White-tailed deer are plentiful throughout the Rocheport area. They browse garden plants, ornamental shrubs, and agricultural fields. Most active at dawn and dusk. During the November rut, bucks are more frequently seen crossing roads — use extra caution driving. Fawns (born May–June) are sometimes found alone in tall grass; they are not abandoned.
White-tailed Deer
Town edges, particularly near the river bluffs
Odocoileus virginianus
- Habitat: Forest edges, gardens, and open woodland
- Season: Year-round (most active dawn and dusk)
- Where to find: Town edges, particularly near the river bluffs