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| − | Whitetail Deer are a hooved [[Mammals|mammal]] found throughout Western New York, in rural, suburban, and even urban areas. It is unlawful to [[Feeding Wildlife|feed them]] and population control is a topic of controversy. Some municipalities have attempted to reduce populations by the use of contraceptives. | + | Whitetail Deer are a hooved [[Mammals|mammal]] found throughout Western New York, in rural, suburban, and even urban areas. Any urban and suburban woodlot or overgrown field will likely have a resident Whitetail Deer herd. Due to hunting being prohibited in these areas, the bucks have a tendency to live longer and grow impressive antlers each year. These dominant bucks have attracted the attention of a growing number of photographers to search for them each fall. Although a number of outstanding bucks are photographed, the problem of poaching has also grown in recent years which has the local photographers and wildlife watchers keep even general locations to themselves. It is unlawful to [[Feeding Wildlife|feed them]] and population control is a topic of controversy. Some municipalities have attempted to reduce populations by the use of contraceptives and even culling the herds. |
[[File:Deer2.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Whitetail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) - © David Malak]] | [[File:Deer2.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Whitetail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) - © David Malak]] | ||
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Deer
Whitetail Deer
(Odocoileus virginianus)
Whitetail Deer are a hooved mammal found throughout Western New York, in rural, suburban, and even urban areas. Any urban and suburban woodlot or overgrown field will likely have a resident Whitetail Deer herd. Due to hunting being prohibited in these areas, the bucks have a tendency to live longer and grow impressive antlers each year. These dominant bucks have attracted the attention of a growing number of photographers to search for them each fall. Although a number of outstanding bucks are photographed, the problem of poaching has also grown in recent years which has the local photographers and wildlife watchers keep even general locations to themselves. It is unlawful to feed them and population control is a topic of controversy. Some municipalities have attempted to reduce populations by the use of contraceptives and even culling the herds.
