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GAP Analysis Predicted Distribution Map

Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)

Species Code: ODHE

Breeding Range Map The green area shows the predicted habitats for breeding only. © NatureMapping Program + enlarge map Predicted breeding range = Core Habitat = Marginal Habitat   Fact Sheet: Basic | Advanced | Español | Species Comparison Breeding Range Map The green area shows the predicted habitats for breeding only. The habitats were identified using 1991 satellite imagery, other datasets and experts throughout the state, as part of the Washington Gap Analysis Project.   Observations | Historic GAP points

Habitat

Mule Deer are found throughout Washington, including the islands, in hardwood and coniferous forests, dense shrubs or other young successional stages with small trees or shrubs. They are also found in meadows, and grasslands, including alpine meadows, near forest. The availability of browse in forest understory is important for them.

All zones are core. All habitats in forested and alpine zones are good habitat except bare ground, developed, agriculture, and estuarine. In the steppe zones, good habitats are forest, water/wetlands, tree savanna, and shrub lands. Grasslands, sparse vegetation, and shrub savanna are adequate habitat.

Translated from the Washington Gap Analysis Mammal Volume by Dave Lester
Design by Tim Knight; Photo: Nature Pics