Deer University
Deer University
Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
Episode 030 - Buck Movement Patterns During the Rut
55 minutes Posted Oct 24, 2018 at 2:27 am.
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Today we visit with MSU Deer Lab graduate students Ashley Jones and Colby Henderson about their research project where they are tracking GPS-collared bucks and measuring their habitat preferences. We discuss buck movement patterns during the rut and what particular cover types bucks are selecting. We talk about focal areas and how often bucks are moving to and from different focal areas. Cover is critical for bucks, but cover that simultaneously provides food is the best! We will also hear from the Ole Buck, Steve Demarais.