White-tailed Deer

Description:

White-tail deer is a large brown or gray mammal that has a white tail it lifts when running. They are reddish brown in summer and grayish brown in winter. They about 2 to 3 feet tall. Males weigh 100 to 300 pounds, females weigh 85 to 130 pounds.

Habitat:

Spotted near South Tamarac Lake. They live in forests, wood lots, fields, and prairies.

Notes:

White-tailed deer are Minnesota's most popular big game animal. They can be found in every Minnesota county and adapts well to most surroundings.