Deer Data Collection—Part I: Harvest Data
by Robert N. Smith
The two types of deer data most commonly collected are harvest data and observation data. Harvest data are collected from deer killed during the season or found dead at other times. Observation data may be collected at any time, but is generally collected while hunting. |
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Deer Data Collection—Part II: Observation Data
by Brian P. Murphy
When properly collected and analyzed, deer observation data can reveal important details about a herd’s population size, sex ratio, fawn recruitment, age structure, and overall management success. Since relatively few bucks are harvested in many Quality Deer Management (QDM) programs, observation data, particularly on bucks, can be even more useful than harvest data. |
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Whitetails by the Weather
by John Wootters
Twenty years of weather data on whitetails can help you forecast deer movement. |
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Shoot the Moon
by Jeff Murray
Here's how to hunt the lunar phases to bag your best buck ever during this year's rut. |
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