347. Deer Biologist Culled 1,000+ Bucks, Here's What They Learned About Antler Genetics | Dr. Charlie & Randy DeYoung

<p>Wildlife biologists Dr. Charlie and Randy DeYoung join Hunters Advantage to debunk the biggest myths in deer management — cull bucks, antler genetics, and supplemental feeding. Drawing on decades of research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, including a landmark 20-year study on selective harvest, the DeYoungs separate what actually grows bigger bucks from what hunters just believe.We dig into whether shooting "cull bucks" really improves your herd (the data may surprise you), how much of antler size is genetics versus nutrition versus age, and whether supplemental feed is worth the money. If you've ever spent time or money trying to manage for bigger deer, this conversation will change how you think about it.Whether you hunt private land or manage your own property, the DeYoungs bring the science that cuts through the noise.Leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the conversation. </p><p>-</p><p>- Get Tactacam Cameras for 15% off use code HA152026 - https://www.tactacam.com/</p><p>- Get 20% Off Pnuma Outdoors Gear here: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8534842.ba528a</p><p>- Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ </p><p>- Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com </p><p>- Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ </p><p>-Follow our socials: </p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advantage </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersadvantage </p><p>Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com</p>