骡子 deer are found throughout 内华达 in many types of habitats, including neighborhoods and backyards. The 黑尾鹿 gets its name from the size of its mule-like ears. 骡子 deer are very popular game 动物 in 内华达. The breeding season, called “rut,” typically occurs in November. 女 deer, called does, typically give birth to one or two offspring in late spring 或者初夏. Only the males, or bucks, have antlers. 他们每隔一段时间 一年. 骡子 deer migrate annually from high mountain habitats where they summer, to lower elevations in the winter, to avoid deep snow and to find food. 骡子 deer are the primary food source for cougars.  As such, cougars follow deer during their annual migrations. 它们可以是 seen throughout 今年 and are mainly active at dusk and dawn. 在冬天，它们 may be active throughout the day. They are surprisingly powerful and quick 动物.

If you have an encounter with aggressive wildlife, please alert the Sheriff’s office near you or call the 内华达 Department of 野生动物.  

内华达 Department of 野生动物 (775) 688-1506