It’s very easy to understand why people think that deer are dumb creatures. When people think of deer intelligence, they most commonly recall the fact that they randomly jump in front of cars. If deer had an ounce of wisdom, they wouldn’t be so unbelievably reckless with their own lives, right? So what gives? Why … Read more
Deer populations have blossomed in recent years to the point where their presence is noted in even the most urban environments. While they may look pretty out in a field, they are quite the opposite when confronted on the road. Countless people, including myself, can recall the frightening feeling of seeing a deer jumping into … Read more
Everything we know about deer tells us that they are social animals that prefer to live in herds. We are used to viewing these animals in groups far more than seeing them alone. But every now and again you may see a deer by itself and wonder, what exactly is going on here? Why would … Read more
Anyone living with deer in their community knows the all-familiar sight of deer poop in their lawn. These animals love to do their business while they graze your grass and look for other delectable treats like acorns. Deer feces is comprised of several small pellets which are referred to as “scat.” Sometimes these pellets may … Read more
We don’t normally associate deer with the type of animal that would follow humans around. However, it does in fact happen on rare occasions. Especially with fawns that have become separated from their mothers. In the majority of cases there is no need to be concerned. The deer is simply curious but remember, this doesn’t … Read more
Deer are so cute and cuddly aren’t they? Wouldn’t it be amazing to reach out and touch one? For some reason people have a false perception of these animals. Maybe it’s the way they’ve been portrayed in childhood cartoons or the fact that they don’t have a predatory appearance. So, can you pet a wild … Read more
When you think of hunting, what animal naturally comes to mind? Deer of course. That’s because it is one of the most commonly hunted animals in the world. In fact, approximately 6 million deer are killed each hunting season in the U.S. alone! For many who aren’t familiar with hunting, this raises the question, Why … Read more
If you’ve ever spent any time around deer, you’ve surely heard them snort or blow out their noses before. While the natural assumption may be that snorting is a defense mechanism, there are actually several reasons why deer engage in this behavior. Regardless of the reason, this forceful expulsion of air in a “sneeze-like” fashion … Read more
If you’ve ever spent any time in wooded areas, you’ve surely heard random rustling in the leaves. While it may sound like a large animal such as a deer, it’s most often squirrels or chipmunks making all that racket. This seems completely counterintuitive doesn’t it? If something so small can be so loud, how is … Read more
Our Yard Sentinel review will demonstrate why we believe this is the best ultrasonic deer repellent on the market today. Very few ultrasonic deer repellents live up to their claims. They often fail to emit the proper frequencies to deter deer for any meaningful length of time. The few products that do emit the correct frequencies usually suffer … Read more