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Back to SearchWild Deer Culling Research pt.3 - The Nuts & Bolts of Antler Genetics
Season 1 Episode 18
Do big bucks always have big antlered offspring? How much of a buck's antler size is affected by his sire? Are spikes genetically inferior? We're div…
22 hours ago
Wild Deer Culling Research pt.2 - The Comanche Ranch Study
Season 1 Episode 17
We're picking up where our last episode left off on the topic of deer culling for genetic improvement. Donnie Draeger is joining us to discuss the ic…
2 weeks ago
Wild Deer Culling Research pt.1 - The King Ranch Study
Season 1 Episode 16
Long debated in deer hunting stories, the subject of wild deer culling for genetic improvement is a debate that never dies, but there is a lot of sou…
4 weeks ago
Deer vs Quail: Managing Your Property for Both Species
Season 1 Episode 3
Quality quail habitat can also double as a big buck breeding ground, but you won't make it happen by accident. Dr. Bronson Strickland, Dr. Mark McCon…
1 month ago
Rifle Season Effects On Daylight Deer Activity - Research Results
Season 1 Episode 1
The opener of gun season no doubt alters deer movement, but does it make deer movement nocturnal? This is a common claim among hunters and there is c…
1 month ago
Is Doe Harvest Actually Important?
Season 1 Episode 4
The best habitat in the world can't offset an overabundant deer population. Bronson, Bonner, and Moriah discuss the challenges of maintaining an adeq…
1 month ago
Value and Limitations of Thermal Drone Deer Surveys
Season 1 Episode 5
Thermal drones are all the rage, but they are not a silver bullet and have serious limitations when used to develop deer population estimates. Bronso…
1 month ago
Winter Storm Timber Damage
Season 1 Episode 6
A historical winter storm ripped across the southeast in late January 2026, leveling some forest stands and severely damaging others. This is a pivot…
1 month ago
Do We Need Deer Population Estimates
Season 1 Episode 7
How many deer are on the property you hunt, or state you live in? Do we really need to know these numbers to effectively manage deer populations? Dee…
1 month ago
Making Your Food Plots Work For Quail
Season 1 Episode 8
Most recreational properties in the southeast are covered with food plots. Do these food plots add habitat value for quail, or do they just get in th…
1 month ago