696 - Why Deer Stop Moving When You Start Hunting with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff
June 16, 2025 · 106 min
01:54 Dr. Doff's Background in Deer Research
03:25 Surprising Discoveries in Deer Behavior
04:24 The Individuality of Deer
05:41 Impact of Hunting Pressure on Deer
08:14 Personal Hunting Experiences and Strategies
09:57 Auburn's Renowned Deer Lab
11:05 Captive Deer Research Facility
12:34 Focus on Mate Selection and Movement Patterns
13:31 GPS Study and Home Range Excursions
18:03 Impact of Hunting Disturbance on Deer Movement
32:20 Weekend Hunting Patterns and Deer Behavior
37:29 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
38:35 Young Bucks and Excursions
40:16 Factors Influencing Home Range Size
41:16 Impact of Hunting Pressure on Deer Movement
42:39 Seasonal Home Range Shifts
43:52 Habitat Quality and Deer Behavior
44:05 Challenges in Measuring Deer Excursions
47:49 Creating Safe Havens for Deer
49:47 Deer Behavior in Hunting Clubs
51:25 The Mystery of Unseen Bucks
58:16 GPS Data and Deer Movement
01:04:27 Moon Phases and Deer Activity
01:07:54 The Complexity of Predicting Deer Movement
01:13:34 The Evolution of Hunting Preferences
01:14:29 The Debate on Culling Bucks
01:16:29 The Role of Mature Bucks in Herd Health
01:23:47 Nutritional Impact on Deer Development
01:30:03 Challenges in Deer Population Management
01:42:15 Research and Innovations in Deer Management
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