The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lists six different species of deer that call the state home: the white-tailed deer the mule deer the red deer the fallow deer the sika deer and the Virginia deer.
The white-tailed deer is the most popular and well-known deer in Michigan. It is also the state animal. These deer are found in every county in Michigan. White-tailed deer are slightly smaller than mule deer with a black nose white throat and a white underside of their tail that they flash when they are alarmed. Male deer or bucks can weigh up to 250 pounds while females or does weigh around 160 pounds.
The mule deer gets its name from its big ears that look like those of a mule. Mule deer are slightly larger than white-tailed deer and can weigh up to 300 pounds. They are found in the western and southern Lower Peninsula. Bucks have antlers that fork off into two points.
The red deer is the largest deer in Michigan. It is also the most rare. These deer are not native to Michigan. They were brought here from Europe and released on a farm in the late 1800s. Some of them escaped and began living in the wild. Red deer are found in the southwest corner of the Lower Peninsula. These deer are similar in size to mule deer but they can be distinguished by their reddish-brown coats and antlers that grow straight up and then curve back down.
The fallow deer is another species of deer that is not native to Michigan. These deer were also brought over from Europe and released on the same farm as the red deer. Some of them escaped and began living in the wild. Fallow deer are found in the same area of the southwest Lower Peninsula as red deer. These deer are smaller than red deer and have dark brown coats with white spots. The males have antlers that grow in a curved shape.
The sika deer is the smallest deer in Michigan. It is also the most rare. These deer are native to Asia but they were brought to a farm in the Lower Peninsula in the early 1900s. Some of them escaped and began living in the wild. Sika deer are found in the central and northern Lower Peninsula. These deer are similar in size to whitetail deer but they can be distinguished by their brownish-red coats and antlers that grow in a straight line.
The Virginia deer is the final species of deer in Michigan. These deer are native to the eastern United States. They were brought to a farm in the Lower Peninsula in the early 1900s. Some of them escaped and began living in the wild. Virginia deer are found in the eastern Lower Peninsula. These deer are larger than white-tailed deer and can weigh up to 400 pounds. They have dark brown coats and antlers that grow in a curved shape.
What are the three species of deer in Michigan?
The three species of deer in Michigan are the white-tailed deer the red deer and the fallow deer.
What is the difference between a white-tailed deer and a red deer?
The difference between a white-tailed deer and a red deer is that a white-tailed deer has a white tail while a red deer does not.
What is the difference between a white-tailed deer and a fallow deer?
The difference between a white-tailed deer and a fallow deer is that a white-tailed deer has antlers while a fallow deer does not.
How can you tell a white-tailed deer and a red deer apart?
You can tell a white-tailed deer and a red deer apart by looking at their tails.
If the deer has a white tail it is a white-tailed deer.
If the deer does not have a white tail it is a red deer.
How can you tell a white-tailed deer and a fallow deer apart?
You can tell a white-tailed deer and a fallow deer apart by looking at their antlers.
If the deer has antlers it is a white-tailed deer.
If the deer does not have antlers it is a fallow deer.
Where do deer live in Michigan?
Deer live in Michigan in forests woods and fields.
Which deer is the most common in Michigan?
The most common deer in Michigan is the white-tailed deer.
Which deer is the least common in Michigan?
The least common deer in Michigan is the red deer.
How many deer are in Michigan?
There is no definitive answer to this question as the deer population in Michigan is constantly changing.
Do all deer in Michigan have white tails?
No not all deer in Michigan have white tails.
The only deer in Michigan with white tails are the white-tailed deer.
Do all deer in Michigan have antlers?
No not all deer in Michigan have antlers.
The only deer in Michigan with antlers are the white-tailed deer.
What do deer eat in Michigan?
Deer in Michigan eat a variety of things including plants fruits and nuts.
What is the hunting season for deer in Michigan?
The hunting season for deer in Michigan runs from September to January.
How many deer can a hunter kill in Michigan?
A hunter can kill up to three deer in Michigan.
What is the fine for killing a deer out of season in Michigan?
The fine for killing a deer out of season in Michigan is $500.
