The Trophy is in the Jawbone: Insights on Deer Management
This article was published in the Alabama Wildlife Federation Magazine, Fall 2016 Click here to read article
Shoot or Don’t Shoot: Understanding Deer Harvest Decisions
In some areas hunting season is already underway and in others it is just around the corner. More than likely trail cameras are out on properties and hunting leases in an effort to gather photos [...]
Common Diseases in Whitetail Deer
Every hunting season we get questions like…We’ve seen a deer that looks like he’s covered with warts. What’s wrong with him?” “Is something wrong with our deer?” This instance refers to diseases [...]
Working Together For Quality Deer Management
Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences personnel are currently working in coordination with the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, The Westervelt Company, [...]
The Importance of Collecting Deer Harvest Data
As the name implies, harvest data is taken from harvested animals. Standard data collected includes date, sex, age, weight, lactation, and antler measurements. It is essential to have a [...]
Using Trail Cameras to Make Buck Harvest Decisions
In the past, making a harvest decision was done in the 10 seconds between catching a glimpse of a buck chasing a doe through the woods and pulling the trigger. Decisions being made in a [...]
Beyond The Point: Rack Size Is Not The Only Harvest Criteria To Consider
In some areas hunting season is already underway and in others it is just around the corner. More than likely trail cameras are out on properties and hunting leases in an effort to gather photos [...]
Coyote Impacts on Fawn Survival: What’s the Latest?
Our staff attended the annual Southeast Deer Study Group meeting back in February 2012 and the theme revolved around how predators are changing the way deer populations are managed in some areas [...]
Deer Data Collection – Essential for a Successful Management Program
Accurate and reliable data provide hunters and deer managers valuable insight into what is going on with their deer herd. How can you expect to have a successful deer management program without [...]
New Hunting Regulations for the 2013-2014 Alabama Deer Season
For the upcoming hunting season some regulation changes will affect hunters across the state. The new Game Check system will provide the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) with [...]