NDA’s Deer Season 365

Latest Episodes:

You’re Managing Deer Sanctuaries All Wrong With Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat May 11, 2022

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This week we are talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone habitat about deer sanctuary areas. We dive into best practices for choosing a location for, creating and maintaining sanctuary areas on your hunting property. Zack discusses some of the ways he often sees sanctuary areas mismanaged and how to avoid those common pitfalls. If you love talking deer habitat, you'll thoroughly enjoy this episode!

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The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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Whitetail Road Trippin’ With Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt Apr 27, 2022

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On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt and MeatEater about planning your first out-of-state deer hunt. We dive into choosing a state and specific hunting area, traveling on a budget, what gear to take and what to leave at home, as well as how to prepare for the hunt to improve your odds of success.

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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No, Fawns Aren’t Odorless: A Deep Dive Into Fawn Behavior and Biology With Dr. John Kilgo Apr 13, 2022

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In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we are talking whitetail fawns with Dr. John Kilgo. We cover everything from how does choose a location to birth fawns, to a fawn's first few hours and weeks of life, to fawn predation and more. We also discuss how we, as hunters and land managers, can help improve fawn survival where we hunt.

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Firminator NDA Membership Drive

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Summer Food Plots: What to Plant, How to Plant One, and Why You Should, With Ryan Basinger Mar 30, 2022

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On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services about summer food plots. Ryan covers why summer food plots are important, what you should plant, and how to successfully plant and maintain one. If you are a food plotter, this episode is for you!

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Coyotes and Their Impact on Local Deer Populations With Dr. Michael Chamberlain Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dr. Michael Chamberlain of the University of Georgia about coyote research he's been involved with. We start with the basics of coyote biology and ecology before diving into the impacts they are having on deer populations and how hunters and land managers can mitigate that impact through hunting, trapping and habitat management.

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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No, Deer Aren’t Color Blind: Understanding Deer Senses with Dr. Gino D’Angelo Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dr. Gino D'Angelo of the University of Georgia about the three key senses of a deer that keep it alive — sight, hearing and smell. Gino walks us through what research has taught us about these senses, how deer use them, and what we as hunters can do to beat those senses so we can fill our deer tags. This is a great discussion that will only further your admiration of the abilities of white-tailed deer!

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The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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Shed Hunting Road Trips and Tips for Finding More Shed Antlers With Moriah Boggess Feb 16, 2022

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In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with deer biologist and avid shed hunter Moriah Boggess about how he's turned his passion for finding shed antlers into affordable shed-hunting road trips across the country. Moriah also dives into his techniques for finding more shed antlers on both public and private land.

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Prescribed Fire Basics: Learning to Burn Safely and Effectively With Wildlife Biologist Shan Cammack Feb 02, 2022

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In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Georgia DNR biologist Shan Cammack about the basics of prescribed fire. We discuss how to prepare for a burn, what equipment and training you'll need, weather factors that will influence fire, and much more. If you're looking to take your land management to the next level, prescribed fire may be your ticket.

Important Links:

The Longleaf Alliance’s Getting Started with Prescribed Fire on Private Lands video

Guide to Fire in Southern Forests

The Fire Weather Dashboard

Smoke Management Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region

Southern Fire Exchange

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Creating a Property Management Plan for Improving Deer Habitat and Huntability With Adam Keith of Land & Legacy Jan 19, 2022

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In this episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Adam Keith of Land & Legacy about how to create a management plan for your hunting property to maximize the deer habitat and huntability. We dive into considerations for creating a management plan, food plots, forest stand improvement, sanctuaries, bedding areas and more! If you're trying to improve your property for better deer and deer hunting, then this episode is for you.

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Dr. Craig Harper on Using Forest Stand Improvement to Create Great Deer Habitat Jan 05, 2022

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In this week's episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee about how to use forest stand improvement to create great deer habitat. Dr. Harper walks us through the entire process, from deciding where to start your FSI efforts, how many trees to remove, which trees to remove, and the best methods to remove or kill your target trees. We also discuss how to best maintain the habitat you create through FSI, including the use of prescribed fire. If you have woods you'd like to manage for better deer hunting, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

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Dr. Harper's Forest Stand Improvement booklet (PDF)

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About the National Deer Association

The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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