Read white tailed deer books like the whitetail hunters almanac and bowhunting pressured whitetails for free with a free 30day trial. All the books i could find gave broad and general info but nothing specific. A common site at dusk and dawn, these deer feed in the inbetween spaces of young forests, shrubs and grassland edges. Other characteristics that place the black tailed deer in the class mammalia are hairs, fat layer under the skin, respiratory and circulatory system and differentiated teeth campbell et al 2008. Discover white tailed deer books free 30day trial scribd. Deer dancer by mary lyn ray, fire bringer by david clementdavies, the antlered ship by dashka slater, the only child by guojing. The tail is short, nar row, and white with a black tip and, unlike the white tailed deer, is not raised when the animal is alarmed. Two forms of blacktailed deer or blacktail deer that occupy coastal woodlands in the pacific northwest of north america are subspecies of the mule deer odocoileus hemionus. Mule and blacktailed deer of north america book, 1981. Advances in technology combined with more sophisticated experimental design has added considerable insight to the foundations of mule deer ecology described in the classic mule and blacktailed deer of north america edited by o. Mule and blacktailed deer are found only in north america, where they are as typical of the western mountains as whitetails are of the great plains and east ern. Most of their decisions revolve around satisfying basic biological needs. They dont migrate, but mountaindwellers often seek lower elevations during winter.
Odocoileus hemionus californicus caton 1876 yosemite national park. Whitetailed deer are herbivores, leisurely grazing on most available plant foods. A wildlife management institute book 9780803247154 and a great selection of similar new. Here, they mingled with blacktail deer whose ancestors migrated from. Blacktail deer are a different species of deer than the. Blacktailed deer definition of blacktailed deer by. Although mule deer and blacktailed deer are the same species, the mule deers mitochondrial dna, which is passed down through the maternal line, is very close to that of. They are also closely related to the whitetailed deer, wellknown throughout the eastern and midwestern u. The habitat mainly consists of blossoms, deer brush, oaks and some open areas with perennial grass kucera and mayer 1999. The smaller blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionus columbianus subspecies sometimes also called the columbia blacktailed deer ranges west of the cascades and prefers more forested areas, though they have also adapted to the open farmlands of the willamette valley.
Absolutely delightful facts about the blacktailed deer. An assessment of mule and blacktailed deer habitats and populations in california. Like francis sells book, the art of successful deer hunting about blacktail. Consequently, the mule deer is apparently a rather recent form that arose from. For most bowhunters, chasing blacktails is a chess match that usually concludes with the buck being the victor. Its called public land mulies and its definitely the best book youll find on. Though with mule deer and blacktailed deer, the tracks usually only show the first 2.
Publications western association of fish and wildlife. He explains that an ice age was the cause of hybridization that resulted in whitetail females x blacktail. A wildlife management institute book hardcover april 1, 1981 by olof c. I love books about specific kinds of creatures, written by professionals who have studied them. Hunting is by glassing and hiking coulees and stubble fields from 4.
Mule deer compete potentially for food with domestic cattle and sheep, wild horses, wild pigs, and black bears. Blacktailed deer live in forested mountains and foothills of the pacific coast. Does female deer are rather smaller and typically weigh from 43 to 90 kg 95 to 198 lb, with an average of around 68 kg 150 lb. Discover the best white tailed deer books and audiobooks.
Planting food plots out west for blacktails, mule deer and elk. This is one of the books i would recommend to animal behaviorists like myself as well as to anyone who loves animals or even finds. Blacktailed deer movement decisions deer,like people,must make many decisions during their lifetimes. If possible, you will also receive the salvaged pages with descriptions of the animals. Whitetailed deer and mule deer have slightly different reproduction and mating cycles. Blacktailed deer facts, size, behavior, adaptations, pictures. As the name suggests, blacktailed deer have a wide, triangular tail with a dark brown or black top and a white underside. Adaptive strategies in mule deer valerius geist trends in populations and harvests.
Blacktailed deer of the great northwest by james r. Two forms of blacktailed deer or blacktail deer that occupy coastal woodlands in the pacific northwest of north america are subspecies of the mule deer. Although the most abundant deer species in the larger geographical region, it is a rare visitor to this refuge. This book give good and specific info on habitshabitat. Blacktailed and mule deer live more than eight to ten years. The blacktailed deer usually has a stocky body with long, slim, and sturdy legs. Blacktailed deer are found throughout point reyes national seashore. Mule and blacktailed deer distribution and habitats olof c. Onequarter brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt, over gray papercovered boards, color pictorial dust jacket, 4to 10 14 x 8 inches. So the blacktail and mule deer are the same species, but the mulie is a subspecies of the blacktail, and they are both close cousins to the whitetail. The climate is mild, having cool temperatures and abundant rainfall.
Deer inhabit about 75 percent of californias wildlands. Californias mule and blacktailed deer are among our most visible and widespread wildlife. His interest in, admiration for and over 36 years of experience in hunting blacktailed deer stimulated him to write this book. The eastern side of oregon also offers some whitetail deer tags. The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer. It holds its tail down when it runs, unlike its cousin the whitetailed deer. Fortunately for us, there comes a time during the year when all mature blacktails seem to lose their edge and temporarily become vulnerable the rut. Haugen describes two events of young deer standing near the wall of their house to hide from wind, only to see them within three days, dead.
The several subspecies include the blacktailed deer unlike the related whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, which is found through most of north america east of the rocky mountains and in the valleys of the rocky mountains from idaho and. Mule and blacktailed deer of north america natural. Whitetailed deer hunting following the deer electronic resource toronto. Planting food plots out west for blacktails, mule deer and. They are edgeadapted species using the regions dense forest cover.
Predation, starvation, and hunting are the main causes of death. A subspecies of the mule deer found in the coastal regions of washington and oregon, the blacktailed deer has a mostly black tail and a dark forehead. The mule deer has large ears like those of a mule and tan to reddish brown fur in summer, grayish brown in winter with a white rump patch and a narrow blacktipped tail. Sounds like dna is taken from the pedicles to determine. States deer population appears to be plummeting sfgate. They must find cover from both severe weather and predators,as well as favourable areas to give birth and. The columbian black tailed deer odocoileus hemiounus columbianus can be found in the western coast of the north america, anywhere from northwestern california all the way up to southwestern alaska kucera and mayer 1999. Black tailed deer and mule deer leave practically identical tracks, only they are found in different habitat types. However, sitka blacktailed deer are smaller in size, weighing up to 3654 kilograms. Heavy timber and dense cover provide them with the upper hand against those willing to test their hunting skills. Mike eastmans hunting high country mule deer is a good book that covers everything from how to glass, to scoring a mule deer on the hoof, to what equipment you should get. They have sometimes been treated as a species, but virtually all recent authorities maintain they are subspecies. Author, keith smith, has spent two years taking 1,500 photographs of blacktailed deer and researching everything he could find on california blacktailed deer in preparation for his book blacktailed deer of california.
Wondrously colorful images on this 2 sided vintage 1972 book plate with american and deer roe deer. They are darker in color than the larger mule deer and have an all black tail. Black tailed deer deer art, animal paintings, deer painting. Blacktailed deer change their coat color according to the seasons. In some places, whitetails and mule deer are found sidebyside.
Ecological relationships mule and blacktailed deer have difficulty moving through snow deeper than 30 cm, so they cannot survive in british columbias extensive alpine and subalpine zones in winter. Mature mule deer bucks are on the prowl for hot does and travel great distances to find them. Mating occurs in the fall, and fawns are born in the late spring hammerson, g. Whats the difference between a blacktailed deer and a. Blacktailed deer are a member of the mule deer family and found across the pacific northwest of north america. Scientific classification kingdom animalia phylum chordata class mammalia order artiodactyla family cervidae subfamily capreolinae genus odocoileus species o. Blacktail deer are considered a subspecies of mule deer, which are common throughout much of the west. Ive been looking for books to better understand mule and black tail deer for hunting purposes. Deer must decide which sites will provide nutritious forage. A wildlife management institute book hardcover april 1, 1981. Learn from white tailed deer experts like john weiss and john eberhart.
Blacktailed deer are endemic to the southern gulf islands, as are wolves, cougars and bears. Like all deer, they have 4 toes which end in hooves. They are distributed throughout western north america from the coastal islands of alaska, down the west coast to southern baja mexico and from the northern border of the mexican state of zacatecas, up through the great plains to the canadian provinces of saskatchewan, alberta. Blacktails are a subspecies of mule deer found in western oregon from the coast range east to the cascade mountains. Mule deer publications wafwa western association of fish. Whitetailed deer does, or females, can breed at 6 months of age. Wallmo morphological and physiological characteristics allen e. They are characterized by their long black tail and large ears figure 1. Adult bucks normally weigh 55150 kg 1231 lb, averaging around 92 kg 203 lb, although trophy specimens may weigh up to 210 kg 460 lb. Although mule deer and blacktailed deer are the same species, the mule deers mitochondrial dna, which is passed down through the maternal line, is very close to that of the whitetailed deer and not of the more primitive and ancestral blacktailed deer. Gestation for mule deer is seven months, for whitetailed deer 6 12 months. The blacktail deer then split off a subspecies, the mule deer odocoileus hemionus hemionus, which is the youngest living deer species, arising 10,000 years ago. If startled, blacktailed deer often break into a bouncing, pogosticklike gate called pronking or stotting that allows the deer to move quickly and safely over brushy vegetation and fences. Whitetailed deer by katie marsico, paperback barnes.
On some of these tags, you can hunt columbian black tailed deer as well as mule deer, especially in oregon. Blacktail deer are particularly common on the edges of forests where there is adequate shelter and ample meadowland. An assessment of mule and blacktailed deer habitats and. The even toes ungulates have become and are the most successful group of big herbivores huffman 2006. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. In california, the only overthecounter tags for deer are for blacktails. Mule deer and blacktailed deer collectively called mule deer, odocoileus hemionus are icons of the american west. Blacktailed deer typically spend their entire lives in areas that measure less than 3 square miles. The columbian blacktailed deer, or odocoileus hemionus columbianus, is the smallest, darkest and most common of the three deer species that. Their stomachs allow them to digest a varied diet, including leaves, twigs, fruits and nuts, grass, corn, alfalfa. The goal of this book is to summarize and synthesize the available information on mule deer ecology and management into a useful reference document.
See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader term. Their coat is reddishbrown in summer and brownishgray in winter. Columbian blacktailed deer are smaller and darker than mule deer. Some interesting things about blacktail, mule, and benchleg deer ranges using dna. The mule deer odocoileus hemionus is a deer indigenous to western north america.
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