SynopsisTop deer biologists and deer hunting authors discuss how and when hunters should harvest bucks and antlerless deer, and how to ensure a better chance of getting that trophy buck., Informative essays by professional deer biologists. Comprehensive descriptions of viable management programs. Precise methods of evaluating the effectiveness of quality deer management., Provides explanations of deer population biology and genetics and discusses various effective management methods, including harvest strategies, habitat maintenance, and feeding and mineral supplementation for antler production. This title offers direction for maintaining robust deer populations that are in balance with their environment., Informative essays by professional deer biologists Comprehensive descriptions of viable management programs Precise methods of evaluating the effectiveness of quality deer management In Quality Whitetails , Drs. Karl V. Miller and R. Larry Marchinton have assembled the expertise of some of the most knowledgeable white-tailed deer biologists across North America. These authorities provide in-depth explanations of deer population biology and genetics and discuss various effective management methods, including harvest strategies, habitat maintenance, regional issues, and feeding and mineral supplementation for antler production. Designed to help both sportsmen and biologists preserve their natural resources, this guide offers direction for maintaining robust deer populations that are in balance with their environment., Drs Karl V Miller and R Larry Marchinton have assembled the expertise of some of the most knowledgeable white-tailed deer biologists across North America. These authorities provide in-depth explanations of deer population biology and genetics and discuss various effective management methods, including harvest strategies, habitat maintenance, regional issues, and feeding and mineral supplementation for antler production. Designed to help both sportsmen and biologists preserve their natural resources, this guide offers direction for maintaining robust deer populations that are in balance with their environment.
This book was published about 25 years ago as a collection of whitetail deer research articles. The fallacies and old wives tales handed down by generations before us will be dispelled. This much information, and more, is coming at the deer hunter each year since through academic research. You don't know deer until you read this book; after which, you will have developed an incredible thirst for gathering up the most recent scientific information year in and year out.