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.
May 10, 2017
Deer Crew Dairies – Entry 66
Tying off the loose ends between captures
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May 5, 2017
Return of the Ents
Our forests were once home to a mighty race of giants. Will they ever return?
May 1, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 65
Ho-hum week of cleaning up and prepping for the upcoming fawning season
April 26, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 64
Changes! The David Bowie tune is playing loud and clear in our heads
April 18, 2017
Balloons are NOT for the birds
No one celebrates when balloons escape the party
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 63
Au revoir to our winter trapping crews…and a crew leader
April 12, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 62
From bear hugging deer to picking up what comes out of its south side.
April 7, 2017
A Little Help from my Friends
Finding your next meal can be tough. Help is always appreciated.
Middle Aged
Babies and old ladies (and men) get all the attention. Not this time.
April 5, 2017
Catch me if you can…
Our crews most definitely can! Here’s a look at the 2017 deer captures.
April 4, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 61
Closing a successful trapping season means lots of cake and donuts!
March 30, 2017
Leaving a Legacy
One of the most crucial parts to my PhD dissertation will take place long after I’m gone.
