1. SEASONAL
DISTRIBUTION
PATTERNS OF
DEER

2. WHY I CHOSE THIS Have always liked learning about deer patterns
Research might be able to tell if something is affecting the deer

3. Hypothesis
Deer distribution and feeding patterns will change as a result of changing seasons.

4. METHODS Quadrat 1.) Field station was divided into 50 quadrat
2.) chose sites based of habitat
3.) walked in a straight line in quadrat
4.) recorded any deer sign
5.) after done w/ transect, paced off,
walked next transect

5. Spring samples, open field

6. Spring sample, woods

7. Spring sample, creek bottom

8. Winter sample, woods

9. Winter sample, stream

10. Winter sample, open field

11. Conclusion
Insufficient data was collected to accept or reject the hypothesis.
Anecdotal observations indicate deer are feeding more heavily in spring, particularly in the open field.
Future research should focus on sampling more quadrats and collecting data prior to the deer hunt.