Deer Dynamics and Habitat Management

This chapter explores the lifecycle of clear-cut areas and their impact on deer populations, focusing on forage availability and changes over time. It contrasts past hunting successes with current challenges faced by hunters, particularly regarding blacktail deer, and discusses the complexities of habitat management in the Pacific Northwest. Innovative methods for population estimation, including DNA analysis and camera traps, are highlighted as essential tools for understanding and managing deer demographics in difficult terrains.