“We very rarely see elk populations affected by a hard winter. But we see that fairly often with mule deer,” said Fish and ...

For many of us, deer are synonymous with winter. Whether it's because of Santa's reindeer or because we've grown accustomed ...

Deer grow a thick winter coat composed of hollow guard hairs that trap air for insulation, as detailed by the National Park Service. This coat, along with a dense underfur, helps retain body heat.