Recreation's Effects on Eastern Mammals (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption White-tailed deer, shown in a camera trap image from the study, were detected less often at sites where hunting was allowed. However, deer did not avoid hiking trails, even those that were most heavily used. Credit Roland Kays Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.