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Cryptorchid Bucks, Antlered Does, And Other Rare Deer Defy the Ordinary |

Every year a lucky few deer hunters are fortunate enough to encounter rare deer that defy the usual patterns of antler growth and reproductive biology.

The Many Coat Colors of White-tailed Deer: Albino, Piebald, Melanistic and More

There are so many color variations in deer, it can be tough to keep them all straight. This guide explains the differences in albino, white, piebald and more.

This “Frosty” Silver Buck Has Biologists Stumped. See the Photos.

This rare deer doesn't seem to fit any of the known color phases of whitetails. Check out multiple years of photos of this rare, frosty buck.

Bucks, Does, and Dewclaws: Clearing Up One of Hunting’s Biggest Myths

What Does a Deer With CWD Look Like? Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild Whitetails

Can you tell if a deer has chronic wasting disease (CWD) just by lo...

What Does a Deer With CWD Look Like? | National Deer Association

2026 52 Weeks Of Prizes Calendar | National Deer Association

Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

Become a Better Hunting Mentor

Mentoring is all about teaching someone to be a successful hunter a...

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Resource Center | National Deer Association

Two Does, One Lesson: The Value of CWD Testing

For hunters in CWD zones, submitting deer for CWD testing helps monitor and fight the disease while minimizing the human health risks.

Which Deer Catch and Spread CWD Fastest, and Why?

Understanding which deer catch, spread and die of CWD fastest is important, because you can help manage the disease and the deer population in affected areas.

Whitetail Rut: Fact vs. Fiction — and How to Capitalize on It, With Kip Adams