Author: David C. Guynn, Jr.

PhD, Clemson University, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

A deer eating plants in a clearing in the forest

Effects of Deer Herbivory on Hardwood Forests in the Piedmont of South Carolina

by Calvin N Norman, John Thrift, Susan T. Guynn, David C. Guynn, Jr. and Donald Hagan
November 18, 2020November 4, 2026

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations have reached unprecedented numbers in parts of the United States.1 Elevated deer populations result in increased herbivory pressure (feeding on plants), which decreases plant species richness (number of species) and…

A Key for Aging White-Tailed Deer Using the Tooth Replacement and Wear Technique

by Susan T. Guynn, William F. Moore and David C. Guynn, Jr.
October 9, 2020November 4, 2026

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are the most hunted and economically important game species in North America.1 Deer population management is important to maintain the health of deer herds and to protect their habitats from the…