Tag: deer
Dispersing deer survival rates
Juvenile white-tailed deer that strike out to find new home ranges — despite facing more risks — survive at about the same rate as those that stay home.
How to determine a deer’s mood by its tail
Learn how to recognize the signs of a nervous deer based on the position of its tail and determine your best course of action before it takes off.
Oh, deer! Stay alert on the road this fall
Autumn is when deer-vehicle collisions peak. Learn how to be careful on the roadways and avoid collisions with deer.
Tips for handling venison safely during harvesting and preparation
It’s important that any venison derived from hunting be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
Deer hunts planned at Ohio nature preserves
In a continuing effort to control deer populations, the ODNR will coordinate special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves.
How to take precautions against chronic wasting disease this deer season
Those hunting in or near areas where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed should take precautions this deer season.
Northeastern deer more likely to get CWD
Penn State researchers have identified a panel of genetic markers that reliably predict which deer are more susceptible to chronic wasting disease.
Deer were rare in Ohio not so long ago
The first year to see an Ohio deer harvest total over 10,000 was 1974 when 10,747 were tagged. Hunting in all 88 counties was not permitted until 1979.
Deer smarts: Intelligence or instinct?
Deer often sense the presence of hunters long before hunters sense them. But is it intelligence or instinct? Actually, natural selection is responsible.
Field dressing: Be prepared when you kill a deer
If you want the best tasting venison, the guts gotta go as soon as possible. Field dressing needs done right after tagging your deer.
