also be called “waiting for spring.” Unlike our Nordic friends, most of us do […]
