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US States Where You Won’t Encounter White-Tailed Deer

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Author Jen Fitschen, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

A baby fawn white-tailed deer standing and looking at the camera
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In the United States, White-Tailed Deer are abundant. Yet, some states don’t host them. This post explores states where these deer are absent.

Alaska

Female White-tailed deer. Image via Depositphotos

Alaska’s harsh winters and rugged terrain are too extreme for White-Tailed Deer. Instead, you’ll find moose and caribou roaming the vast wilderness, thriving in the cold climate.

California

White-tailed deer looking straight at the camera. Image via Depositphotos

California is home to Mule Deer, not White-Tailed Deer. The varied landscapes, from deserts to forests, support many wildlife species, but White-Tailed Deer aren’t among them.

Nevada

White-tailed deer in a field. Image via Depositphotos

Nevada’s arid desert environment isn’t suitable for White-Tailed Deer. The state’s wildlife includes Bighorn Sheep and wild horses, adapted to the dry, rugged conditions.

Oregon

Columbian White-Tailed Deer
Grazing white-tailed deer. Image via Depositphotos

Oregon hosts Black-Tailed Deer, a close relative of the White-Tailed Deer. Dense forests and coastal ranges provide a habitat for these unique and resilient deer species.

Conclusion

White-tailed deer. Image via Depositphotos

While White-Tailed Deer are widespread, they don’t inhabit every state. Alaska, California, Nevada, and Oregon are notable for their absence, offering other unique wildlife instead.

Information sourced from World Population Review.

What do deer eat?

Baby White-tailed deer. Image via Depositphotos

Deer primarily eat plants. Their diet includes leaves, grass, fruits, and nuts. In the winter, they may eat bark and twigs when other food is scarce.

How long do deer live?

A white-tailed deer fawn standing on a hill. Image via Depositphotos

Deer in the wild usually live for 6 to 14 years. Their lifespan can be influenced by factors like predation, disease, and availability of food.

Do deer migrate?

White-tailed deer. Image via Depositphotos

Some species of deer migrate to find food or better living conditions. For example, mule deer in North America often move between higher and lower elevations with the seasons.

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