Common questions

How often do deer drop their antlers each year?

How often do deer drop their antlers each year?

Some deer will drop both antlers, if undisturbed, almost on top of each other each year. However, some bucks will drop their racks anywhere from a hundred to four hundred yards apart from each other. In Conclusion. The process of deer antler growth as well as the shedding process is truly an amazing occurrence.

Why are people told to leave deer fawns alone?

Many people have been told that by touching a fawn, your scent will cause the doe to abandon it. This is silly of course, but it’s one of the enduring myths about whitetails. It is often perpetuated by people who want you to leave the fawns alone, and they pass on this myth in their zeal.

Why do deer shed their antlers after a rut?

In exactly the opposite way that bucks grow their antlers, the shedding of those same antlers among bucks is triggered by decreasing testosterone following the rut, as well as increasing minutes of daylight. In the wild, injuries and nutrition also play a huge part in the antler shedding process.

Why does my John Deere lawn mower keep smoking?

Ethanol can cause significant issues to a mower including malfunctioning in the engine and, if you left the old gas in the machine, even ruined the parts of the engine. Note: If your lawnmower is smoking, be sure to read our troubleshooting guide on fixing a lawnmower that is burning oil.

How are plants rated for resistance to deer?

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension personnel, and Rutgers Master Gardeners in northern New Jersey.

Can a mistake in DEERS database cause Tricare problems?

Mistakes in the DEERS database can cause problems with TRICARE claims, so it is critical to maintain your DEERS information. Retail network pharmacies check TRICARE eligibility through DEERS. Prescriptions will be filled only for beneficiaries who are listed as eligible in DEERS.

How can you tell if a deer is within 100 yards?

A buck is within 100 yards and hears you bang your bow or gun, or scrape your boots on a metal platform; you watch him work his ears, look your way and start stamping his foot. Wow, those ears are amazing and almost supernatural, you think.

How to contact the DMDC / deers support office?

Once the DMDC/DEERS Support Office receives and processes your authorization form, your designated representative may contact the DMDC/DEERS Support Office by phone at (800) 538-9552 with questions regarding your DEERS record. Mail your request to:

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