When living in the Pacific Northwest, especially near and around old growth forests, it is common to see deer year round. They are a great guide for finding water resources in the middle of the woods!

Fun facts: These beautiful creatures loose their antlers due to biological changes which are important to understand when you call them neighbors. Antlers range in size and some female deer (caribou) even have them! Antler size is also connected to health.

How healthy are the deer in your nearest forests? Here is an interesting article that offers many insights about the subject: “A dozen (more) facts about antlers”.