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Larry Weishuhn and Dr. Mike Arnold discuss the biology and hunting culture of European roe deer and the role of hunters in wildlife conservation.

In this episode, Larry Weishuhn sits down with returning guest Dr. Mike Arnold to discuss the fascinating biology and hunting culture surrounding the European roe deer. The two also dive deep into the vital role hunters play in global wildlife conservation and tease Dr. Arnold's upcoming book projects. Larry is embarking on a highly anticipated three-nation roe deer hunt, which was generously donated to the 2025 DSC Foundation Gala by Stephan and Sophia Bengston of Scandinavian Pro Hunters and purchased by Mark and Carol Little. Larry has successfully hunted here before, often finding roe deer thriving in grassy plains and agricultural fields near the water. This will be brand-new hunting territory for Larry, and he is eager to see the habitat. The hunt will take place in the high country of the Highlands, which is considered a harsh, marginal habitat for these browsing animals. Roe deer are incredibly adaptable little browsers that can survive in a wide breadth of environments, from prime agricultural fields to marginal tree-seedling habitats. Biologically unique for northern hemisphere deer, roe bucks oddly cast their antlers in November. They are known to be an extremely…

People in this episode

Host: Larry Weishuhn

Guest: Dr. Mike Arnold

Topics covered

• hunting
• conservation
• roe deer
• wildlife
• Europe

Keywords

• roe deer
• hunting culture
• wildlife conservation
• European deer
• hunting territory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DSC Foundation Gala, Scandinavian Pro Hunters

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