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March 2, 2021Boone, Iowa |  By: Jeremy Werner

Winter and humans having impact on Iowa deer


BOONE, Iowa - The bitter cold and snow this winter is taking a toll on Iowa deer, and unfortunately, humans aren't helping.

Biometrician at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tyler Harms told KXCV/KRNW that people often think it's a good idea to put out piles of corn to help deer during this time of year, but it's not.

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Harms add that it's also important to not set out grains because it changes deer behavior.