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Deer Habitat in a Squirt Bottle part 1: If we ask you to imagine going outside today and creating some great deer habitat, what do you picture? Did you think of something you could add, like seeds or trees you can plant? Let’s be honest, adding things is what most of us think of first. But we’ve come to realize that great deer habitat can also be made by subtracting. Here’s how.   Mature Buck Harvest Sets a New National Record According to NDA’s 2021 Deer Report  Deer hunters in the U.S. took more adult and mature bucks in the 2019-20 hunting season than ever reported, based on a near-record buck harvest of 2.9 million and a record 39% of those bucks estimated to be 3½ years or older. This is one of many new insights of NDA’s 2021 Deer Report, a comprehensive update on the status of deer populations and deer hunting, released yesterday. Get your free copy at the link below.
Registration for the Southeast Deer Study Group Virtual Meeting is open, and a full agenda and list of speakers are now available on our website. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest in deer research from across the country! To learn more and get registered today, visit the link below.
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NDA Joins Conservation Partners in Supporting Habitat Project on Hoosier National Forest Action Alert: Montana House Bill 108 – Hunting Trespass Laws Action Alert: Mississippi SB 2035 – CWD Management Provisions
TN: Commission’s First 2021 Meeting to Be Held in Chattanooga TN: CWD Positive Deer Confirmed in Lauderdale County; Henderson County Joins High-Risk Category
New Coffee That Gives Money Back: November Dawn We are proud to announce a new partnership with Big Game Brew that will give 50% of the profits directly back to the National Deer Association. Check out November Dawn and grab a bag or two. This dark roast is there to fuel all that goes into that crisp fall morning when the rut is on. Everyone can take extra pride knowing that November Dawn will also help fund our efforts to make sure this yearly cycle continues for generations. The small batch coffee roaster is based in South Carolina and has a full lineup of coffee with excellent taste ratings and unprecedented quality and freshness. 
Last week’s Tennessee buck is a classic example of what is very likely a 3½-year-old buck, and 64% of respondents recognized it. He is a buck in his adult prime. Muscular and athletic, yet still slender and sleek. His back and stomach are flat, and his legs still somewhat “long” for his body, but he is heavily muscled in his neck and shoulders. Though thick, his neck still does not quite flow into his brisket without a break. He has the classic “front-heavy” or “buffalo” appearance of a 3½-year-old.
Here’s a New Age This! Buck
Aaron Warren got this photo of a New Jersey buck on November 10, during the peak of the rut. What’s your age estimate for this buck? To cast your vote, click on the link below.
We’ll publish the results in our next NDA e-newsletter, along with a new buck for you to age. If you need to brush up on buck age characteristics before you make your estimate, read this article. To submit photos for Age This!, here’s how
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