Whitetails are the most studied – and hunted – wildlife species in North America. The National Deer Association helps fund scientific research that can help you be a more effective hunter and deer manager, and we’ll share the latest knowledge with our members.

Run, Jump and Play: a Look at Deer Agility and Jollity

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Faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? While it may seem to the average deer hunter that whitetails have supernatural abilities akin to our favorite comic book hero, deer do regularly use their speed and agility to navigate dangerous situations; like escaping from …

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10 Weird Whitetails Join The Freak Deer Collection

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Because our messages and mission are founded on proven science, QDMA has built a reputation over 31 years for knowledge and credibility – which means, among other things, that our members turn to us when they encounter something they can’t explain. We could almost staff a full-time Department of Mysteries just to respond to queries …

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The Seneca White Deer Herd

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One of the most interesting things about whitetails is the great variety in their appearance. Regional differences in size and anatomy, the seemingly limitless variations in antler characteristics and occasional abnormalities like vestigial ivory teeth have long fueled fascinating conversations around deer camp. Recently, I had the opportunity to check out a herd of deer …

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Yes, EHD is Bad. But CWD is Worse

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If you follow the QDMA on social media or keep up with the content we share on our website and in our magazine, you know that we are putting a lot of emphasis on the seriousness of chronic wasting disease (CWD). We want hunters to understand the disease and the implications it could have on …

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