Deer information, history, and facts to help you understand this beautiful species and the role it plays in our ecosystem.
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Yes — deer eat rhododendrons, particularly in winter, even though the leaves are toxic to ruminants in large amounts. Rhododendrons aren’t a first-choice food, but their big evergreen leaves are one of the few green
Updated on September 7, 2026. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal prion disease of deer, elk, and moose. It is not a virus, not a bacterium, and not something you can cook out of a
Updated on September 7, 2026. Ratings below are university browse lists, not a nursery tag. Confirm the linked extension pages before you carpet a shade bed with Japanese pachysandra — or before you blame deer
Updated on September 8, 2026. Ratings below are university browse lists, not a six-pack tag. No coneflower is deer-proof when a suburban herd is out of food. Usually no — if you mean purple coneflower
Updated on September 8, 2026. Ratings below are university browse lists, not a six-pack tag. Confirm the linked extension pages before you treat a drift of ‘Goldsturm’ as deer-proof — or before you blame a
Updated on September 7, 2026. Ratings below are university lists, not a guarantee that a starving deer will never take a bite. Confirm the current lists on the linked extension pages before you order a
There are many different types of deer, and our website has information about just about all of them. We invite you to check out a few of the most interesting deer species below, and continue to explore our website to learn more about the many different types of deer around the world.
The short answer: pronghorn are not deer at all. Deer belong to the family Cervidae and grow branched antlers that are shed and regrown every year, while the pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is the only living
The Indian Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor) is an impressive deer which is native to India, South China, and Souteastern Asia. Its impressive size and unique coloring make it a target for hunting. It is a
Updated on September 7, 2026. Sika deer and axis deer are the two spotted Asian deer Americans actually meet in the field, and they are not the same animal. A Maryland sika (Cervus nippon yakushimae)
Updated on September 7, 2026. The axis deer, or chital (Axis axis), is a medium-sized spotted deer native to the Indian subcontinent. Adults keep white spots and a black dorsal stripe for life. In the
Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) are the largest type of deer from South America. Though they originally thrived in tropical and subtropical environments in the rain forest, today small units of Marsh Deer inhabit the swamps
The Barasingha deer (Rucervus Duvaucelii) is also called the swamp deer and it’s one of the most famed deer of the Indian subcontinent. You’ll find fragmented populations in both central and northern India, and there
Are you a deer hunter, or do you want to learn more about how hunters work to find, shoot, and process these animals in the field? We’re expanding our site to include articles on topics of interest to readers who are hunters or who would like to learn more about deer hunting and tracking deer.
Texas leases and cheap OTC tags versus Midwest draws, short gun seasons, and real public land in Missouri. Axis on private Texas land; whitetail-only in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
Updated on September 7, 2026. Season dates, bag limits, baiting maps, and antlerless quotas move. Confirm them on the Wisconsin DNR deer page and the Michigan DNR deer regulations before you buy a tag or
Understanding the Essentials of Hunting Knives When you’re out in the wild, a hunting knife isn’t just a tool—it’s vital for survival, skinning, gutting, and preparing your game. A top-tier hunting knife should be durable,
Finding the Ideal Hunting Jacket for Your Outdoor Adventures When setting out for a hunting excursion, one item that can greatly influence your comfort and success is the hunting jacket you choose to wear. So
Understanding the Importance of Choosing the Right Hunting Bow When you’re on the hunt for the perfect bow, it’s not just about the thrill of the chase. It’s about finding a tool that will enhance
Understanding the Essentials of a Good Hunting Pack When you’re gearing up for a hunting trip in January 2026, selecting the right hunting pack is as critical as choosing the proper firearm or bow. Your