Winter got off to a very warm start but as always winter cold and snow has arrived. After watching all this record amount snow piling up many people question whether it is necessary to feed deer and other wildlife. Supplemental feeding is not necessary to sustain wildlife populations and most wildlife experts advise against it. Backyard bird feeding during winter months is acceptable as long as the birds are fed until warmer weather becomes apparent in spring. People should keep in mind that deer and other wildlife are wild animals and have adapted to cope to the sometimes harsh winter weather, including deep snow, cold temperatures and high winds. Supplemental wildlife feeding does not...
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