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.
October 4, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXVI
Birds and bats and deer…oh my!
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September 27, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXV
Another one lost at the hands of thieves.
September 26, 2016
Roll Call
Everybody is back to school. So how many of our fawns were present at roll call?
September 23, 2016
Hot Stuff
Summer has officially ended and it was a hot one.
September 20, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXIV
The crew leaders spent some time with PA’s “other” cervid. I hope the deer don’t find out.
September 14, 2016
Curious about the opposite sex?
Bucks and their shameless advertising (i.e. antlers) get the lion’s share of the attention. What about those lovely ladies?
Can you hear the screams?
Listen carefully.
September 13, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXIII
Roof Rack and Squirtle were both under the weather this week. Thankfully, they can get the necessary TLC they need this time of year.
September 8, 2016
Let’s Play a Game
I’m not here to study white-tailed deer.
September 7, 2016
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry XXXII
A quiet week punctuated by a malicious act.
September 2, 2016
There’s the Rut…
…and then there is breeding.
August 29, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry X
We’ve crossed the finish line! The 2016 field season is over for the veg crews.