Last couple of days here. It took a close look to realize the #1 buck and #2 were different deer. All 3 of these came from the same joint vetch field which I think is one of the top southern deer foods. Also interesting is that they all have an inline nontypical point on their rt side same place about same size.
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Originally posted by Pilgrim View PostAwesome management and, if I recall correctly, you don't actively try to eradicate bobcats, coyotes, coons etc. ?
At the ranch we have as high a population of predators as imaginable including a robust supply of mountain lions. Doesn't seem to effect the deer herd at all though occasionally we will try to kill a lion if he becomes problematic.
The key is a healthy vibrant ecosystem starting from the worms and soil up thru the entirety of the system. And in my opinion it makes the property more interesting to see a diverse and healthy population of all the critters.
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Originally posted by elgato View PostActually we don't do anything to any of the predators here nor at the ranch. I used to try to control the coons because of feed predation then I figured out I simply needed to coon proof the feeders. Now I don't care about coons.
At the ranch we have as high a population of predators as imaginable including a robust supply of mountain lions. Doesn't seem to effect the deer herd at all though occasionally we will try to kill a lion if he becomes problematic.
The key is a healthy vibrant ecosystem starting from the worms and soil up thru the entirety of the system. And in my opinion it makes the property more interesting to see a diverse and healthy population of all the critters.
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