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How Elk Handle Winter
By Jeremy Banfield, Elk Biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission Despite the cold and snow that shrouds most of Pennsylvania during the winter months, elk are one of many species that are well adapted to this climate. Several physiological and behavioral adaptations enable these… Continue Reading “How Elk Handle Winter”
No. 5 – Are There Regulations Within DMAs?
Through the end of deer season, we will be posting a frequently asked question (FAQ) and answer related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania in an album on our Facebook page. We know many of you – hunters, non-hunters, processors, taxidermists and more –… Continue Reading “No. 5 – Are There Regulations Within DMAs?”
Video: How to Find CWD Information Online
Having a hard time finding specific information about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania? The Game Commission’s CWD Communications Specialist Courtney Colley provides a step-by-step visual guide on how to find some of the most sought information online. Click the video above, or here,… Continue Reading “Video: How to Find CWD Information Online”
No. 4 – What Precautions Should Processors and Taxidermists Take?
Through the end of deer season, we will be posting a frequently asked question (FAQ) and answer related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania in an album on our Facebook page. We know many of you – hunters, non-hunters, processors, taxidermists and more –… Continue Reading “No. 4 – What Precautions Should Processors and Taxidermists Take?”
Bowhunting the Rut in Pennsylvania
The steady crunching of leaves signals the approach of a large animal in the woods. Your hand tightens on the bow grip and your eyes scan the colorful forest for a hint of brown antler. With the whitetail rut about to begin, anything can… Continue Reading “Bowhunting the Rut in Pennsylvania”
No. 3. – How Do I Get My Deer Tested?
Through the end of deer season, we will be posting a frequently asked question (FAQ) and answer related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania in an album on our Facebook page. We know many of you – hunters, non-hunters, processors, taxidermists and more –… Continue Reading “No. 3. – How Do I Get My Deer Tested?”
No. 2 – What is a Disease Management Area?
Through the end of deer season, we will be posting a frequently asked question (FAQ) and answer related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania in an album on our Facebook page. We know many of you – hunters, non-hunters, processors, taxidermists and more –… Continue Reading “No. 2 – What is a Disease Management Area?”
No. 1 – What is Chronic Wasting Disease?
Through the end of deer season, we will be posting a frequently asked question (FAQ) and answer related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania in an album on our Facebook page. We know many of you – hunters, non-hunters, processors, taxidermists and more… Continue Reading “No. 1 – What is Chronic Wasting Disease?”
Antlered Female Deer
Reports of antlered female white-tailed, black-tailed, and mule deer go back more than a century and have been noted throughout the whitetail’s range. Prevalence data vary. It was reported that 1 in 4437 “bucks” were actually antlered females harvested in Pennsylvania. Thirty years ago,… Continue Reading “Antlered Female Deer”
Bubba Was Here
He’s of prime age and is available. He hangs with the bucks in the Yoak gang, but he is not the biggest or the baddest. He passed by on Tues. at 3 o’clock. This is a lot to communicate, but deer can get this information… Continue Reading “Bubba Was Here”
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