Ep. 107: Penn State Deer-Forest Study with Duane Diefenbach

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Duane Diefenbach of the U.S. Geological Survey. Duane leads the Penn State Deer-Forest Study which takes place in the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania on public land. We discuss radio collaring deer, the correlation between vegetation/deer, antler point restrictions, lessons learned from deer movement, timing of the rut, deer home ranges and much more. 

 

Topics:

My Idaho Elk Hunt film teaser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuquapfcnKA

Personal observations from a buck bedding point

Duane’s background

Deer Forest Study - What is it?

Capturing and tracking deer -

Correlation between vegetation and deer

Antler point restrictions

Lessons learned from deer movements

Deer home ranges

Timing of the rut and their movement

Does full moon actually affect movement?

 

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