We are always thinking about deer and one key we emphasize is the importance of observation, both of exclusion fences and the native browse species.
Observationally, I’ve noticed more twin fawns this year than any year before. I suspect this is due to a lot of the heavy TSI we’ve done - combined with maximizing our foodplot average and biomass for the deer.
We don’t just stop at this observation. We can use this data to highlight our continued efforts to manage deer densities. As we’ve harvested does, and made habitat better - deer numbers increase through better nutrition and fawn recruitment.
From fawns to antler growth to doe weights post birth - there are so many observations we can take this time of year that will help us analyze if our improvements are working or how they ought to be adjusted.
Have a great Saturday!
-Al