Potential longevity is 23-24 years; white-tailed deer 9-10 years old in the central Adirondacks are relatively common. Chemicals from pedal (between the toes), preorbital (corners of the eyes), tarsal ...

During colder weather, deer may tuck their nose under their hind legs. Once bedded, deer often spend the first few minutes or even hours keeping an eye on their backtrail to spot any predators ...

Speaking of hind legs, the inside portion of the leg at the bend of the ankle is where one of the largest scent glands is located on the white-tailed deer. It gives off a strong musky odor that ...

Yet another white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) mating season is behind us now. This year I spent a truckload of time in the woods following several large bucks who were actively searching ...