Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama

trace minerals. Another consideration is the form in which the supplement
is provided. Deer seem to more readily consume a granular
supplement than a block form (Griffin and Jacobson 1994).
As with supplemental feeding, hunters may experience problems
hunting near mineral licks. In Alabama, the only legal supplement
that can be used during deer hunting season is pure, white salt (NaCl).
Mineral licks containing anything other than salt are illegal to hunt
near according to Alabama law.
SUMMARY
Many options are available to deer managers interested in improving
deer habitat on properties they manage. Habitat is only one
part, albeit an extremely important part, of a deer management plan.
Each habitat management practice can be beneficial in the right situation,
but to be most effective, the techniques should be implemented in
conjunction with a sound deer harvest program. Consultation with a
professional wildlife biologist is recommended before initiating any intensive
habitat management program.
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