Deer

If you’re wondering whether your deer meat is safe, trust your senses. Bad venison usually hits you with a sour or rotten smell, looks gray or green instead of that deep red, or just feels slimy. Notice a strong off-odor, weird color, or slippery feel? Get rid of the meat — those are big warning…

Maybe you love venison for that lean, wild flavor—honestly, it’s hard to beat. Still, eating deer meat comes with some real downsides you shouldn’t ignore. You risk exposure to parasites, bacteria, lead from bullets, and, though rare, the serious threat of chronic wasting disease if you don’t handle or test the meat properly. Wild game…

Let’s just say it upfront: wolves definitely eat deer, and in a lot of places, deer make up a big chunk of their diet. Wolves go after deer because a single deer offers plenty of meat for the whole pack, sometimes enough to last days. This article will dig into how wolves hunt, why deer…

You want to enjoy venison without stressing about your liver. Deer meat can be lean and pretty nutritious, but it’s worth keeping an eye on cholesterol, parasites, and especially organ meats like liver, since those can affect your health. If you stick to lean cuts and cook them well, venison probably won’t harm a healthy…

You might spot a deer sniffing around your yard, eyeing some fruit, and wonder—will it go for a banana? Yes — deer will eat bananas if they find them, but bananas just aren’t a natural or ideal food for wild deer. If you’re curious about why deer try bananas, what actually happens when they eat…

Maybe you want deer hanging around your land. Or maybe you’d prefer they steer clear. Either way, it helps to know what actually brings them in. Deer love easy access to good food, safe bedding, and water. If you focus on the right plants, enticing scents, and solid cover, you’ll check all their boxes. This…

You’d probably expect deer to munch only on plants, right? Well, sometimes they surprise us. Yes — on rare occasions, deer will eat rodents or other animal matter, usually when plants or key minerals run low. But don’t get the wrong idea—this isn’t common, and it doesn’t mean deer are out there hunting like foxes…

You might spot deer meat or even deer poop near your house or out on walks with your dog. Deer meat itself isn’t toxic to dogs, but it can cause issues if it’s raw, spoiled, heavily salted or spiced, or crawling with bacteria or parasites. Keep an eye out for an upset stomach, allergic reactions,…

So, your dog just ate part of a deer—or maybe some deer poop. First things first: try to stay calm, but don’t wait around. Keep an eye out for vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or any trouble breathing. If you see any of those, call your vet. Most dogs will get through this with just some close…

Ever spotted a tiny fawn tucked away in tall grass and wondered if it’s been abandoned? Most baby deer stick with their mother for about a year, even though they start weaning at 3–4 months. For weeks at a time, the doe leaves them hidden while she forages nearby. It’s helpful to know this so…