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Spikes - Shoot don't shoot? What is the answere Juvenile-to-Adult Antler Development in White-Tailed Deer in South Texas Ben H. Koerth, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Tx Dr. James C. Kroll, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Tx - Our results suggest there is no predictable relationship between a male's first set of antlers and those produced at maturity in a free-living enviroment......... - We found no phenotypic basis for removing young males based on number of points on their first set of antlers as part of a genetic improvement strategy....... Read more... |
Wildlife disease debate heats up By CHRIS MERRILL Star-Tribune environment reporter Monday, October 20, 2008 8:35 PM MDT LANDER -- At the heart of the story are a sick moose, a regional forester, a state agency, a mutated protein and five conservation organizations. And they all could influence, in different ways, the future of elk feedgrounds in Wyoming....... Dr. Deer’s position on this is: For several years now, the wildlife profession in general has been against feeding deer. Some states even have laws against it. Yet, when hunter opportunity is threatened by winter kill...... Read more... |
Trail Cameras: Toys No More By Dr. James Kroll & Ben H. Koerth Sure, it's a lot of fun to set out a camera or two and try to capture an image of a big buck. Some hunters even have used them to pinpoint good stand sites. But these devices hold so much more potential. Read more... |
Burning for Bigger Buck’s By Dr. James C. Kroll & Ben Koerth One of the most cost-effective ways to manage to set the woods on fire. Here’s how to do wildlife without hurting people or property. One four-letter word, perhaps more than into the hearts of “civilized” man: FIRE! Read more... |