Stinger-Hunter Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Not sure if this was posted on here yet, but I just read through about 15 blog posts from this study. The goals and objectives for this study address the information needs and research questions of each collaborator. Test the assumption that FIA categorical deer impact levels accurately reflect the effect of deer browsing on forest conditions. Identify modifications that could improve the accuracy of monitoring programs of forest conditions in relation to deer browsing. Evaluate the effectiveness of DMAP to increase antlerless harvest in a local area. Monitor hunter behavior and attitudes in response to changes in deer abundance. Test the ability of DCNR’s Vegetation Impact Protocol to detect changes in vegetation in response to changes in deer abundance. Current funding will support the project for the period 2013-2017. Four study areas (see maps), ranging in size from 25 to 40 square miles, have been selected – one each in Rothrock State Forest and Bald Eagle State Forest and two in Susquehannock State Forest. Movements of male and female deer, reports on weather related movements, rut movements, hunter pressure, and the like. Read through some of the blog posts beginning in 2013. Here are a few: New! Fawn Survival Study Super Smart Bucks The bucks that survive rifle season do something in common. We show you one of their secrets that we discovered. Crazy, Crazy, Crazy!! November 21, 2014 It's the rut. Watch what these bucks do during the peak of breeding! The Predictable Buck November 7, 2014 This buck is right where he was in September. But he still reveals something about deer movements. Watch the video on his deer movements!! Deer and Rain April 7, 2015 How did our readers think rain affected deer movements in October? And what did the deer do? The Moon and Deer... "Survey says!" March 18, 2015 What has past research discovered about the moon and deer movements? And what do our readers think? Read on to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Amazing! Love this type of research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Great research. I'd really like to see it performed on deer 3.5 and older though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Gonna have to come back on the computer and look at the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Great research. I'd really like to see it performed on deer 3.5 and older though. Got that right Pat; I'd like to see that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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