Deer and Deer Hunting heads down south to see Auburn University — one of the most advanced deer research facilities in the country.
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The Reality of Cull Bucks | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
Dan Schmidt sits down with whitetail expert Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff and gets his take on whether or not the cull buck exists, scientifically speaking.
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 3
Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff and Dan Schmidt talk about how the pressure of what (or what not) to shoot is taking the joy out of hunting.
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.
Five (More) Things Land Managers are Getting Wrong | Part 2
One of the top wildlife ecologists at the Auburn University Deer Lab discusses what other things hunting land managers can improve on for better success come hunting season.
5 Things Hunting Land Managers Are Doing Wrong | Part 1
One of the top wildlife ecologists at the Auburn University Deer Lab discusses five things hunting land managers are doing wrong, including hinge-cutting practices, soil testing and more.
How Hunters Can Keep Young Bucks From Dispersing
Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of the Auburn University Deer Lab explains what researchers have learned about deer dispersal behavior in relation to antlerless harvest strategies.
How to Completely Eliminate Wild Hogs From an Area
By leaving even a single pig behind, all of your efforts will be a waste. Here’s how to completely remove wild pigs from an area.