Deer don't hibernate in the winter, so when nighttime temperatures reach frigid lows, they have to find a warm spot to sleep in. When the temperature drops, deer often take shelter sleeping under coniferous trees like pine trees.

How do white tailed deer survive the winter?

The fur in a deer's winter coat is hollow, which allows air to be trapped. ... White-tailed deer also change their behavior to help them survive winter's harsh conditions. They are much less active in the cold months, which slows their metabolism and requires them to eat less and conserve energy.

Where do deer sleep in the winter?

During winter, whitetails prefer to bed in places that are out of the wind and, if possible, that offer thermal cover overhead. Conifer swamps (chiefly cedar, fir, spruce and hemlock) make prime winter bedding areas.