DEER COUNTS: DAYLIGHT COUNTS
Ranch: REED RANCH Owner/Operator: JIM REED County: NAVARRO Year: ____
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Bucks (# of points) |
Does |
Fawns |
Deer Unidentified |
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4-5 pt |
6-7 pt |
8+ pts |
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The purpose of daylight counts is to determine herd composition and buck antler quality. The results of these day counts are combined with the results of the night counts to determine overall information for harvest recommendations.
# For maximum numbers to be counted, begin counts about 15 minutes before sunrise or about 1 hour before sunset.
# It's important to use binoculars to identify deer and determine the number of points on bucks. Be sure to distinguish between regular buck and cull buck.
# Make counts on separate days and obtain at least a total of 100 to 200 IDENTIFIED deer, if possible.