Interesting Information

Founder · Apr 19, 2004

Here's some interesting information about the impact of predators rather than drought. The studies have been taking place in the 3-Bar Wildlife Area in Arizona.

Predators, Not Drought, Impact Fawns
http://www.sfwsfh.org/currentevents/site.pl?page=41904

Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

stanley · Apr 19, 2004

It is quite interesting Brian. I saw a slightly expanded version of these results & commentary on the AZ G&F website. (link --> http://www.gf.state.az.us/nrm/wildlife_news.html#3 ) I'd be curious to see more details on the study. Because the findings appear to challenge some fairly widely accepted biological theories, I'd like to hear some folks in 'the field' comment (Todd Black, etc..).

In the meantime, maybe everyone should take-up varmit calling!!! ;-)

S.

manny15 · Apr 19, 2004

I would like to send this study to the DFG here in Cali. I think I will, Dag Nabit!.........

BigChicken · Apr 19, 2004

Makes sense! I'm glad somebody's willing tell it like it is.

I think way too much emphasis is given to poor habitat in relationship to low deer numbers. Back in the 70's there were deer running all over Utah. Now, just because some cheatgrass is growing in the hills we're stuck with low deer numbers, I say bull! Deer numbers are low because of bad winters and they stay that way because of predators. It's like trying to fill a bucket that has a hole, it's never going to fill up unless you plug the leak.

Then of course there's the elk card, I say, take away the predators first before blaming the elk. Last time I checked, elk don't eat deer. Rant over.