In today’s podcast, Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff answers questions about controlled burns, how to create more and better food sources for deer, and more.
Tag: Auburn University
A Time to Talk | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
Opinions clash as Dan Schmidt moderates a discussion of all things whitetail hunting between Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff and Ted Nugent.
Why the Cull Buck is a Myth | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University discuss whether or not the “cull” buck exists, scientifically speaking that is.
Wild Pigs, Other Invasives Cost U.S. $1.2 Trillion
An Auburn University researcher has co-authored a study that found the economic costs of biological invasions in the U.S. have wreaked havoc on the country’s habitat and small-game populations.
Auburn University Deer Research | Land of Whitetail
Deer and Deer Hunting heads down south to see Auburn University — one of the most advanced deer research facilities in the country.
Hogs and Hog Hunting | Land of Whitetail
Auburn University is leading the way in regards to studying the impacts of feral hogs on other species — particularly white-tailed deer.
Gender Ratios | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff explain their beliefs on whitetail sex ratios and provide scientific insights into buck-to-doe ratios within a whitetail herd.
The Truth About Cull Bucks | Part 2
Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff and Dan Schmidt discuss cull bucks and the most overlooked aspect of deer management in this episode of Deer Talk Now.
Quiz: Can You Age These Deer?
Auburn University’s Deer Lab needs your help! Take this short quiz to help determine how accurately viewers classify images of whitetails.
How to Classify White-tailed Deer on Trail Cameras
The Auburn University Deer Lab describes how whitetails can often be misclassified on trail cameras and how to correctly calculate buck-to-doe ratios.