Quality Whitetails: The why and how of Quality Deer Management

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Karl V. Miller, R. Larry Marchinton
Stackpole Books, 2007 - 322 páginas
- 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.
 

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Introduction
1
How Quality Deer Management Works
7
Starting Out
19
Guidelines for a Successful Hunting Club
24
Harvest Strategies
47
Common Misconceptions
58
Evaluating the Plan
66
A Primer
81
Genetics
169
PoorQuality Habitats
189
The NorthCentral States
206
Wisconsins Sandhill Wildlife Area
208
The Northeast
234
A Proud Tradition
249
Stories around the Firepot
270
Ethics for the Future
288

Age and Quality Relationships
103
The Spike Question
112
Deer Sociobiology
118
Habitat Management and Supplemental Feeding
129
Mineral Supplementation for Antler Production
155
Acknowledgments
293
About the Authors
296
Literature Cited
300
Application Form
319
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R. Larry Marchinton is a professor emeritus at the University of Georgia who has studied white-tailed deer for more than 40 years.

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