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Science of Deer Vision

Research studies reveal visual perceptions of white-tailed deer, what they can see, their strengths and weaknesses.

Science of Deer Vision
Learning the strengths and weaknesses of a deer's vision can help you become a more successful hunter. (Terry Owens photo)


This is a first in a series of articles looking into the science behind white-tailed deer.

It’s a perfectly crisp and clear autumn morning when a white-tailed doe wanders into view beneath your deer stand. Despite a favorable wind, the doe stops dead in her tracks, staring cautiously in...

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