I'm not a fan of "culling" but I guess it has its place. In Trophy Deer Mgmt, which I don't practice b/c I don't have the money, time or land ownership, culling is a part of the plan.
In Quality Deer Mgmt, culling is less important and my focus is more on a healthy deer herd and the killing of mature bucks.
Let me ask you this: How hard is it to kill a 1.5 yr old buck? I have to footnote this... "If he exists."
What are your thoughts on does and estrus cycles?
Gestation periods?
Thoughts on the peak and valley regarding browse. I.E. Green-up to dormancy?
What happens to a deer herd which is unbalanced heavily toward does?
Let's go from there.
Last edited by Bucktrot; 02/04/12 08:52 AM.
