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

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