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This article examines the fascinating instances of carnivorous behavior in deer, the ecological factors contributing to these anomalies, and the broader perspective it brings to our understanding of their diet. Here is what we found…. Read more
A deer picks up its front hoof and snaps it down, making a clunking or scratching sound depending on the terrain. This stomp can mean different things depending on the situation and other deer sounds it accompanies, so it’s important for hunters to understand why deer stomp their feet… Read more
When it comes to deer hunting myths, nothing beats time out in the woods to make your own observations. Like rain and moon cycles, not hunting during windy conditions is one of those things that hunters often just accept as truth… Read more
Whitetail deer have a complex language that allows them to communicate emotion and information amongst the herd. By understanding what these deer sounds are and what they mean, a hunter can use this information to help them understand deer behavior… Read more
Written By John VanDerLaan April 24, 2022We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more You have a great piece of land to hunt on, but all of your trail cam pics show that the bucks are only visiting after dark. What if you knew how to get … Read more
Have you ever heard the expression, “You chew like a cow!”? I have, thanks to my chewing habits, but that saying comes from a place of truth. Deer, as well as cattle, sheep, and giraffes belong to a class of herbivorous animals called ruminants and ruminants chew cud…. Read more
How do deer sleep? When do deer sleep? And most importantly, where do deer sleep? These questions about the habits of fawns, does, and mature bucks are common for new hunters and curious nature-lovers. Ready to learn more… Read more
There’s more to deer than just antlers, there are a number of different types of deer all around the world. Deer species can be divided into several classifications and divisions. Ranging from the Whitetail Deer who are among the most popular big game animals in North America to…. Read more
Are deer nocturnal? There are some times of the year when some of the deer may become nocturnal animals for short periods of time due to environmental conditions that force them to only be active during nighttime hours… Read more
by Karl Triple (Ilion, New York) While hunting in the Adirondacks this weekend I had a very strange thing happen. I tracked a large buck for over a mile when I came upon an area of thick cover. I thought the deer was close and the cover was so thick that I decided to try … Read more
by Kim Fontenot (Lake Charles, La) I was recently hunting in Missouri when I had a 10 point chasing a doe. Every now and then he would make a deer noise that I had never heard a deer make in the wild or on video. I have heard this similar sound from a barnyard goat.. … Read more