Mule Deer Quiz

What is the record antler spread for mule deer?

• 47.5 inches

• 40 inches

• 50 inches

• 45 inches

When does the mule deer breeding season peak?

• Mid-April

• Mid-February

• Late December

• Mid-November

How long is the gestation period for mule deer?

• 3 months

• 5 months

• 9 months

• 7 months

What is the average fawn crop in the Trans-Pecos?

• 55%

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

What influences mule deer fawn survival?

• All of the above

• Weather

• Predation

• Habitat quality

When are mule deer antlers shed?

• Mid-November to Mid-February

• Mid-January to Mid-April

• Late December to Late March

• Early February to Early May

What is the main item in the diet of mule deer?

• Browse

• Succulents

• Forbs

• Grasses

How far apart should water supplies be for optimum distribution of mule deer?

• 4.5-5 miles

• 2.5-3 miles

• 1-1.5 miles

• 3.5-4 miles

What is the population estimate for mule deer in the Trans-Pecos?

• 1 per 125 acres

• 1 per 50 acres

• 1 per 75 acres

• 1 per 100 acres

What is the desirable buck-doe ratio if the mule deer population is stable?

• 1:4

• 1:2

• 1:1

• 1:3