Drone Buck Studies vs. Collared Deer Research - Which Data Holds Up and Helps Hunters & Which Doesn't. | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-10

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This episode compares drone research and GPS collared deer studies to determine which data is more reliable for hunters.

Drones have entered the hunting space, but are they good or bad for deer hunters? Particularly, are new independent researchers producing valid findings that help hunters, or are these incomplete and potentially misleading? We compare the tried and true GPS collared buck studies to drone research, and break down the pros and cons of each. Which data should you rely on to help guide your hunting for better results? And, should you buy a drone as a tool to help count your herd, scout bucks, and improve your hunting, or are these just a legal trap?  All in this episode of the Deer IQ podcast.• 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Lewis

Topics covered

• drone research
• GPS collared deer studies
• hunting tools
• data analysis
• wildlife management

Keywords

• drone hunting
• collared deer research
• hunting data
• wildlife studies
• deer management

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