Fawn population offers clues to deer health, the rut
The survival rate for a newborn whitetail fawn in Pennsylvania is around 50%.
Photo courtesy of Steve Sherk Jr.
Local Sports, Outdoors
May 30, 2026

Fawn population offers clues to deer health, the rut

One of the most beautiful sights to see in the wild this time of year is a newborn fawn. So far this...
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