virginianus economic status is “least concern” and its population is “stable” (Odocoileus virginianus). This is largely due to its amazing ability to adapt to different habitats and environments. However, there have been issues with overpopulation, where parts of the population starve because of the lack of food. As a management tool, hunting is allowed to control the population of O. virgnianus. From the months of October to January hunting season is open and allows hunters to legally kill O. virginianus. Only five deer or three bucks can be taken per season, but it mainly depends on the area that the hunter is in and how big the deer is.Without hunting their population would likely explode, therefore disturbing the entire ecosystem as a whole. In fact, according to Purdue University hunting restrictions are becoming far more strict. This has caused development in different management schemes and conservation measures. Trapping and relocation, hormone regulation, and immunocontraception, which is basically the sterilization of the animal, have been proposed solutions to further control the O. virginianus population (Farlee
virginianus economic status is “least concern” and its population is “stable” (Odocoileus virginianus). This is largely due to its amazing ability to adapt to different habitats and environments. However, there have been issues with overpopulation, where parts of the population starve because of the lack of food. As a management tool, hunting is allowed to control the population of O. virgnianus. From the months of October to January hunting season is open and allows hunters to legally kill O. virginianus. Only five deer or three bucks can be taken per season, but it mainly depends on the area that the hunter is in and how big the deer is.Without hunting their population would likely explode, therefore disturbing the entire ecosystem as a whole. In fact, according to Purdue University hunting restrictions are becoming far more strict. This has caused development in different management schemes and conservation measures. Trapping and relocation, hormone regulation, and immunocontraception, which is basically the sterilization of the animal, have been proposed solutions to further control the O. virginianus population (Farlee