Below are some facts:

• On warm summer days, deer feed during the first few hours of daylight and again after sundown

• In winter, tempertures above freezing have the same effect on deer as warm summer days. This is due to their warm winter coats

• When the temperature falls from freezing to around 0 degrees, the deer will find sheleter, sunny areas that are out of the wind

• Below zero tempertures cause deer to lose heat rapidly, resulting in loner feeding periods

• On windy days (above 15mph) deer remain in a constant alart status. This is because the wind alters their ability to smell and hear danger

• Light rain, snow, and sleet do not affect deer behavior. They remain active during this time. Heavy precipitation causes them to seek out some sort of protection

• During a full moon, deer may not feed until dark. During the new moon, deer may begin feeding earlier because of the lack of light

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