The Whitetail Deer is a crafty animal with a keen sense of survival. We hope these facts will help make you a more successful hunter. If I have learned anything from hunting the whitetails of Texas it is that they are like people, each with his or her own personality and spirit.
Deer are the only animals that grow antlers.
They have adapted to virtually every land habitat, from dry deserts to woodlands, prairies, marshes, and Arctic regions. Usually branched, antlers serve as weapons and as sexual ornaments. The male deer sheds its antlers every year between January and April. As the deer matures, the antlers become longer and acquire more points. A diet that includes certain minerals and vitamins is essential for normal antler growth.