New Yorkers are spotting deer with rough, patchy coats and worrying it’s a disease. The DEC told us why this is happening.
The New York State DEC is letting concerned residents know why some deer in New York look “rough.”
Earlier this year, Hudson Valley Post reported that Experts Are Stunned As New York Deer Linked To Mass Deaths. However, that doesn’t have anything to do with the deer’s coat.
Why Do Deer In New York Have “Rough Coat”
According to the New York State DEC, many concerned New Yorkers have reached out after spotting deer with what they say is “rough coat conditions.” An example is seen in the DEC-provided photo above…