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Photo by Jerry Davis
Deer commonly browse on young, woody twigs during winter. This deer ate willow saplings.

Whitetails adapted to survive winter

No matter how deep the snow or how low the temperature, we need not worry too much about Wisconsin's deer population surviving the winter.
Updated: 2/3/2010 8:44:01 AM Read Story

Outdoors notes

EAU CLAIRE - Turkey Camp will be March 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Eau Claire Rod and Gun Club, 801 Schoettl Ave.
Updated: 2/3/2010 8:44:01 AM Read Story

Strategic logging enhances chances of finding antlers

Eleven deer were browsing fresh logging slash 75 yards from the cabin on a sharp January morning. Tiny steam clouds floated from each open mouth as they nipped tender buds and terminals. Four were bucks. Two carried trophy-class antlers. I glassed the pleasant scene from the warmth of the cabin.
Updated: 2/3/2010 8:44:01 AM Read Story

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