no photo — written note
Animals
Rubs, scrapes, browse lines and heart-shaped tracks record deer even when none are in sight.
Field facts
HabitatForest edges, old fields, wetland margins
RangeStatewide
When to lookRubs and scrapes peak October to December
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFeral hog rooting — churned soil rather than clipped browse
Field note: A browse line at chest height shows how many deer a woodland is carrying.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Read sign from the trail; do not disturb bedding areas.
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