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Black-Tailed Deer. VWT 35 Pest of Choice. Introduction. Most prevalent in Northern California Selective feeders – young foliage Cause heavy damage to vine development. Description. 3 – 3 ½ feet tall at shoulder Light tan in summer / salt-and-pepper gray in winter - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Black-Tailed Deer
VWT 35 Pest of Choice
Introduction Most prevalent in
Northern California Selective feeders – young
foliage Cause heavy damage to
vine development
Description 3 – 3 ½ feet tall at shoulder Light tan in summer / salt-and-pepper gray
in winter Male (buck) – up to 200 lbs. Female (doe) – up to 130 lbs. Offspring (Fawns) – up to 3 born at one time Males develop antlers
Sexual selection Defense
Biology Live near water and wooded areas Found early morning or late evening at
feeding Track by droppings or hoof prints
Small black pellets in groups of 20 or 30 Hoof prints – 2 to 3 inches long, pointed
at front, rounded at rear
Communicate with aid of scent and pheromones Glands located on lower legs Travel in groups Excellent sight, hearing, and smell
Cultural Management Cultural methods are best Fencing 7 feet high
Costly Adjust for slopes
Lower Cost Partial fence Risky
Can’t eliminate habitat
Biological & Chemical Management
Natural odor repellants Grow ineffective as deer
grow used to them
Chemical sprays for foliage Produces bad taste Rain washes away
Mechanical Hunting
Rifle most effective .243 or .308 ammunition
Need permit from Department of Fish & Wildlife Not always easy to get