Expert Insights for Hunters

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In this insightful guest post, renowned wildlife biologist and outdoor writer Larry Weishuhn shares his expertise on optimizing summer deer management strategies. As an avid handgun hunter and Life Member of the Dallas Safari Club (DSC), Weishuhn provides valuable guidance that can help hunters maximize their success during the upcoming fall deer seasons.

Importance of Fawn Survival and Record-Keeping

Weishuhn emphasizes the critical role of fawn survival in establishing a healthy deer population. “So often hunters forget how important it is to have good fawn survival. Are you keeping record of the bucks, does and fawns you’re seeing as ‘incidental observation’ data? This is an ideal way to get a realistic estimate of your fawn survival rate and also the buck to doe ratio,” he advises.

Weishuhn’s discussion with fellow DSC Life Member David Cotton highlights the benefits of diligent record-keeping, which can provide invaluable insights for future hunting strategies. “I started doing that as soon as fawns started being seen with their mothers and we could determine bucks from does. We’ll keep that going until the bucks again drop their antlers and fawns are as big as does,” Cotton responds.

Preparing for the Hunting Season Ahead

The article also emphasizes the importance of summer preparation for the upcoming hunting season. Weishuhn suggests using this time to “spend time on the range to determine exactly where the various rifles I hope to use later in the year will be shooting, regardless of the range.”

In addition, Weishuhn looks forward to trying his “Texas-style rattling and grunting on European whitetails” during his upcoming hunts in Finland, where whitetails were introduced about a century ago. His enthusiastic statement, “A whitetail deer is a whitetail deer, no matter where they live!” underscores his excitement to test his proven tactics on new game environments.

Staying Connected with the Outdoor Community

The article also highlights Weishuhn’s anticipation for the upcoming DSC Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, scheduled for January 2025. He views this temporary relocation as an opportunity to “expose DSC to a whole new group of people who truly love the outdoors; hunting, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle.”

Overall, this guest post from Larry Weishuhn provides a wealth of practical advice and insights that can help hunters better prepare for the upcoming deer season. By emphasizing the importance of fawn survival, record-keeping, range time, and community engagement, Weishuhn offers a comprehensive roadmap for maximizing hunting success.

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