ORIGINAL: Justin
So let me clarify this.
A "core bedding area" you believe can be less than 1 acre, given the proper conditions. Although in many cases is most likely a larger area.
A mature whitetail can have several of these core bedding areas, the aggregate sum of which is his "core area" in general.Meaning that's where the spends the most of his time, whether that is bedding, feeding, or otherwise staying alive.
Is this correct?
This sounds like his home range to me. To me a core area is an area where the bucks will feel very secure and yet be able browse around and get a drink. After dark, he may venture out of his core area for some socializing and to keep tabs on things. His home range can increase or decrease in size depending on the time of year (during the rut for example).