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Deer hunters play an important role in the study. Their hunting in designated areas of the forest, while staying out of others, helps researchers see how the landscape responds.

Hunters claimed about 13,000 more deer in 2024 — 287,681 — compared to the previous year when the harvest was 274,299. The number of hunters also increased, according to state figures.

Range and Habitat The range is from southern Canada to Panama except for parts of the western and southwestern U.S. The white-tailed deer was uncommon in the Adirondacks prior to the mid 19th century.