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.
April 15, 2025
That Little Extra
It appears bugs are my new thing. My handy-dandy Google alert sent another ungulate-insect find to my inbox. This one […]
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December 25, 2023
Sleigh đź›· Superstars
Once again the red-clad fat man has made his annual trek around the world. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) […]
December 19, 2023
Pass the Phosphorus
This blog doesn’t just write itself. So Duane and I are always looking for fun and interesting stuff to share. […]
May 24, 2023
Forest Introverts
As I have stated before, Spring rocks. Actually, it flowers! That’s one of the reasons I like it so much. […]
January 9, 2023
Eat your veggies…and flowers
Eating low on the food chain is good for your health and the environment. Filling your plate with fruits and […]
December 20, 2021
Christmas Cookies
The holiday season is upon us. We have made it through Thanksgiving and deer season and are rolling full steam […]
June 19, 2020
Growing Bones and Babies
You are what you eat – and deer depend on the quality of the plants they consume to survive, grow, […]
May 14, 2025
The Game of Life
It’s mid-May and there are already fawns on the ground. We are working our way up to the peak of […]
August 6, 2024
Fat Does and Big Antlers
I am here again to sing the praises of the best kind of deer – those WITHOUT antlers. I have […]
December 13, 2022
Proven Recipe
Despite the many wonders of the white-tailed deer, antlers ALWAYS cast the longest shadow. We have talked about the formula […]
July 16, 2022
Beauty and Status
“She’s pretty so she doesn’t have to be smart.” This was a tongue-in-cheek text I received from a friend about […]
February 22, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: Love and Loss
When last we left Doe 12866, she had fawned in the little State College woodlot 6+ miles from her established […]
December 21, 2020
Drooling for Evidence
Picture this: a death is reported to authorities, but they find only 1 bone, can’t interview anyone about what happened, […]
August 10, 2020
Berries, birds, and the best way to eat
It’s berry season! I look forward to it every year. I have access to ACRES of berries, and I take […]
August 3, 2020
Triplets in July?
That calls for some math!
July 7, 2020
It REALLY depends…
Independence is a theme this time of year. And we are following suit. But we aren’t talking declarations or fireworks. […]
February 17, 2020
Periodic Table
Soil chemistry, plants, and fancy head gear.
February 20, 2019
Who knows best?
CWD could be coming to a tree stand near you sooner than later.
December 24, 2018
Out with the old
Keep calm. Antlers are meant to be disposable.
