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Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

Oct 29, 2025
1h 7m

Episode Description

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates.

It’s a really cool peek into how our behavior as hunters influences our success in the field, and it will definitely leave you with some great takeaway advice to help you become a better, more efficient hunter.

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Important Links:

University of Nebraska's AWESM Lab website

AWESM Lab Facebook page

AWESM Lab WildAg Podcast

 

Referenced Research Papers:

Does Human Predation Risk Affect Harvest Susceptibility of White-Tailed Deer During Hunting Season?

Impacts of human hunting on spatial behavior of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

Hunting intensity alters movement behaviour of white-tailed deer

Hunter movement and habitat use affect observation rate of white-tailed deer

 

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