Nurturing Deer Herds: Challenges & Solutions with Erik Schnelle

Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! 

Today, we talk with Erik Schnelle from the National Deer Association and discuss the state of deer in the Midwest, concerns for deer herds, and deer management best practices. 

Here's what we discussed: 

The positives regarding the deer herd in Michigan 

Concerns and challenges for deer herds

How APRs help protect yearling bucks and improve the buck-to-doe ratio

The idea of implementing an "Earn a Second Buck" program

The implications of unbalanced deer populations on deer survival

"Earn a Second Buck" strategy This strategy has been implemented in West Virginia and Virginia, resulting in a 14% increase in antlerless harvest.

How the combination of APRs and "Earn a Second Buck" moves the needle significantly.

Ways to get involved and support the National Deer Association

Taking a new hunter hunting to introduce them to the experience

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