Deer inhibit trees but raise plant diversity, 18-year study reveals

At high densities, white-tailed deer inhibit growth of trees but increase the overall diversity of smaller plant and weed species, according to a long-term study published recently. The work is ...

Woman’s Backyard Becomes ‘Safe’ Wildlife Nap Spot—Viewers Can’t Get Enough

"I would be so proud if that was my yard," one user said in the comments section. Another added: "Quite the privilege…" ...
Cleveland.com

Brooklyn’s deer culling program off to a good start

BROOKLYN, Ohio -- Sharpshooters last week culled 41 white-tailed deer on city-owned property in Brooklyn. “We partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help us form a deer management ...
AOL

Why the White-Tailed Deer Represents Mississippi’s Wild Heritage

Mississippi achieved a deer presence in all 82 counties despite the species nearly vanishing from the state. Relying on Senate Bill No. 2324 created a complex requirement to harmonize land and water ...
AOL

Grace and Symbolism: How the White-Tailed Deer Became South Carolina’s State Animal

White-tailed deer represent “abundance and significance” to South Carolina’s “ecosystem and cultural heritage.” Act Number 1335 made the white-tailed deer the official animal of South Carolina.
Amherst Bulletin

Drones provide precise deer count, justifying Quabbin Park hunt

An infrared camera on a drone captured an image of these deer in Quabbin Park on Wednesday, Dec. 17, during a presentation from DCR's Division of Water Supply Protection. STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE The ...
Smithsonian Magazine

When Male Deer Mark Trees, Those Spots May Glow Like Neon Lights at Dusk and Dawn, Though Humans Usually Can’t See Them

Male white-tailed deer rub their heads on trees and urinate on scraped-up earth to leave "signposts," which glow under ultraviolet light, a study suggests. Frank Hildebrand via Getty Images Every fall ...
Idaho State Journal

How white-tailed deer, beavers and loggers share a fascinating chapter in Idaho's natural history

Beavers and loggers have some obvious things in common, but beavers, loggers and white-tailed deer are linked in Idaho’s natural history in significant ways you might not expect. Beavers were among ...
KTVB

IDFG: White-tailed buck tests positive for chronic wasting disease

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reported Wednesday the first case of chronic wasting disease in Unit 15 south of Grangeville. Game officials said the white-tailed buck was killed ...
The Post-Journal

The Biggest Deer Story Of The Year

I’m holding the biggest set of typical antlers any white-tailed deer ever grew. Photo courtesy of Josh Duncan The year 2025 changed the history of white-tailed deer in America. For many people, the ...
Yahoo

The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. White-tailed deer in North America are back to their precolonial population levels. John Woodhouse Audubon/Heritage Images/Hulton ...
New York Post

‘Crazy’ deer rampages through Long Island neighborhood for 3 days, ramming cars and ‘knocking’ on front door

A “crazy” deer terrorized a quiet neighborhood in suburban Long Island during a three-day rampage where it rammed into cars — and even eerily “knocked” on one terrified woman’s front door. The demon ...