Snow in Capitol State Forest

[TechJeff]

Looks like Cap state got some snow at the higher elevations with that last storm. Will the deer be doing anything different?

[fishnfur]

I doubt it will change the deer patterns. I think a foot or more that lasts for several days will push them down to where they can find food, but not necessarily below the snowline.  Once melting, the big bucks will likely head right back to their hidey holes.

 I think the snow levels are 2500 ft. for today/tonight, so there's probably more slush than snow by tomorrow - or gone altogether.  Capitol Peak is something like 2200 feet???   Should help a lot with tracking a big buck if it is still on the ground.  Especially so if there's new snow overnight.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

A small amount of snow won't affect deer. But it will make it easier to find fresh sign. I've always found it easier to spot deer with a white background too. A deep snow will move them to different food sources. Many times they'll move into the timber where snow will be less deep. Look for food sources that are above the snow such as huckleberry, blackberry, or lichen in a very heavy snow.

[Mike450r]

snow on the ground especially the roads can really open your eyes to how many animals are out there and how much activity is really going on.

If it isn't all messed up with tire tracks it is pretty impressive how many sets of tracks and prints you will see and give you a better idea of what they are doing.