Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University discuss whether or not the “cull” buck exists, scientifically speaking that is.
Tag: cull buck
Why Culling Bucks Doesn’t Actually Help Herd Genetics
Hunters have long talked of ‘culling’ whitetails. But is this theory that culling can impact antler genetics fact or fiction?
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.
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 1
Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff discuss whether cull bucks help herd genetics or if it’s all just a myth.
If This is a Cull Buck, I’m Davy Crockett!
Note: Deer & Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt has just returned from a week-long rut hunt near Eldorado, Texas. This is the fourth installment of a five-part blog series on his adventure. Check back each day this week for updates. It doesn’t matter where you hunt in this state, Texas offers some of the most incredible […]