> Deer populations are not limited by resources, rather by the number of predators. Harsh winters (extreme cold and/or sustained icy conditions) can definitel

> Deer populations are not limited by resources, rather by the number of predators. Harsh winters (extreme cold and/or sustained icy conditions) can definitely limit deer populations as well, both directly (starvation) and indirectly (weakened deer become ill or easier targets for predators).