(THE CONVERSATION) Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago.

The hunters were formerly a numerous and merry crew here.” But what happened to white-tailed deer? What drove them nearly to extinction, and then what brought them back from the brink?

Other wildlife on-site includes bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and the northern diamondback terrapin. The site also offers an auto tour of fall foliage with a glimpse of changing tidal marsh grasses.

Rangiora deer farmer Janey Hayes, Miss New Zealand in 1976, is selling her herd of white deer. Tony Benny / Not-For-Syndication Janey Hayes has spent 15 years trying to produce white deer that ...

Wisconsin is one of the best states in the country for whitetail deer hunting—some would argue it’s the best. With millions ...

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(“CJ”) Alexander, 28, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay a combined $43,000 in penalties, restitution and court costs for the unlawful harvesting last year of an 18-point white-tailed ...