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September 11, 2020

When A Whitetail Breeds With A…

Whitetail are the most abundant deer on the planet with more than 20 million in America and introduced populations in Finland and New Zealand. There is little evidence of hybridization with others deer species but with […]
November 16, 2018

When Whitetail and Mule Deer Clash

What happens when whitetail and mule deer meet up? Longstanding studies by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials show some interesting dynamics including hybridization. “Research indicates that mule deer in Texas prefer a brush canopy cover […]