PA. WHITETAIL HISTORY

If your serious about hunting Pennsylvania white tail deer then you better get an understanding of what this animal is all about. The whitetail is a great game animal, and challenges hunters year in and year out with its crafty wilderness survival skills. Plenty of Pennsylvania hunters have had their hunting trips totally foiled by this excellent animal.

Pennsylvania has a great population of white tail deer. Their range is throughout the state and they are often seen on roadsides, in parks or recreation areas, and even in yards of homes backing close to wild woodland area. The whitetail has been part of Pennsylvania's heritage since the the first settlers stepped foot here. And the deer herd has provided clothing, shelter, and food for early settlers and Indians. In modern times the herd provides countless hours of recreational enjoyment for hunters and non hunters alike.

Pennsylvania White Tail History

Bucks, the male whitetail, and Does, the female whitetail, are native to Pennsylvania. But at one point they were very nearly hunted to extinction within the state. As Pennsylvania was being settled, much native habitat of the white tail was threatened and hunting of the species was unregulated. The over hunting of the Pennsylvania white tail was so severe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that between 1904 and 1923 the Pennsylvania whitetail herd was virtually non-existent.

But as management techniques and habitat preservation efforts improved, the Pennsylvania whitetail population has rebounded. Now, the whitetail is a again common sight within the state.

The Keen White Tail Senses

Survival in the wild for the whitetail requires that they be alert to predators and naturally occurring environmental dangers. And that includes you if you decide to become a whitetail hunter. Because of this need, the white tail in Pennsylvania, along with the rest of the species, have developed keen senses of sight, smell, and hearing. These senses make the whitetail a competent challenge to even the most experienced hunter. They know how to evade you, and they've been doing it a long time so they're good at it.

White Tail Habitat

Pennsylvania whitetail are woodland animals, but that doesn't mean they won't use swampy or marshy areas for cover. They prefer areas with diverse ecosystems and food supplies, and look for ranges with mixes of brush and timber stands. With the advent of farming, the whitetail has become accustomed to the plentiful food supply of farmers throughout the state. With this added advantage, the herd tends to congregate along hedgerows of farmers fields seeking out easy feed.

White Tail Deer Activity

Pennsylvania whitetail are active around the clock, but in the evening activity increases. They are not necessarily nocturnal, which allows stand and stalk hunters ample opportunity during the day to take a shot. Typically, activity increases in the rut when Bucks seek Does for mating.

 
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The Pennsylvania White Tail Hunt Team