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deer populationTo classify #7004717 12/20/17 10:53 PM
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To classify a deer lease as very good what would you consider to be realistic number of deer per acre on a 1000 acre ranch?

Re: deer populationTo classify [Re: old raider] #7004730 12/20/17 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: old raider
To classify a deer lease as very good what would you consider to be realistic number of deer per acre on a 1000 acre ranch?


At or under carrying capacity. If you have light densities and are under CC you have a dream set up.


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Re: deer populationTo classify [Re: old raider] #7004734 12/20/17 11:03 PM
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It would be acres per deer or deer per section.
For some it is more about antler size than quantity of deer.

Re: deer populationTo classify [Re: old raider] #7004813 12/21/17 12:04 AM
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I like to have deer at feeders with a mix of Doe's, young bucks (1-2), mid age bucks (3-4)and maybe a stud(5+) from time to time. Turkey and dove to top it off.

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Agree with Nocknload

Re: deer populationTo classify [Re: old raider] #7004875 12/21/17 12:56 AM
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Depending on CC 7 to 15 acres per deer. You would want a good mix of age class.





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It depends on habitat quality, but slightly below carrying capacity.

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I always scout and look for sign then quickly lease the place hunt it for few years get it in good shape then loose it to some guys from big city.


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