Core areas
07-07-2008, 08:47 PM
#31
Dominant Buck
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RE: Core areas
Okay, let's assume a buck has mutliple core bedding areas throughout the course of the year, which I am sure many do. Assuming those bedding areas are several hundred yards apart, perhaps more at times, does that entire area encompass his "core area" or just his "home range"? Or are they one in the same?
I think anywhere a buck goes throughout the year is his home range.
I think he has a couple....maybe more "Core areas" within his home range. Does he bed in different spots? I coudn't tell you that. I know he could have the same bedding are where I hunt and still have "Core areas" to match the food sources.
In all probablility....I think he has a couple (maybe more) "core areas".....but they are all within his home range (as defined, above).
07-07-2008, 08:50 PM
#33
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RE: Core areas
ORIGINAL: dukemichaels
a core area as small as 40 acres
A core bedding area maybe.
a core area as small as 40 acres
I'll take it a step further and say I believe a core bedding area can be less than one acre, given the right area.
Could a buck's core area be 40 acres? Sure, given the right terrain.....remember we've got to think "outside the box."
I should also add that we're getting into 3 topics here....core bedding area, core area and home range. The first inside the second inside the third....yet totally different.
07-07-2008, 08:51 PM
#34
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Core areas
I think anywhere a buck goes throughout the year is his home range.
I think he has a couple....maybe more "Core areas" within his home range. Does he bed in different spots?
I think he has a couple....maybe more "Core areas" within his home range. Does he bed in different spots?
I suck.[>:]
07-07-2008, 08:53 PM
#37
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Core areas
ORIGINAL: GregH
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ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Holy ****! This is SOOoo close to deer hunting "gospel", it's scary.
Ooops. Sorry boss.
To me, a buck's "core" area is the one in which he spends the vast majority of his time, whether that is bedding, feeding, or doing whatever else.
Ooops. Sorry boss.
Dan
07-07-2008, 08:56 PM
#38
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RE: Core areas
ORIGINAL: dukemichaels
Well.. I take little stock in you.[8D]
You can believe whatever you want, but these are my beliefs.
07-07-2008, 08:56 PM
#39
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RE: Core areas
ORIGINAL: dukemichaels
Absolutely agree Dan.
core bedding area can be less than one acre, given the right area.
