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.
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 […]
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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, […]
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.
April 15, 2018
(Deer) Food for Thought
When it comes to deer food, quantity cannot always make up for quality, especially when deer become metabolic powerhouses in spring.
March 12, 2018
David and Goliath
David could have been just as big as Goliath.
June 26, 2017
Risky Business
Capturing deer is not the “fun” part of the job.
October 14, 2016
Cruel Summer
It was hot. It was dry. Bucks didn’t seem to mind. But what about the ladies?
