Deer Range Appraisal in Eastern Texas
- 1 July 1967
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in The Journal of Wildlife Management
- Vol. 31 (3) , 426-+
- https://doi.org/10.2307/3798118
Abstract
A rapid method for appraising deer ranges was developed in eastern Texas from 1956-64 in late winter visits of 1 day each to a number of deer ranges. The method comprises 3 steps: browse inventory and utilization, palatability classification, and calculation and interpretation of indices. The unique aspect of the method is the comparison of utilization of 3 palatability classes as an expression of light, moderate, or heavy stocking. The survey is suggested as a tool with which to achieve sound deer management decisions and hunter support for them.Keywords
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