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

But what happened to white-tailed deer? What drove them nearly to extinction, and then what brought them back from the brink?

(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 agency is focusing on lowering the whitetail population in 19 units while keeping it stable in three. “Over the past five years, more WMUs have moved from an objective to stabilize deer ...