Snowshoe hares like to nibble on the protein-rich buds of young hardwoods, but especially spruce and fir. These 10- 15-year-old saplings have low, dense boughs that help the hares hide from predators.

According to “Management and Biology of Snowshoe Hares in Pennsylvania 2024-2033″ by Emily Boyd, a state small game mammal biologist, snowshoe hares in Pennsylvania are restricted to areas ...

Snowshoe hares like to nibble on the protein-rich buds of young hardwoods, but especially spruce and fir. These 10- 15-year-old saplings have low, dense boughs that help the hares hide from predators.