Vermont wildlife
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed deer thrive in Vermont's mixed hardwood forests and farmlands.
See the White-tailed deer up close
Best months
Sep · Oct · Nov
Dawn and dusk in early to mid-autumn are prime times; check the Vermont Fish & Wildlife deer report for local patterns.
Where to look
Green Mountain National Forest (hardwood edges)Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge (fields and forest edges)
Conservation status
Stable and abundant in Vermont forests
Good to know
What do white-tailed deer eat in fall?
They primarily eat acorns, beechnuts, apples, and other mast, along with woody browse from shrubs and trees.
Where is the best place to see them in Vermont?
The best spots are hardwood forest edges in state parks like Green Mountain National Forest or wildlife refuges such as Missisquoi NWR.
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