Cover: White-tailed deer seek shelter in areas that provide cover and protection from predators, weather and other disturbances. These cover areas include forests, thickets of vegetation and tall grasses.
What kind of shelter does a white tailed deer need?
Bed: White-tailed Deer make a depression known as a ''bed'' in tall grass, ferns, and young growth. They select a spot that provides concealment and protection from the sun and wind. When the does have fawns, they will clean and prepare the bed beforehand. Deer will visit these beds every 4 to 6 hours, bedding at night and throughout the day. Deer tend to stay within 100 yards of their bed during day light.