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Factors Limiting Deer Abundance in the Upper Peninsula
October 27, 2023
In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, there are numerous factors that may act singularly or in combination to influence deer abundance. For instance, if food availability was greatly reduced, especially during critical times, or habitat that is essential for survival … read more
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Winter survival and cause-specific mortality of white-tailed deer in northern Minnesota: An update
March 4, 2022
Ongoing studies that examine the influences of environmental, intrinsic, and demographic factors on survival and cause-specific mortality rates of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have been critical to enhancing our understanding of population performance and to improving management. A recent evaluation … read more
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Influence of body mass and environmental conditions on winter mortality risk of a northern ungulate: Evidence for a late-winter survival bottleneck
December 30, 2021
A relationship between winter weather and survival of northern ungulates has long been established, yet the possible roles of biological (e.g., nutritional status) and environmental (e.g., weather) conditions make it important to determine which potential limiting factors are most influential. … read more
Posted in Deer, Predator/Prey Relationships | Tagged Canis latrans, Canis lupus, cause-specific mortality, Odocoileus virginianus, weather, winter severity index

Effects on White-Tailed Deer Following Eastern Coyote Colonization
July 4, 2019
The expansion or recovery of predators can affect local prey populations. Since the 1940s, coyotes (Canis latrans) have expanded into eastern North America where they are now the largest predator and prey on white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). However, their effect … read more
Posted in Deer | Tagged colonization, coyote, eastern, effects, following, tailed, white

Do Wolf Tracks and Few Deer In Your Fall Hunting Area Mean What You Think They Mean?
July 4, 2019
I magine hiking into your favorite deer hunting area up in the northwoods for opening weekend of the white-tailed deer firearm season, or two weeks beforehand, to scout for deer sign. For hours you visit some of your favorite spots … read more

Deer Survival Is Influenced By Many Factors Including Disease, Predation, Weather, And Hunter Harvest.
July 4, 2019
In the Upper Peninsula (UP), deer survival is especially influenced by winter food supply and cover. Research is needed to better understand the impact of predation on deer, while also determining how predation is influenced by winter weather and deer … read more
Posted in Deer | Tagged disease, factors, including, influenced, predation, survival, weather