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White Tail Deer |
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Grouping |
Herbivore |
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Nicknames |
Suburban Cow, shrub 'muncher' |
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Best Known For |
Reeking havoc in the yard, reeking
havoc on the farm, and eliminating the under-story of the forest.
Playing "chicken" on the highway. White underside of
tail-signifying warning/alert to other deer. Acute hearing and
good nose. |
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Life Span |
2-7 years |
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Mating Season |
October thru December |
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Litter Size |
1 to 3 Fawn drop - April, May, June |
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Litters Per Year |
1 to 3 |
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Dispersal |
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Habitat |
Woodland, farm field, suburbia, and
urban; requiring some cover for shelter / safety. |
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Activity Cycle |
Typically nocturnal, but are often
active during the day as well. |
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Food |
Browse (last four inches of deciduous
trees and some evergreens); acorns, farm crops, ornamental
shrubbery, clover and ground covers. |
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Damage Signs |
Defoliated evergreens, nipped
deciduous shrubbery and small trees, and pawed ground covers.
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Treatment |
Odor and taste deterrents applied
directly to affected plants. Motion detection equipment in
combination with lights, water and noise, some dogs. Many
anecdotal home remedies. |
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Diseases |
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Distinguishing Features |
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S and S Wildlife Control, Inc. has
the following Licenses and Wildlife Control Certifications Licensed by the Pa. Game Commission
Licensed by Maryland DNR
Nationally Certified Wildlife Control Professionals N.W.C.O.A. |
