Learn the true definition of deer that appear to be both male and female. Dan Schmidt explains what researchers have learned about these odd whitetails.
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Is It An Antlered Doe? Probably Not
Despite sound scientific research on the topic that’s been around for more than 25 years, the general deer hunting public is still confused about deer that — from outward signs — appear to be “antlered does.” Deer & Deer Hunting has been the leader in information on this subject for decades, and — more specifically […]
Antlered Doe? The Odds are Highly Unlikely
How common are antlered does in the whitetail society? Unlikely. Yet, we hear of reports each year during gun season where hunters shoot large-bodied, antlered deer that are reported as females. In the scientific sense, these deer are not does but rather weird genetic freaks. As reported numerous times in Deer & Deer Hunting, deer […]