Whitetailed deer spread southward into Utah
In Utah. Whitetail deer influx brings mixed reaction.
Officials worry about impact on mule deer; others excited to see new species. By Brett Prettyman. The Salt Lake Tribune.
Mule deer are more susceptible to land use changes than whitetails, putting muleys at a disadvantage.

Ralph Maughan
Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is President of the Western Watersheds Project.
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