Posts Tagged ‘white tailed deer’
Five antler facts
Big white-tail deer bucks with big antlers. They are a statement, that’s for sure. But how much do we actually know about antlers? Bighorn sheep have horns, not antlers. Buck with velvet on growing antlers Antlers differ from horns. The words antlers and horns are not interchangeable; they are completely different body parts for Read More »
Read More5 things you didn’t know about white-tailed deer
Hollow hairs help them stay warm in the winter. Have you ever seen a deer that has snow on its back that doesn’t melt? It makes people shiver to think about walking around covered in snow — isn’t the deer freezing? However, it’s actually that frozen snow that shows just how warm a deer is. Read More »
Read MoreStuck in the rut — 8 facts about whitetail deer rut
You’ve probably heard of the rut. And if you’re a deer hunter, then you most definitely have. However, there may be some facts about rut that you’re not overly familiar with. Rut is a word for deer breeding season, not just the peak. It actually means all behaviors and activities associated with breeding season and Read More »
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