Ontario Hunting License Practice Exam

What is the preferred cover of white-tailed deer?

1. Sandy soil to construct their underground homes

2. Thick brush piles and cedar swamps

3. Dense brush and heavily wooded areas

4. Open fields

The correct answer is: Dense brush and heavily wooded areas

White-tailed deer prefer dense brush and heavily wooded areas as cover because these areas provide protection and shelter against predators, as well as a food source. They are also able to blend in with their surroundings in these areas, making it easier for them to hide and escape danger. Sandy soil does not provide enough protection and is not a suitable cover for white-tailed deer. Thick brush piles and cedar swamps can also provide cover, but they are not the preferred cover as they are not as abundant and do not provide as much food as dense brush and heavily wooded areas. Open fields do not provide enough coverage or protection for white-tailed deer and are therefore not the preferred cover.