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This document explores effective management techniques for senior whitetail deer populations, examining historical data on buck harvest ages and the effects of nutrition, genetics, and age on antler development. Key questions focus on harvest strategies, regional deer weights, and the management of wildlife areas in Georgia. Topics also include optimal practices for planting deer food plots, timber management, and considerations for hunters aiming to balance deer populations with habitat conservation. Guidelines promote sustainable hunting while enhancing long-term deer health and ecosystem balance.
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2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • In 1975 70% of the bucks harvested were 1.5 year old bucks, in 2000 _______ % of the bucks harvested were 1.5 year old bucks. (Page 1) • A. 20 – 30% • B. 30 – 40% • C. 40 – 50% • D. 60 – 70% #1
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • What is the single most limiting factor for antler development for deer herds in Georgia. (Page 6) • A. Nutrition • B. Genetics • C. Age • D. All of the above #2
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Which of the following is not an advantage to the Maximum Harvest Objective – highest long-term deer harvest per unit area. (Page 7) • A. Few trophy bucks harvested because most bucks are taken at very young age. • B. Large number of deer harvested each year. • C. young bucks in good condition with good antler development. • D. No damage to long-term food supply or carrying capacity of the land. #3
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Which of the following is not on a deer harvest record. (Figure 1, Page 10) • A. Date Killed • B. Field Dressed Weight • C. Antler Measurements (Use Right Antler) • D. Antler Measurements (Use Left Antler) #4
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • For Wildlife Management Areas in Georgia, Which region has the lowest yearling buck field dressed weights? (Page 14) • A. Mountains • B. Piedmont • C. Ridge-Valley • D. Coastal Plain #5
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • What is the % of yearling bucks in the harvest, if your club killed 20 bucks and 5 of them were yearling bucks? (Page 18) • A. 5% • B. 25% • C. 75% • D. 85% #6
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • How many acres are in one square mile? (Page 18) • A. 100 • B. 460 • C. 640 • D. 43,560 #7
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • A advantage of QDM is that is does not produce quick results. Often 10 years or more is required for enough bucks to move into the older age classes. (Page 22) • A. True • B. False #8
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Which of the following is not a Pro of QDM? (Page 22) • A. produces an older buck age structure than produced by traditional mgt. • B. increases chances of hunting for and killing a large buck. • C. encourages hunters to view themselves as resource managers as well as resource users. • D. It will reduce total buck harvest. #9
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Timber management practices for deer include…. (page 24) • A. thinning and prescribed burning. • B. use of seed tree and clearcuts. • C. managing for younger timber with no older trees having hard mast. • D. having 3 foot or less spacing in pine stands for cover. #10
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • When should Perennial Ladino Clover be planted in Georgia for a Fall Deer Food Plot Mixture? (Page 25) • A. Sept. & Oct. • B. Oct. & Nov. • C. Nov. & Dec. • D. Dec. & Jan. #11
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Of the Fall Deer Food Plot mixtures, which one has a high value rank and a high cost rank? (Page 25) • A. Perennial Red Clover • B. Annual wheat • C. Annual Ryegrass • D. Annual Turnips #12
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Which of the following Winter Deer Food Plot mixes is very sensitive to overgrazing by deer and should only be planted in large fields. (Page 26). • A. Perennial Ryegrass • B. Perennial Red clover • C. Annual Grain Sorghum • D. Annual iron clay peas #13
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Which of the following is not recommended in small deer food plots due to problems with severe overgrazing soon after germination. (Page 28). • A. Wheat • B. Oats • C. Cowpeas • D. Rye #14
2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Corn is high in protein, low in energy and is highly digestible. (page 30) • A. True • B. False #15
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2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques • Measure ______________ #21
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2013 State Senior Whitetail Deer Management Techniques Key 10. A 11. A 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B • C. • C. • A • D • A • B • C • B • D
