Deer Survey

Two sets of eyes shine in the background as Cody Roberts, a Biology graduate student from Southeast Missouri State University, records the data from the deer during Tuesday's deer survey in Cape Girardeau. These deer were spotted on a hillside along Old Hopper Road. (Laura Simon)

This group of deer was spotted along Julie Drive during Tuesday's deer survey. (Laura Simon)

Those participating in Tuesday's deer survey gather inside the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Cape Girardeau to finalize the plans of the survey before heading into the field. (Laura Simon)

Missouri Department of Conservation biologist Matt Bowyer shines his spot along Hopper Road during Tuesday's deer survey in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Those participating in Tuesday's deer survey gather outside the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Cape Girardeau to do an equipment check before heading out on the town for the survey. (Laura Simon)

Cody Roberts, a Biology graduate student from Southeast Missouri State University, records the data as Bob Gillespie, top left, and Matt Bowyer, right, spot a group of deer off of Farrar Drive during Tuesday's deer survey in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Those participating in Tuesday's deer survey gather outside the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Cape Girardeau to do an equipment check before heading out on the town for the survey. (Laura Simon)

Those participating in Tuesday's deer survey gather inside the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Cape Girardeau to finalize the plans of the survey before heading into the field. (Laura Simon)

This doe was spotted in a backyard along Julie Drive during Tuesday's deer survey. (Laura Simon)

Those participating in Tuesday's deer survey gather outside the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Cape Girardeau before heading out for the survey. (Laura Simon)