Deer Diet

     First, an individual must get prepared for the beginning of the deer-hunting season. Contact your local parks and wildlife organization to find out the rules and regulations for that particular season, the dates for the season, and bag limits.

Over just a century ago the whitetail deer population became nearly extinct, mostly due to a rapid expansion in the railroad system. At this same time market hunting, weak enforcement of game laws, and habitat loss contributed to the dangerously low deer populations in the late 1800’s. In states like Kansas and Indiana deer were completely extinct, being endangered in many others. With the whitetail deer population doubling every two years there is an estimated thirty million deer in the United States (Rooney, 2012). Although with these over-abundant populations comes the destruction of natural resources along with diseases and other factors that can tremendously affect the population. While there are many factors that play an active role in the declination of Whitetail deer populations, chronic wasting disease is just one of them.

Over three hundred thousand Iowans live at or below poverty levels, and can not afford meals for their families. Two to four deer donated could feed a family of four for a year, and in the 2015-2016 deer hunting season, Iowan hunters donated more than three thousand three hundred sixty-one deer which provided over six hundred thousand meals for the needy citizens of Iowa.

Try to select an area where the hunting pressure is not too high. Hunting in an area that is overcrowded is much harder. Having to compete for land and deer population will limit your chances to be successful in hunting deer. It is much easier to find a friend with private property. This way you can set up where you want and not have to worry about having a neighbor. Private property is also nice because the deer are not always running scared because the hunting pressure is not so high.

of the plains being inhabited by the occasional deer, they would be the home to wild hogs

It is impossible to discuss deer at all without talking about deer management, because there is there hardly a deer alive in America today that is not directly influenced by man. We control the water the deer drinks, the food that it eats, and the land that it lives on, and we regulate the manner, sex, and amount of deer harvested. The problem lies in the way we manage the deer herd. The time has come to practice Quality Deer Management.

In recent years the Whitetail population in South Dakota has greatly decreased due to a disease called EHD. Epizootic Hemorragic Disease (EHD) is a virus caused by a biting bug that affects deer herds mostly whitetails (Epizootic Hemorragic disease). The disease also referred to as blue tongue can occur in all kinds of animals in South Dakota but it mostly occurs in Whitetails. As a hunter it is very disappointing when you realize how many deer are dying from this disease. Thinking about all of the big bucks

In the late winter season, bucks are all about keeping their bellies full, so you only have to find a good food on your property to locate the antlers. What are some good food sources for deer? Anything from corn to soybeans to

The coyote will catch the deer and eat them, but mostly for survival as their food but the deer will mostly eat the grass as prey and survival and the coyotes are the predators. While the white tailed deer are grazing it is easier for the coyote to catch the white-tailed deer. In the spring the coyotes will most likely catch the fawn in open feilds where wolves and bears are not. So they would not be the prey but they are anyway. If the coyotes catch enough deer and savage them, then the deer might still be there for the winter or for the summer. The white tailed deer are the main prey for the coyotes because, it

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of the largest spread mammals in the North region of America. White-tailed deer are grayish brown in the winter and red-brown in the summer (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). Compared to female deer (does), male deer (buck) have antlers and they weigh between 125-200 pounds. Female deer weigh less than male deer. (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). White-tailed deer are opportunistic animals that take advantage of unexploited areas. They are mostly found on the edge of the forest, shrub lands, agricultural fields, open grasslands, and suburban areas (Curtis and Sullivan 2001).

The White-tail deer can often be found all over southern Canada and most parts of the United States. Their range extends throughout Central America to Bolivia. This sophisticated animal's habitat range is usually less than a square mile. Some of the White-tail deer's habitats include grasslands, prairies and plains, mountains, and forests. These deer prefer a more sheltered habitat; they often reside in forests, including hardwoods, coniferous, and tropical forests. However they may reside in forests such as tropical forests for a more sheltered habitat. The White-tale deer can adapt to their many habitats and they have incredibly strong muscles in their leg that allow them to run up to speeds such as 30 miles per hour! This is quite an advantage when it comes to running from predators. The White-tail deer has quite simple needs for a healthy life. Shelter from harmful weather or predators, food and water, and the space to find food and water, and to attract a mate.

When people talk about deer, they are commonly talking about the North American Whitetail. That is because they are so prevalent in this country. They can be found in every state in the US. The only place where you will not find any whitetails is in parts of Arizona and California. In most states the whitetail is very prevalent, especially in the northeast. They are one of the most hunted animals in this area, particularly in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Despite the amount they are hunted, both in and out of season, you can not drive more than a few miles out of the towns without seeing one that was hit by a car. The deer population in this area just keeps growing. It is unclear what

A young deer is walking through the woods. All of the sudden its mother is shot. Many people know the story of the fawn named Bambi. However, many don't know much about his kind, the whitetail deer. Many people only think of deer as an animal to hunt and eat its meat, but it’s much more. In order to fully understand the whitetail deer, one must understand its complex anatomy, its interesting way of mating, and its simple diet.

Given these points, something has to be done to keep deer off of public roads. There are many different ideas and solutions that have been brought up to prevent this serious issue. But nothing has actually ever been done publicly at least where I live to keep deer off of public roads. We are facing a serious issue everyday. Our public roads have become crossing ground for deer. We should put out large salt blocks around the the bases of all mountains surrounding the city and public roads.

As the morning wore on I began to get anxious and fidgety feeling that no deer were going to come. As I was contemplating whether to leave my stand in the field, I recognized two deer grazing peacefully in the middle of the field. I quickly pulled up and looked through my scope and saw nothing but green fuzz. I was so nervous that I had forgotten to readjust the focus on my scope. As I did, the deer saw me move and began to trot away from me and into the protection of the forest. I managed to get my scope in focus in time to see that there was a buck and a doe. My chance had finally come. I was going to get my first Vermont buck. I immediately stood up from my stand and jogged over to where they had entered the woods. Once in the woods, I evaluated the surroundings and had a good