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Deer Damage

When deer rub their antlers against tree to get rid of their velvet, they can cause damage to the tree. The bark may look shredded. Note the measuring stick for scale.
When deer rub their antlers against tree to get rid of their velvet, they can cause damage to the tree. The bark may look shredded. Note the measuring stick for scale.
Photo: Bill Peterson
An example of a buck rub.
A buck has been rubbing its antlers on this small tree.
Photo: Jared Duquette
Deer have used this tree as a rub so many times the bark is totally stripped off and the wood underneath is shredded.
Deer have used this tree as a rub so many times the bark is totally stripped off and the wood underneath is shredded.
Photo: IDNR
During the winter when food is scarce, deer will feed as high up as they can reach. There is a clear browse line on this hedge of yews.
During the winter when food is scarce, deer will feed as high up as they can reach. There is a clear browse line on this hedge of yews.
Photo: IDNR
Photo: IDNR
Another example of a deer browse line.
Another example of a deer browse line.
Photo: USDA
This shrub was severely damaged by deer browsing on it.
This shrub was severely damaged by deer browsing on it.
Photo: USDA
Two white-tailed deer crossing the road.
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