A closer look at how white-tailed doe social hierarchy traits and dispersal behavior might be a main culprit in the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Tag: does
Dimorphism in Deer: The Differences Between Bucks and Does
A comprehensive look at sexual dimorphism in white-tailed deer and how the differences define bucks and does across North America.
Know Doe Family Groups to Kill Mature Bucks
If you want to get an early jump on hunting big bucks this fall, focus on the dominant family groups of does. They are the ones that are most likely to go into estrus first.
Buck Fawns in the Harvest: Tragic Loss or Necessary Evil?
Are concerns about antlerless seasons decimating buck populations legitimate or unfounded? The truth lies in the statistics.
Keys to Proper Doe Management | Land of Whitetail
The team provides senior-level insights on managing antlerless deer populations for better habitat and better hunting.
Determining Doe Harvesting for Better Habitats
An important strategy that’s missed with a lot of hunters is doe harvesting. How many does should you harvest each year? Steve Bartylla discusses how you can determine a number to improve your hunting grounds.
Destination Whitetail: Illinois Doe Management Hunt
Follow along with Steve Bartylla as he practices doe management on a property that he manages in Illinois.
Old Does May Be the Smartest Deer in the Woods
We all love big bucks because they certainly are smart, crafty and majestic. But truth be told, they have nothing on wise, old does. Hunting them is tough.
Some of My Favorite Trophies are Does
I’m often troubled, while eavesdropping on hunters discussing the “harvest” of white-tailed does. Too often does are discussed in the same terms as picking backyard vegetables. Worse yet, often addressed by wannabe deer managers like weeds in that garden; an inconvenience in need of removal. I have a little more respect for whitetails, even does, […]
Alsheimer: One Tough Mother – The Whitetail’s Protective Instincts
By Charles J. Alsheimer Summer is going by quickly and healthy young deer are growing fast. Now in early August, Northern fawns can weigh 40 pounds or more and travel with their mother wherever she goes. This is a time of exploration for them. Since they have become stronger and more independent, fawns spend a lot of […]