Deer Sign: Clues to See the Unseen

Deer Sign: Clues to See the Unseen

White-tailed deer are widespread in our area and can be often seen along wooded edges or making a mad dash across the road. Even if you don’t see them, there are signs to look for when hiking in the woods that show their presence. Tracks: Deer tracks show a cloven hoof with 2 long narrow toes around two inches long that are pointy at the top and rounded at the back. A print made in snow or deep mud may have 2 round marks behind the cloven hoof. …