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This is a feature article by Larry Whitely that he wrote for Bass Pro Shops. It is entitled, "America's Deadliest Big Game Animal
If I were to ask you what you thought America's deadliest big game animal was, what would you say_ This animal kills or injures more people every year than any other animal. Would you say the grizzly bear or maybe the mountain lion_ You would probably be very surprised when I told you that the white-tailed deer not only causes more human deaths and injuries but also causes more damage and destruction than any other big game animal. Over 120 people are killed in the United States each year in deer-related car crashes, and hundreds more are injured. This far surpasses the few deaths and injuries caused by mountain lions and grizzly bears.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, average cost of damage to each of the 300,000 vehicles involved in collisions with deer each year is over $600, totaling more than $180 million.
Deer cause enormous damage to farm crops and suburban landscaping as well. Biologists studying declining bird populations, including woodcock, believe there is a link to the consumption of habitat by deer.
Another growing problem caused by deer is Lyme disease and two new diseases, Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis, all three carried by deer ticks. About 10,000 new cases of Lyme disease alone are reported in the United States annually. These tick bites are not just coming from the deep woods but from people's backyards in their urban neighborhoods.
Sixty-five years ago it would have been laughable to imagine too many deer in North America. There was even concern at that time that they would soon be extinct. Today there are more than 25 million white-tailed deer and 5 million mule deer in the United States, and the populations continue to climb.
The cause of the deer population explosion is multifaceted. Foremost, state conservation departments have for decades been successfully managing deer for hunting by providing the animals with food, cover and protection. Additionally the 65 million people who feed birds in their backyards have also successfully managed deer by unwittingly providing optimum habitat.
Nature has also had a hand in the success. Prior to the 1980s, winter kill was a part of the deer management formula. But the mild winters in the past decade have resulted in very little mortality.
The only effective way to reduce deer populations is to cull them, preferably by hunting. Many conservation departments have dramatically increased their deer permits for both residents and non-residents.
This can help, but more controversial is how to control deer in urban and suburban areas and people's backyards where public hunting is either not permitted or is impractical. Numerous methods of control have been attempted, from trapping to contraceptives, but except for shooting the deer outright, nothing has proven effective.
Urban deer task forces consisting of cross sections of community interests continue to grapple with the problem of what to do with America's deadliest and most destructive big game animal.
Encyclopedia Britanica
Deer
family Cervidae, Any of the ruminant mammals order Artiodactyla having two large and two small hooves on each foot and having antlers in the males of most species and in the females of some species. Indeed, the feature most commonly associated with deer is the presence of antlers. Deer occur...
White-Tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus, common woodland deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla, ranging from southern Canada to South America. "White-tailed deer" refers to the white underside of the tail, which is held aloft like a signaling flag when the animal is alarmed or running. An important game...
Elaphurus davidianus: Large, rare Asian deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla. The only member of its genus, it is unknown in nature within historic times. Presumably native to northern China, it is now found only in zoos, private animal collections, and game reserves.
Mule Deer
species Odocoileus hemionus, large-eared deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla, found in western North America from Alaska to Mexico. A valued game animal, prized for its flesh, hide, and antlers, the mule deer lives alone or in small groups, sometimes gathering in larger herds in winter,...Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus, Eurasian deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla, found in small family groups in lightly forested regions. When alarmed, the roe deer barks like a dog. A nimble animal, it often tramples the underbrush during the mating season, leaving identifiable circular or figure...
Musk Deer
species Moschus moschiferus, small, compact deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla. A solitary, shy animal, the musk deer lives in mountainous regions from Siberia to the Himalayas. It has large ears, a very short tail, no antlers and, unlike all other deer, a gall bladder. Grayish brown,...
fallow deer
Dama dama, medium-sized deer, family Cervidae order Artiodactyla, commonly kept on estates and in parks and zoos. The fallow deer was probably native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia but has been introduced in many areas and now occurs wild in Europe and elsewhere. It often...Persian deer
fallow deer Dama mesopotamica of western Asia. The maral, an Asiatic red deer, also is often called Persian deer. See fallow deer. Also see the following entries in the encyclopedia. "Red Deer River", "Red Deer", "Deer, The Book of", "Swamp Deer", "Chinese Water Deer", "Key deer"
- Four Preparation Tips form the Hunting Society
The best hunters are planners. Do it scientifically and don't rely on your memory or instinct unless when you can have real data. Scout your hunting area off season. Make a map showing deer sightings and signs .. Record your sightings and signs separately, if possible on a topographical map. Look for patterns of movement. Try to track migration by time. This will help you know where to set up our stand during hunting season. Put Lanocaine or Solarcaine in your hunting kit. They are marvelous for poison ivy and mosquito bite itches. Since odors are acid, use baking soda to neutralize your own and other odors.
Buck Fever We have a good collection of deer photos, including my favorite of an albino doe filmed in the wild in West Virginia Deer Hunter's Electronic Logbook DeerTrack Hunting log was designed to help you determine the most likely stand to harvest your deer. Deer Hunter's Video How to butcher your own deer and save money. Deer Hunting for Kids Welcome to JAKE'S DREAM PAGES, a place for kids who hunt! Deerhunt.com This site contains great resources about deer hunting Deer Hunting Forums is your place on the net to talk about all types of hunting. DeerTales offering pictures and stories of the successful hunt; concentrating mainly on hunting of WhiteTailed Deer - Deer Track Log
Sighting Records, Stand locators, Data reports and graphs, field locators, etc.Habitat improvement, food plots, whitetail deer nutrition The best in food plot/wildlife habitat management HunterEducation Safety Programs
The Hunter's Code of Conduct
- Hunter's Corner
includes methods for whitetail deer hunting and videos of wild boar being taken with long bow.Hunting Hot Spot
Various hunting InformationHunting In America
Hunting Information Systems
- Jillson & Boyle Whitetails
offers information on hunting the whitetail deer.- Mike's Hunting Haven
includes news, equipment, links, and pictures.- MonsterMuleys.com
Mule Deer and Elk hunting stories and photos. Hunting tips and updates. Guides, Outfitters and hunting Accessories. Chat Room.- Northeast Big Buck Club
Your regional source for whitetail scoring and recordkeeping in the Northeast.- Patterson Personal Scouting Service
Hunting maps with unit boundaries, private property boundaries, elk or deer trails, elk wallows, bedding and feeding areas, road access, and trails marked.- Secrets to Successful Deer Hunting
Book with subjects about deer hunting.- Shooting Accessories
56 pages of information about Safety Rules. Deer shooting accessories, clubs, guns, clothing, outfitters, guides, etc- Royal Starr Breeding Whitetails
Royal Starr Whitetails- Spinks Outdoors
Spink's Outdoors, offers tips and tricks about the great outdoors including fishing, hunting, pheasants, deer, turkey and training dogs.- Team Whitetail
hunting tips, articles, outfitter information, new hunting gear news, and more.- Tommy Great Outdoors
Innovative products for do it yourselfers and outdoor enthusiasts.- Welcome to the Hunt
pictures and information on deer hunting. Includes instructions for field dressing and skinning your kill.- Whitetail Deer.Com
Your complete whitetail deer resource- Whitetails.com
Information about whitetail, blacktail and mule deer.- Whitetail Journal
magazine for serious deer hunting strategies.- Whitetaildeer.com
information about deer and deer hunting on the web.- Whitetails Unlimited, Inc. 2
- Wilmar Ranch
Whitetail deer ranch. Disabilities welcomed, hunt anytime with camera or your choice of weapon. Deer for sale.
'The Way It Really Is: Hunting for the WhiteTailed Deer
ByTom Helms. This is "Must Reading" for Any DeerhunterWhitetail Deer Hunting Video
Related Books on Deer - As the Deer
by Joncas, Michael- Song of the Deer: The Great Sundance Journey of the Soul
by Strikes, Thunder
- Warrior Circle; A Howard Moon Deer Mystery
by Westbrook, Robert
- Heart of a Deer
by Petit, Pascale
- Majestic Mule Deer: The Ultimate Tribute to the Most Popular Game Animal of the West
by the Voyageur Press Editors
- The Field & Stream Deer-Hunting Handbook
by Robinson, Jerome B.
- Freeing of the Deer: And Other New Mexico Indian Myths
by Espinosa, Carmen G.
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- "Humorous Stories from the U. P. Deer Camps",
- "Deary Deer: Wild & Free",
- "Deer Avenger",
- "Deer, Elk, & Mountain Goats",
- "World Record Whitetails: A Complete History of the Number One Bucks of All Time",
- "Autumn Moons & Whitetail Dreams: A Portrait of an American Deer Hunter",
- "How the Leopard Got His Claws: With the Lament of the Deer",
Redmule'sOutdoor World
Alabama Deer HuntsQualityDeer Management Association
Watkinsville, Georgia- State Record Book
Trophy Whitetails of Illinois Illinois' only official state record book of trophy whitetail deer including photos of big bucks from the Land of Lincoln.JamesE. Baldiga's Home Page
Hunt Deer in MichiganOhio Deer Tales
Stories of Deerhunting in OhioTennessee Deer Hunting.com
Texas Trophy Hunting
Randy's Deer Hunting Page
Hunts in WisconsinWisconsin Outdoors
Trophy Buck Hunting Simulation for the PC
The most popular hunting game in Germany. Use your Space and Escape keys to work it.
Ken's CornerStories and Pictures
- Youth Hunter
Check out the trophies. Send us a picture of your trophy. Read hunting tips, stories, postings, chat, jargon. We want to see your trophy & here your story!- Whitetail deer hunting at Rick's hunting corner
Whitetail Deer Hunting from Rick's experiences in Saskatchewan, Llano, Texas and Georgia. See a magnificent 327 pound Whitetail buck from Canada and many more trophies. Also, if you like BIG PIGS check out the photo gallery.Tim's Hunting and Outdoor Page
Personal Site With Lots of Photos of Deer, Turkey,
- Youth Hunter
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