Deep Snow And White-Tail Deer Mortality - - The Adirondack Almanack

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It has been a tough two months for the white-tailed deer throughout the Adirondacks, and the snowstorm this past weekend only added to the continuing misery experienced by this popular big game animal since mid-January. With its long legs, the white-tail has the ability to travel through a snow bound forest when there is up to 12 to 16 inches on the ground. As the snow pack becomes denser, crusted, or deeper, the mobility of this hoofed creature becomes greatly restricted. Throughout the year, deer develop well trodden paths, known as runways. These trails allow the graceful moving animals to move » Continue Reading.