Ep. 29 - A Biologist's Perspective Deer Over Population with Clint McCoy

In this week's episode, we talk dig deeper into the impact that high deer densities can have on the health of a forest and, consequently, on the Ruffed Grouse by talking with whitetail deer biologist Clint McCoy. Clint provides a professional and biological perspective to how deer impact native habitat and forest health. We discuss:   Why whitetail deer are a density-dependent species. For Ruffed Grouse, we should manage for quantity. For whitetails, we should manage for quality. Biologically and ecologically speaking, is EHD actually a good thing?! How hunting culture can influence wildlife habitat. Does baiting for deer have a positive or negative impact on native habitat/ How fewer deer results in healthier deer, bigger bucks, and better deer hunting. How deer can impact forest regeneration and habitat composition, which directly affects ruffed grouse populations. A realistic approach to solving the high deer density problem at a landscape scale.   Follow Us On Instagram   Like Us on Facebook   Subscribe to our YouTube   Ruffed Grouse Billboard