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mike
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How Deer Survive Winter Weather Jan 18, 2016 10:25:38 GMT -5

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Post by mike on Jan 18, 2016 10:25:38 GMT -5

Some interesting information on this beautiful bright sunny morning in north-central Illinois where it has already warmed up to a balmy -2 degrees.

www.grandviewoutdoors.com/big-game-hunting/deer/how-deer-survive-winter-weather/

YankeeReb
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How Deer Survive Winter Weather Feb 16, 2016 9:37:22 GMT -5

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Post by YankeeReb on Feb 16, 2016 9:37:22 GMT -5

It was -17 deg'f here yesterday morning but things are warming up today.. The wood cutting practices in Maine cutting old growth forest have really cut down on wintering yards and the deer herd plus the coy'wolfs get in those yards and kill a bunch of deer in their winter weakened state.

hawghunter
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How Deer Survive Winter Weather Feb 17, 2016 20:34:44 GMT -5

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Post by hawghunter on Feb 17, 2016 20:34:44 GMT -5

I live and hunt near the northern edge of the whitetails range. Here is a link to data on winter conditions that our deer herd have to endure for up to 6 months per year.

ww2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/HuntingWildlifeHabitat/Reports/WLD-library/3500-3599/3520-Glossary%20winter%20deer%20final%202010.pdf