Can you mange genetics of wild deer though herd manipulation — killing specific deer — to achieve bigger bucks? That’s a question a lot of hunters and land managers ask and discuss.
Author: Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff
How Whitetail Deer Respond and React to Hunting Pressure
Recent biological studies demonstrate very clearly that white-tailed deer perceive their environment in fine detail and respond immediately to pressure.
Secrets of the Rut: Whitetail Deer Role Reversal
For better hunting success during deer season, it’s critical to understand the role that does play during the process of mate selection known as the rut.
3 Keys to the Science of Whitetail Habitat Management
Want bigger bucks now? This three-step plan from Auburn University Deer Lab sheds light on the best ways to maximize food availability and keep costs low.
This Possibly May Be the Worst Disease Deer Will Encounter
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is one of the most important infectious diseases found in white-tailed deer, and can have a huge impact on populations.
Studies Reveal 5 Surprising Habits of Mature Bucks
White-tailed deer hunting has evolved over the years in a multitude of ways: our tools, goals and strategies for hunting are far different today than they were 30 years ago. The advent of game cameras and their rapid growth in popularity has been a major contributor to this evolution. Hunters today have the ability to peek into the deer woods without disturbing their quarry. They can gather information on movement patterns, feeding times and herd quality with minimal effort.
EXCLUSIVE: Road Warriors: Where Do All the Deer Go?
You’ve put trail cameras all over your property and one buck in particular has snagged your attention. He’s the wide 8-pointer with the split brow tines on the right and a sticker off the left G3 — the one you have photos of throughout the summer licking your mineral block. The one you’ve been careful […]
Exclusive Research: How Much are Deer Patterning Hunters?
What is it about white-tailed deer that makes them so hard to predict? Better yet, how much are deer patterning hunters each season?