The people that have been here'claim a deer herd of 50to 60dpsm' But i have seen more than that in a half mile field. But that many is not always here. Have alot of coyotes. Hear them every nite. I dont see winter kill
But the buck to doe ratio is far off from 1 to 2
The herd average a ny state wildlife biologist come up with was 52 this july.
52 -25=27 x2=54 as long 2 fawns die next year . my herd would stay stable at best if you go by tables it would shrink and i think we all know all 27 doe will not have 2 fawns that live.and that predators will get some. that would leave me with a 40.5 dpsm after deer season. Guess someone only got half a deer. Herd health was good along with good forest. It was under a biologist recommendation that about 25 should be killed . the 40.5 include the 13.5 buck 27+13.5=40.5 owdpsm In talking with the biologist next year we should cut herd another 10 to keep a 30 dpsm for a few years to allow for regeneration. so with fawns late next summer we should have 45 to 50 depending on fawn survival 50-32=18+ 9 bucks this would be summer 2013 18x2=36+9=45 so it would stay stable to about 40 dpsm knowing all 18 wont have 2 fawns that make it. which would put me closer to the 30 dpsm the bio suggested
Since i am logging this winter there will be plenty of food over winter. If the herd grows much i can take out more doe next year to keep a healthy herd .
make any sense