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Old 10-21-2003, 07:03 PM
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Default RE: Harvest Ratios

If your seeing that many does - bust a dent on them. But not to big adent.

You will need to do your count right after hunting season. The most affordable is a spot light count. This should be done on a grid type system. You must do it before the bucks lose their antlers and the trees start getting their leaves back. I have several statistical formulas I can give you if you need them . Most counts - even good ones - can be +- 70%.

You need to know how many animal units your land can support. Some really big S. Texas ranches carry as little as 1 deer per 26 acres. But they have enourmous bucks.

For optimum growth potential you should carry only an average of 56% (+-)of your carrying capacity.

Lot of people have a lot of ideas. Some good - some bad.
Check with your local NRCS and they might be of some help.

Find a goal and stick with your plan. Long term managment goals are never met with changing plans.
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