Clicky

Animals

how to build a deer feeder

How To Build A Deer Feeder {Video Inside}

Installing a deer feeder on your property can be a good way to attract deer, whether you’re a hunter or just a nature lover. Unfortunately, many store-bought deer feeders are not easy on the wallet. If you’d like to save money and enjoy DIY projects, read on to learn how to build a deer feeder … Read more

do deer eat morel mushrooms

How Can You Tell If A Deer Is Pregnant?

Those of us who live in areas with a lot of deer are used to seeing them around. But spotting a pregnant deer can be tricky. To determine whether a doe is pregnant, some background knowledge on the breeding season is helpful.  When Do Deer Get Pregnant? Deer reproductive cycles mostly depend on the climate. … Read more

what can I feed the deer in my backyard

What Can You Feed Wild Deer?

One of the benefits of sharing a neighborhood with deer is being able to see them browsing for food in your backyard. It can be tempting to put food out for them to make sure they keep coming back. Before you start feeding wild deer, make sure you read up on the potential risks, and … Read more

how to take care of a baby deer

What To Do If You Find A Baby Deer?

Every year during the fawning season, wildlife centers are often overwhelmed by the number of calls they get about seemingly abandoned baby deer. So what to do if you find a baby deer? The good news is that the majority of the time, they don’t need any help at all. The bad news is that … Read more

deer

How Do Deer Survive Winter?

If you’ve ever seen a deer with snow piled on their coat and wondered how they get through the winter, you’re not alone. It’s amazing that these creatures are able to find enough food, stay warm, and avoid predators throughout even the harshest of winters. But they’ve been doing it for millions of years, and … Read more

ForestWildlife.org

6022 S Drexel Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Donations

If you would like to support ForestWildlife.org in the form of donation or sponsorship, please contact us HERE.

You will find more information about our wildlife conservation campaigns HERE.

Disclaimer

You should not rely on any information contained on this website, and you use the website at your own risk. We try to help our visitors better understand forest habitats; however, the content on this blog is not a substitute for expert guidance. For more information, please read our PRIVACY POLICY.