Deer information, history, and facts to help you understand this beautiful species and the role it plays in our ecosystem.
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Today on this website you’ll find thoughtful, accurate articles that seek to explain deer behavior and the relationship between humans and deer, enhanced with stunning photographs of deer in the wild.
If you’re looking for information about the biology and behavior of deer, or answers to common questions about deer, you can learn a lot about this unique species of ungulates on this website. Start here, or explore more of our articles.
Yes — deer eat lilies, and both true lilies and daylilies rank among their absolute favorite garden plants. Daylilies are rated “frequently severely damaged” — the worst tier on university resistance lists — and Asiatic,
The main predators of fawns in North America are coyotes, black bears, and bobcats, joined regionally by wolves, mountain lions, and, less often, golden eagles, alligators, and free-running domestic dogs. A newborn fawn is small,
Deer appear able to recognize individual humans, at least in a practical sense. Deer are observant, quick-learning animals with good memories, and plenty of real-world experience suggests they learn to distinguish a familiar, harmless person
Yes — deer eat sweet potato vine, and they eat it like candy. The ornamental sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the most vulnerable plants you can put in a container or bed: its
No. Male deer play no part in raising fawns. A buck’s involvement ends at mating: he does not help choose a birth site, does not defend or feed the fawns, and in most cases never
No, deer do not mate for life. Deer are polygamous animals: a successful buck breeds with multiple does each season, forms no lasting pair bond with any of them, and plays no role in raising
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 Reeves Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) is a common species of deer in southern China and Taiwan, though it has been brought to Japan and several locations in Europe as well.
The Javan Rusa Deer (Rusa timorensis), also known as the Sunda Sambar, is an impressive-looking species of deer native to the Indonesian isles and East Timor. It has been introduced in a number of locations
The fastest way to tell a fallow deer from a white-tailed deer is the rack, then the rump. A mature fallow buck carries broad, shovel-shaped (palmate) antlers unlike any native North American deer except moose.
The Pampas Deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) inhabits the wet and grassy lowlands of its range in South America. This species is endangered due to a loss of its preferred habitat and over-hunting, and is the beneficiary
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)
Red deer are much larger than fallow deer, and their antlers settle any doubt: a red stag grows tall, branched antlers of round beams and pointed tines, while a fallow buck grows broad, flattened, palm-shaped
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