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.
February 18, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-4
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: We’ve been pretty busy with deer captures […]
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February 12, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-3
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-3 [Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: Today […]
February 1, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-2
[Comments in brackets are by Jeannine and Duane] ——————————————————————– From the Northern Crew: We saw some promising deer activity across […]
January 26, 2021
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 21-1
It’s that time of year again. Our crews are up and running. Let the captures begin! [Comments in brackets are […]
October 20, 2020
Field Notes
Deer Crew Diaries may go on hiatus in the summer and fall but that doesn’t mean the field techs do. […]
May 26, 2020
Where are they now?
We’ve had the pleasure of knowing many young wildlife professionals over the years.
August 5, 2019
Over the river, through the woods
No one would go to grandma’s if she lived on a random transect.
January 17, 2019
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 115
New year, new crews
June 6, 2018
Who’s who
We’ve talked a lot about who’s eating bambi. It’s time to reveal the cast.
June 5, 2018
What I hate about my job…
Nobody loves every aspect of their job and if they say they do, they are lying.
March 3, 2018
Skunked
My limited time in the field leads to more skunks than deer.
January 24, 2018
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 100
Celebrating the centennial episode of fieldwork fun!
August 9, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 79
Fawn monitoring, fawn mortalities, bear capture, and (of course) vehicle repair.
February 20, 2015
Trapping Update from Potter County
Checking the weather has become as much a part of my daily routine as brushing my teeth or, well, breathing.
About the Study
This research will help Pennsylvania’s forest and game managers better understand how deer affect forests so they can make better management decisions.
