300: A Few Mule Deer Facts From Utah

Manage the Wild

In this episode, the host discusses the findings from a mule deer meeting where research professors and PhD candidates shared their research on mule deer management. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of precipitation on mule deer population, mortality factors for mule deer, cougars as predators of mule deer, and the effect of buck-to-doe ratios on mule deer population. The host also emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact of buck-to-doe ratios and discusses the optimal ratio for population growth. The episode concludes with a mention of upcoming research presentations. Takeaways

• Precipitation plays a crucial role in the health and population of mule deer.
• Mortality factors for mule deer include heat susceptibility in fawns and cougar predation.
• Cougars can target mule deer of all ages, leading to population decline.
• The optimal buck-to-doe ratio for population growth is around 12 to 13 bucks for every 100 does.

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