In this episode we continue our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 3 - Talking with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams about what healthy deer herds really look like, and what we need to do to make/keep them that way - both on an individual level, and on a state level. I also dig into the data of Michigan's harvest, and get Kip's take on that on how to maybe turn some things around in my home state. This is a good one for all hunters who want to make a difference and leave things better than we found them. This episode includes:

• Kip's perspective on what a healthy deer herd really looks like, and indicators to look for.
• What healthy sex and age ratios actually are, and how and exactly when to measure them.
• What states and individuals can do to balance the herd for age and sex ratio.
• Is Education or State Regulation better at balancing a herd?
• For states (like Michigan) that have an unhealthy balance of taking bucks over does, what can help turn this around.
• Kip's take on the effectiveness of 1 buck tag and also Earn a Buck.
• A good way YOU can estimate your local herd so you can make good harvest goals.
And so much more!!
 
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Year Theme: To Be a Greater Hunter
Series: The Legacy of Great Hunters
Episode # 45
Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Kip Adams - NDA: https://deerassociation.com/
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