Understand Deer

  • Deer Adaptations

    ByJersey Deer Editor

    White-tailed deer possess remarkable senses and physical adaptations that allow them to thrive throughout New Jersey. This guide is currently being expanded as part of our growing JerseyDeer.com knowledge base. Check back soon for additional information, photographs, and practical tips for New Jersey homeowners.

  • Deer Behavior

    ByJersey Deer Editor

    Understanding how deer feed, travel, communicate, and survive helps explain why they return to the same neighborhoods year after year. This guide is currently being expanded as part of our growing JerseyDeer.com knowledge base. Check back soon for additional information, photographs, and practical tips for New Jersey homeowners.

  • Fawns

    ByJersey Deer Editor

    Learn about the first months of a fawn’s life, why they are often left alone, and how to respond if you find one. This guide is currently being expanded as part of our growing JerseyDeer.com knowledge base. Check back soon for additional information, photographs, and practical tips for New Jersey homeowners.

  • Does

    ByJersey Deer Editor

    Discover the role of female deer, from raising fawns to leading family groups throughout much of the year. This guide is currently being expanded as part of our growing JerseyDeer.com knowledge base. Check back soon for additional information, photographs, and practical tips for New Jersey homeowners.

  • Bucks

    ByJersey Deer Editor

    Understanding Bucks Male white-tailed deer, commonly called bucks, are among New Jersey’s most recognizable wildlife. From growing antlers each year to dramatic changes during the fall breeding season, bucks follow a fascinating annual cycle that influences much of the deer activity homeowners notice. What Is A Buck? A buck is a male white-tailed deer. Most…

  • White-Tailed Deer Facts

    ByMike Fry

    New Jersey White-Tailed Deer Facts New Jersey is home to a large population of white-tailed deer, one of the most recognized and adaptable wildlife species in the state. Whether you live in a rural area, suburb, or even near busy neighborhoods, chances are you’ve seen deer feeding in yards, crossing roads, or resting near wooded…