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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 2008 - Deer Harvest Trends by Kip Adams "Interest in Quality Deer Management (QDM) has increased dramatically during the past decade and many states have implemented regulations to improve the health and quality of their deer herd(s) and habitat(s). Such regulations include buck harvest restrictions to reduce the harvest rate of yearlings and allow more bucks to reach older age classes, and increased antlerless opportunities designed to balance deer herds with the habitat." <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2008 - Evolution of a Small Property by Jim Jenzano "Our Pennsylvania hunting camp began in 1967 when my father, Joseph Jenzano, purchased 13 acres of land. Over the years he continued to add more land that adjoined our original property, and today we own 190 acres of mixed farmland and woods in north-central Pennsylvania" <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 2008 - Habitat Management by Kip Adams "Quality Deer Management (QDM) continues to increase in popularity across North America. As hunters develop a more complete understanding of QDM, the importance of habitat quality takes a larger role." <<more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2007 - Deer-Vehicle Collisions by Kip Adams "Some areas within the whitetail's range in the U.S. have low deer densities but many have abundant or overabundant herds. Overabundant herds cause hundreds of millions in damage each year to the forestry and agricultural industries" <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 2007 - Do-It-Yourself Deer Surveys by Jason R. Snavely "Few topics related to white-tailed deer are discussed by a more diverse segment of society than are population levels. Deer numbers, whether defined at the local, county or state level affect each of us in some way." <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 2007 - The "Modern" Deer Hunter by Kip Adams "Webster's dictionary defines modern as "characteristic of recent times." With respect to hunting, then what is a modern deer hunter? Is it a hunter who wears the most recent camouflage pattern?" <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2007 - Suburban QDM by Kip Adams "Urban and suburban deer management are among the most pressing challenges for state wildlife agencies and local municipalities. Many states struggle to reduce and/or maintain deer populations at appropriate levels in rural areas even with the willing aid of hunters. Some deer populations are difficult to control even with property access, proficient hunters and favorable hunting seasons and bag limits." <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2006 - Is Culling Necessary? by Kip Adams "Today many hunters are implementing deer management programs aimed at increasing the average age of bucks and the nutritional level for the deer herd. As they begin seeing more 2½ and older bucks, many managers become interested in improving the third piece of the antler formula - genetics." <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 2006 - Apples for Deer by Kent Kammermeyer "Nothing remains static. I evolved from growing apples for people 15 years ago to growing apples for wildlife today. What's the difference? Its huge. My home orchard in 1986 had Lodi, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious apple trees." <<more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2006 - Social Stress of an Overpopulated Deer Herd by Jason R. Snavely "Whether they are willing to admit it or not, most deer hunters want high deer populations on the areas they hunt. This is a natural desire since frequent interactions with deer are what they seek." <<more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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