Tag: white-tailed deer
Appraising who’s grazing and the damage being done
There are a few actions that can be taken to reduce the yield loss in hay fields from damage caused by white-tailed deer.
Deer protected from deadly disease by genetic differences
University of Illinois scientists have found gene variants in deer associated with the animals' susceptibility to epizootic hemorrhagic disease.
2023-24 deer hunting seasons proposed to Ohio Wildlife Council
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife proposed 2023-24 white-tailed deer hunting seasons to the Ohio Wildlife Council.
Deer archery season opens Saturday
Ohio's popular deer archery season opens statewide Sept. 24, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
More deer hunting and CWD testing in surveillance areas
Hunters in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties have extra dates to harvest deer as the ODNR continues to monitor for chronic wasting disease in the region.
How to hunt for deer antler sheds
February to March is an ideal time to look for deer antler sheds. Learn more about deer habits during winter to improve your odds of finding antler sheds.
How to attract deer to a woodlot without deer corn
Managing woodlots to encourage the growth of woody browse can attract deer and help maintain your woodlot. Learn how to create an ideal habitat for deer.
Genetic mutation a dangerous distinction for deer
Over the years, there have been several white deer in Mill Creek MetroParks in Boardman, Ohio. Learn more about the condition causing their unique coloring.
COVID-19 virus found in white-tailed deer in Ohio: USDA
The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was found in wild white-tailed deer in Ohio.
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.
