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White Tailed Deer in Missoula, Montana

White Tailed Deer

white tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Habitat: Grasslands, forests, rivers, creek bottoms

Average Lifespan: 4-5 years

Diet: Leaves, twigs, fruits, berries, plants

Coat grayish-brown in winter, reddish-brown in summer; underside of foot-long tail white; antlers consist of main beams, generally with three to five tines projecting upward; brow tines long; outside of lower hind foot has a small, teardrop-shaped scent gland; mature bucks weigh 250 to 275 lbs. on good range, does 160 to 180. Occupy small home ranges, do not migrate far; mostly nocturnal and secretive; solitary much of the time but form small groups in favored feeding areas; when alarmed or running, erect and wag their tails, causing white underside to flash.

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  • About Missoula
    • About Missoula
    • Where is Missoula
    • Downtown Missoula
    • Glacial Lake Missoula
    • History
    • Lewis & Clark
    • Four Seasons
    • Weather
    • University of Montana
    • Services
    • Relocation
    • A River Runs Through It
    • About Us
  • Things To Do
    • Things To Do
    • Arts & Culture
      • Arts & Culture
      • Attractions
      • Art Galleries
      • Events
      • Museums
      • Theatre
    • Outdoor Recreation
      • Outdoor Recreation
      • Biking
      • Birding
      • Camping
      • Disc Golf
      • Golfing
      • Outfitters
      • Horseback Riding
      • Hiking
    • Explore
      • Explore
      • Day Trips
      • Hot Springs
      • Ghost Towns
      • Gold & Gem Mining
      • Parks
      • Retreats
      • Wildlife
    • Entertainment
      • Entertainment
      • Bars & Nightlife
      • Breweries
      • Casinos
      • Distilleries
      • Events
      • Music
      • Shopping
      • Wineries
      • Food & Drink
    • Water Activities
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      • Fishing
      • Kayaking
      • Lakes
      • Rafting
      • Rivers
      • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
      • Tubing
    • Winter Activities
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      • Cross Country Skiing
      • Ice Fishing
      • Ice Skating
      • Skiing & Snowboarding
      • Sleigh Rides
      • Snowmobiling
      • Snowshoeing
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      • Getting Here
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      • Maps
      • Buses
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      • Taxis
    • Day Trips
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      • Bitterroot Valley
      • Blackfoot Valley
      • Clark Fork Valley
      • Flathead Valley
      • Glacier National Park
      • Seeley Swan Valley
      • Yellowstone National Park
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      • 20 Things To Do In The Winter
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