Even though California has the biggest population and some of the biggest cities in the country, 97 percent of its land is rural. And about 24 percent of it is protected as public wilderness.

This wildlife feature follows the mule deer from its first on-screen appearance, beginning with its distinctive ears and immediate alert behavior. As the episode moves into antler biology, researchers ...

Mule deer may look calm and harmless, but their antlers reveal a high-stakes world built on dominance and survival. This video explores how antlers function as both status symbols and weapons, shaping ...

Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife assesses large game populations. This data informs management plans designed to maintain healthy herd populations, guide hunting seasons and license allocations, ...

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Every fall, Arizona’s wild areas are full of energy as thousands of white-tailed deer enter the rut—their annual mating season. Fueled by instinct and testosterone, bucks throw caution to the wind in ...