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 28, 2015
Collared Deer in the Photo Gallery
Check out some of our deer captured on game cameras!
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October 26, 2015
Knights in Shining Armor and Damsels in Distress
It’s breeding season and buck strategy is to stay on the move. But it takes two to tango. Do their dance partners have a plan too?
October 20, 2015
Happy Birthday!
When you’re a fawn, birthdays aren’t counted in years but months. How many were able to celebrate their 4-month milestone?
October 16, 2015
Fate of Buck 9125
The fate of deer during hunting season is usually pretty simple to determine. But there can be ambiguity whenever humans are involved.
October 15, 2015
Sunny Deposition
Hunting season is upon us once again. Which means successful hunters are seeing deer inside and out.
October 14, 2015
Webinar
I recently gave a webinar presentation on The Deer-Forest Study. This presentation is available to view online for free.
October 8, 2015
The Life and Times of Buck 8917
We have followed him 24/7 for 2 years. Find out what he did to survive.
October 1, 2015
The Devil’s Weapon?
It’s no secret that the use of crossbows is frowned upon by vertical bow hunters. Do they (and their users) deserve a bad rap?
September 28, 2015
Changes in Attitude, Not Altitude
Seasonally changes in behavior and home range have been well documented for their western and northern cousins, but what of elevational migration? Do Pennsylvania whitetails surrender the penthouse view in winter?
September 22, 2015
Antlers and Onion Rings
Antlers are an ENDLESS source of conversation among hunters, the internet, and chat rooms. So why should we be different?
September 16, 2015
Tennis Anyone?
Deer don’t have anything to do with tennis. And neither does this post.
Upcoming Event – Saturday, September 19
The Woodland Owners of Clarion-Allegheny Valley are hosting a learning opportunity about white-tailed deer.