Deer Ecology & Management
Location: Flinchum's Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Road, Athens, GA
Sponsored By: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, 180 East Green Street, Athens, GA 30606
Date: Dec 05, 2012 07:45 AM to Dec 06, 2012 12:45 PM
Increasingly, private landowners are developing deer management programs on their properties. However, a successful deer management program requires an understanding of deer ecology, behavior, and habitat requirements. This course will focus on providing an overview of white-tailed deer ecology and provide guidelines toward the application of sound principles for the management of deer on private lands in the Southeast.
Brochure
This course will answer questions such as:
- How can I improve my timber stands for deer?
- What are the best options for deer food plots?
- How do predators and diseases affect my deer herd?
- How can I determine how many deer I have on my property?
- ….and many more.
Who Will Benefit?
This short course will be valuable to forestry professionals, including consultants and forest managers, forest landowners interested in wildlife management on their lands, and deer enthusiasts.
Instructors
Karl V. Miller is professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Georgia’s Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Miller’s research focuses on the habitat requirements and management of white-tailed deer and on the impact of forest management practices on deer and other wildlife. He is co-author of the books Quality Deer Management and Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses. He obtained his Ph. D. from University of Georgia.Brian Murphy is the Executive Director of the Quality Deer Management Association, located in Bogart, GA. He received his Master’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Georgia’s Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The QDMA's mission is to promote sustainable, high-quality white-tailed deer populations, wildlife habitats, and ethical hunting experiences through education, research, and management in partnership with hunters, landowners, natural resource professionals, and the public.
Parking and Directions
The course will be held at
Flinchum's Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Road, Athens GA. Parking at Flinchum’s
Phoenix is free of charge. For directions please see:
warnell.uga.edu/about/directions.php#flinchum .
You can also type in "650 Phoenix Road, Athens GA" in the "Get Directions" page of googlemaps.com
Cancellations
In the event that you need to cancel, in order to receive a refund you must contact Ingvar Elle (706-583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu) by 5:00 p.m. November 21, 2012.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Holiday Inn Express (706-363-9958) at 513 West Broad Street, Athens, GA for attendees of "Deer Ecology and Management" for the nights of December 4, 5, and 6, 2012. Rooms are $72.00 plus %14 percent sales tax. Please use code "DEM" for making reservations.
Continuing Education Credits
• 12.0 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) Hours – Category 1 (approved)
• 12.0 Continuing Logger Education Hours (CLE)– Environment (approved) The CLEs apply toward the Master Timber Harvester renewal.
If you have any questions please contact James T. Johnson at 706-308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
