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 27, 2022
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 22-3
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: Hi everyone, The first big snowstorm of […]
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January 6, 2022
Yes!
It was 11 °F when I got up this morning – not much motivation to go for a run even […]
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 […]
February 1, 2021
The Real Does of the Deer Forest Study: The New Norm?
None of the Deer Forest Study objectives have anything to do with deer movements specifically. Deer are collared to understand […]
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 […]
January 5, 2021
January Blues?
Many look forward to December 11 months of the year. If we surveyed the general populace as to why, the […]
March 2, 2020
Winter Babies
Those aren’t snowflakes on their back.
February 3, 2020
I love the winter weather!
There’s nothing sweeter or finer for our deer trappers but where is it?
January 12, 2026
10% More
If you are a prey species, you tend to pay attention to the things in your environment that might enjoy […]
January 7, 2026
All over but…
Well, the 2025 breeding season is a wrap. And as The Ink Spots sang in 1947 or Hank Williams, Jr. […]
November 7, 2025
North vs South
Word on the street is that there are fewer acorns up north than down south and perhaps we might see […]
June 19, 2025
Captain America
It’s been a hot minute since I wrote about my nemesis, the cervid antler. But no worries. Because if there’s […]
April 23, 2025
The Griswolds
I look forward to spring every year. Daffodils, peepers, and promise of summer with some 60 degree days. To that […]
April 3, 2025
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 25-10
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the North! It’s been another […]
March 26, 2025
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 25-9
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the North! When it rains, […]
March 5, 2025
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 25-6
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the Susquehannock! This past week […]
February 20, 2025
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 25-4
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the North! The past week […]
February 11, 2025
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 25-3
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ———————————————————————————- From the Northern Crew: Greetings from the North! Last week brought […]
