What is the purpose of the whiskers below a whitetail’s chin? Find out in this Rue’s Views article from November 2010.
Category: Deer biology
Springtime Signposts in the Deer Woods
Whitetails use chemical signals for communication more than visual signs and vocalizations. Glandular secretions and body odors serve better in forested cover because they can be memorized and left on objects in the woods. They can identify the maker, permit scent-matching marks and produce long-lasting messages that continue to work in the maker’s absence. […]
The War Over Explaining Chronic Wasting Disease
There is a battle over chronic wasting disease taking place in the world of scientific deer management. Some are convinced that the battle is over, others argue that things aren’t that simple.
Springtime Struggles for White-tailed Deer
No matter the region, winter is an extremely stressful time for whitetails — even in the South. But while most of us think of January or February as being the most difficult months for deer — March is often the most stressful time of year.
Exclusive: 2017 Southern Whitetail Deer Hunting Rut Predictions
Timing the “drip rut” of the Southern whitetail breeding season differs from the Midwest and Northern predictions, but these suggestions can help you decide when to be in the stand.
Signpost Science: How to Unravel a Buck’s Rub Line
Here’s an in-depth look at what years of scientific research have revealed about buck rubs: The rut’s most visible signpost. A mature buck in rut, deprived of favorable tree stems for rubbing, will rub just about any type and size of tree — even fence posts and utility poles. However, scientific literature indicates bucks […]
Chemical Signals: The Whitetail’s Communication Key
Whitetail deer use many methods of communication, but their ability to detect chemical signals from other deer might be the strongest of their senses.
Secrets of the Rut: Whitetail Deer Role Reversal
For better hunting success during deer season, it’s critical to understand the role that does play during the process of mate selection known as the rut.
Time to Roam: What to Know About Whitetail Buck Dispersal
Research reveals how forest cover influences the annual movement of young white-tailed bucks when they disperse from their initial home area and relocate.
How Whitetail Bucks Grow Weird Nontypical Antlers
While most white-tailed bucks have somewhat symmetrical antlers, an injury to one of the deer’s extremities can drastically throw them out of balance.