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Montana Deer Population Rebounding in Southeast
October 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment
The deer populations in Southeast Montana are on the rise again. Mule deer as well as white tailed deer are the most common within the state. Both species are generally adaptive to their surrounding environment. The two deer populations also are seen around other wild mammals and livestock across the state.
Effective methods of monitoring the deer populations are put into place. The first step within the monitoring process is to truly understand the animal’s behavior along with studying their biological needs. The state of Montana has long took an interest in continued research surrounding the deer’s life cycle, habitats, and other factors affecting populations.
Recent changes to land usage and regulations in hunting have allowed for the populations of the white-tail and mule deer to increase. Other factors affecting population numbers include lessened fawn mortality, increased survival rates, as well as increased production rates.
Deer management teams through the local authorities and regulating agencies have worked together to manage the area of timber ranges for winter seasons, as well as control where developments take place. Managing roadways on private and public lands is also part of the management process as well as enhancing the areas of deer population.
Overall, Montana is making progress is helping to increase the deer populations which have been down over the last few years. Research studies have been put into place to find the best methods to enhance and manage MT deer populations bringing more optimum results naturally.
Photo Information: This photo is provided by and given credit to LukeDetwiler – on Flickr.com with permission via Creative Commons Licensing.