712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape Routes, Core Areas—Revealed by Massive GPS StudyBeginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research.
With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking
01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne Diefenbach: Background and Research
01:59 Long-Term Deer Research and Key Findings
04:31 Insights from GPS Tracking and Deer Movements
09:29 The Fascinating Story of Buck 8917
15:55 Techniques for Capturing Deer
18:56 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
30:11 Terrain and Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
41:11 Hunting Strategies for Steep Terrain
42:35 Deer Population and Density
45:13 Terrain and Vegetation Impact on Deer Movement
46:14 Hunter Density and Deer Harvest Rates
49:14 LIDAR Technology and Deer Habitat Mapping
51:11 Hunting Tactics for High-Pressure Areas
52:40 Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
55:47 Food Sources for Deer in Big Woods
01:10:07 Deer Movement Patterns and Home Ranges
01:18:01 Doe Movement and Family Groups
01:26:05 Antler Point Restrictions and Genetics
01:27:03 Impact of Antler Point Restrictions on Buck Population
01:31:42 Comparing Different Antler Restrictions
01:38:41 Historical Context of Deer Populations in Pennsylvania
01:42:48 Effects of Deer on Forest Vegetation
01:50:36 The American Chestnut and Its Decline
01:56:44 Challenges in Deer Management and Hunting Culture
02:02:12 Future of Deer Management and Hunting
02:09:21 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP
Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK
Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR
Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm
Check out the Mobile Hunters Expo -https://linkly.link/2Amhh
Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO
Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz
Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear
Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI
Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here
Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU
NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
721
|
2T 9M