Late in the evening or early in the morning the old rail beds come alive with wildlife. The most majestic of the wildlife in the area is the Whitetail Deer. Be quiet and search with stealth and you may just be lucky enough to see him in his woods.
Facts:
-Studies have shown that deer can smell human scent on underbrush for days after we leave the woods. Wary bucks react very negatively when they run across our scent, often becoming leery of the area for weeks afterwards.
-Bucks most often bed by laying on their right side and facing downwind, which allows them to use their eyes, ears and nose to detect danger approaching from any direction.
-Deer are quick and skillful swimmers, often taking to water when frightened. Deer can easily swim across lakes or rivers at over 10 miles per hour.
-When running, a deer takes a long stride, with its tracks spaced as much as 25 feet apart.
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