Videos tagged with White-tailed Deer

This video explores the ecological impact of white-tailed deer overpopulation in the Hudson Valley, New York, and advocates for hunting as a crucial management tool. It details the process from ethical harvesting and field dressing to understanding the broader conservation implications. The content emphasizes the importance of a balanced ecosystem and the role hunters play in achieving it, highlighting the need for collaboration among stakeholders and adherence to safe, responsible hunting practices.

This video explains Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), a viral illness affecting white-tailed deer, transmitted by midges. It details EHD symptoms like fever and seeking water, its seasonal nature, and how it differs from Blue Tongue Disease and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The description highlights a collaboration between Dr. Bronson Strickland of Wildlife Investments and Mossberg, discussing why EHD-infected deer are found near water. EHD is distinct from CWD, a prion disease spread through contact, while EHD is insect-borne and not a threat to humans. The discussion emphasizes the seasonal end of EHD outbreaks with frost.

This video explores the multifaceted experience of hunting, emphasizing connection with the landscape and animal behavior. It highlights various hunting techniques like glassing and road hunting, discusses the importance of public land access, and touches on conservation efforts. The narrative also delves into the personal journey of becoming a hunter, the challenges and rewards, and the growing movement to include more women in the hunting community.

This video details the process of developing a hunting load for the 6mm ARC using 90gr Sierra Game Changer bullets. The instructor tests Hodgdon LeverEvolution and Hodgdon Varget powders, aiming for velocities between 2750-2800 fps from an 18-inch barrel. The testing includes detailed load development, chronograph data, group size measurements, and ballistic gel testing to assess terminal performance, ultimately selecting a load for white-tailed deer hunting.

The Pittman-Robertson Act, enacted in 1937, is a cornerstone of wildlife conservation in the United States. It mandates that excise taxes on firearms and ammunition are directed towards wildlife and habitat restoration projects. This funding mechanism, primarily generated by hunters and sport shooters, has been instrumental in the recovery of numerous species, including wild turkeys and white-tailed deer, which were once on the brink of extinction. The NSSF highlights that this revenue stream is a critical, often overlooked, source of conservation funds, underscoring the role of the outdoor community in preserving America's natural resources.

This educational video, aimed at grades 7-12, highlights the success of wildlife and habitat conservation efforts through the UN-ENDANGERED SPECIES® initiative. It showcases how species like the white-tailed deer, elk, wood duck, antelope, and wild turkey have recovered from endangerment. The video emphasizes the role of wildlife management and provides resources for teachers and students, including a downloadable guide and activities. It also promotes responsible outdoor activities and firearm ownership through associated NSSF campaigns.