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deer populationTo classify

Posted By: old raider

deer populationTo classify - 12/20/17 10:53 PM

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?
Posted By: BOBO the Clown

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/20/17 11:01 PM

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.
Posted By: Rustler

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/20/17 11:03 PM

It would be acres per deer or deer per section.
For some it is more about antler size than quantity of deer.
Posted By: nocknload

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/21/17 12:04 AM

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.
Posted By: DQ Kid

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/21/17 12:09 AM

Agree with Nocknload
Posted By: DLALLDER

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/21/17 12:56 AM

Depending on CC 7 to 15 acres per deer. You would want a good mix of age class.
Posted By: Smokey Bear

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/21/17 02:57 AM

It depends on habitat quality, but slightly below carrying capacity.
Posted By: Buck25-06

Re: deer populationTo classify - 12/21/17 03:11 AM

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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