White-tailed Deer
Big Game
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Season: CLOSED
(2025-11-29 - 2025-12-13)
Field Reference: White-tailed Deer
Appearance & Identification
Reddish-brown (summer) to gray-brown (winter). White underside of tail.
Preferred Habitat
Hardwood flats with white oak mast and hemlock thermal cover.
Seasonal Behavior
Crepuscular. Follows topographic "funnels" and "benches" during the rut.
Recommended Tactics
Focus on "benches" two-thirds of the way up a ridge. Bucks use these to scent-check the wind from below while watching for movement above.
Field Notes & Facts
A mature buck in the big woods may have a home range of over 1,000 acres.