Unveiling the Mountain Lion Deep within the heart of the Peach State, whispers of a majestic predator stir curiosity and debate. The mountain lion, also known by its aliases of puma, cougar, or catamount, is a creature of myth and mystery. These solitary felines, with their powerful builds and elusive nature, are renowned across North … Read more
Navigating Michigan’s Wildlife Regulations Understanding Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) The morning sun streams through your kitchen window, illuminating the chaotic scene unfolding in your backyard. A flash of bushy tail, a frantic scamper across the bird feeder, and then, the unmistakable sound of sunflower seeds raining down onto the deck. Squirrels. They are, … Read more
Understanding the Deer’s World The Foundation of a Deer’s Diet Before we can truly answer the question of whether deer like sugar, we need to gain a basic understanding of these magnificent creatures. Deer, members of the Cervidae family, are found across diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open grasslands. They are herbivores, which means … Read more
Understanding Deer Vision: A World Seen Differently The forest floor, dappled with the fading light of a setting sun, beckons. You adjust your pack, the air crisp with the promise of a cool evening hike. As twilight deepens, you reach for your flashlight, instinctively choosing one with a red lens. A familiar question surfaces: will … Read more
Introduction The Arizona desert whispers secrets, and among them is the rustle of coyote fur. These adaptable creatures, integral to the ecosystem, are a common sight across the state. They’re a part of the landscape, sometimes a welcome one, other times a source of frustration for homeowners. Perhaps you’ve found yourself staring out your window, … Read more
What the Deer’s Signal Sounds Like Description of the Sound The “blow” is a distinctive vocalization, easily recognizable once you’ve heard it. It’s not a bark, a grunt, or a bleat; those are distinct sounds with their own meanings. The blow is a forceful expulsion of air through the deer’s nostrils, a loud, breathy “whoosh.” … Read more
Introduction The image flashes in the mind: a magnificent buck, standing proud in a clearing, then a sudden, unexpected upward surge, seemingly defying gravity for a split second before collapsing to the ground. This is a scene familiar to many hunters and, for some, a deeply unsettling sight. The phenomenon of a “Deer Jumped Straight … Read more
