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Rubs, Scrapes, and UV Light: What Deer See That We Don’t, with Daniel DeRose-Broeckert
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with University of Georgia graduate student Daniel DeRose-Broeckert about his fascinating new deer vision research. What Daniel discovered is that rubs and scrapes actually…
read moreBucks, Does, and Dewclaws: Clearing Up One of Hunting’s Biggest Myths
At NDA, we frequently share emerging science that sometimes shatters old beliefs about deer, so we’re accustomed to hearing from skeptical hunters who are reluctant to let go of time-honored ideas. Lots of hunters have…
read moreThe Benefits of Balancing Deer With the Carrying Capacity of Their Habitat
“Carrying capacity” is an often-used concept in deer management discussions. Biologists, managers and hunters routinely refer to the carrying capacity of an area, or whether a deer herd is above or below this magical point….
read more5 Forest Wildlife Species That Benefit When Hunters Improve Deer Habitat
Deer are valuable for many reasons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates big game hunting provides over 250,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion in federal, state and local taxes annually. Whitetails provide American families…
read moreResearch: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates. It’s a…
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