Alabama Deer Population and Management News Archive
Conservation Advisory, Extending Deer Season March 24, 2012 Alabama, Wetumpka Herald Dr. Strickland ... expressed ... concern about the impact of post-rut stress on the bucks should the season be extended. “We have to have sound biological data to make those decisions, ... The buck limit in place has already had a tremendous impact on the quality of deer harvested in this state. The largest amount of stress is post-rut stress and accounts for most of your buck mortality. I really believe extending the season into February is going to increase the post-rut stress and increase the mortality.” These articles have been reviewed for relevance and content. Some links to the original article may no longer be active. | More Deer Management and Population News by State |