Whitetail deer hunting :Whitetail deer hunting How do you hunt a whitetail? Paul Savino Period 1 May 21, 2009 Mr. Vega English 11A


Research abstract :Research abstract This project explains how the whitetail deer has been hunted for food for a long time. Hunting deer takes skill and tactics and it isn’t for everyone. Some people think it is wrong but it is a way to provide food for your family. Other hunters go for that big trophy deer but you also have to know where the hotspot to hunt is.


Where whitetail came from :Where whitetail came from Photo: www.outdoor.com


Slide 4:Whitetail deer once inhabited the bitter cold regions of the arctic circle. Around 4 million years ago scientists believe that they moved down to what is now the United States. (The History of a Whitetail Deer) Photo: www.freespiritart.com


Native Americans and early settlers :Native Americans and early settlers The Native Americans and Early Settlers used meat and bone for their tools. Deer hides were used for clothing, rugs, and blankets. None of the deer was wasted. They used bones and meat for arrow heads and fish hooks. (The History of a Whitetail Deer) Photo: www.outdoor.com


The great depression :The great depression Photo: weblogs.cltv.com During the Great Depression people had to earn money so they flocked to the cities. This left abandoned farms and homes that pulled in more and more deer. Since this happened whitetails are known as “edge animals”. (The History of a Whitetail Deer)


Soaring population :Soaring population The whitetail deer population continued to grow throughout the 1980’s and 90’s The whitetail is now the most widespread deer in the world. The estimated population of whitetail in North America is 20-25 million. (The History of a Whitetail Deer) Photo: farm2.static.flickr.com


Late season whitetail deer hunting :Late season whitetail deer hunting January Deer are still alive because they have learned how. Hunting is now more in their favor. (Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting) Photo: stock.tobinphoto.com


Hunters will have to go the extra mile to score a deer. :Hunters will have to go the extra mile to score a deer. Find feeding and bedding places. Also worn in deer trails. Hunt using stands and blinds. (Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting) Photo: 4elise.files.wordpress.com


Hunting from a stand :Hunting from a stand Find deer bedding or feeding areas and set up near by. Both for this time of year are scarce so when you find one you will have to take advantage of it. (Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting) Photo: heartsbluff.com


Using the right tactics gets you a deer :Using the right tactics gets you a deer Photo: www.skolaiimages.com


Environment :Environment Mineral rich soil More natural water resources All good things to have to hunt a deer (Detwiler) Photo: neutrons.ornl.gov


Slide 13:Where the soil is more rich in minerals and grows more food is where you will want to go to get your trophy buck. (Detwiler) Photo: www.sarpysam.net


Trophy buck :Trophy buck Photo: www.timyoungoutdoors.com


Work cited :Work cited Detwiler, Jonathan. "Can I Kill an Animal?" Deer Hunting Turkey Hunting and Recreational Fishing Wild Website. 17 May 2009 . This article explains how many different things in the environment help to contribute to the making of big bucks and does. Soil that is rich in vitamins can grow healthy plants that in turn make bigger deer. It is because the more deer there are in an area the more they eat, and when the plants are better the deer are better. "Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting." Game & Fish Magazine Online. 08 May 2009 . This website explains the tactics of hunting whitetail. It explains how you can use a blind or stand to hunt them. Also surviving the cold in January hunting and what you can do to better your odds and pull out a trophy whitetail.  The History of a Whitetail Deer. 06 May 2009 . In this article it explains how scientist believed that deer used to inhabit the bitter cold regions around the article circle. The early settlers used to hunt game like turkeys and groundhogs. Later they came across the big Virginia whitetail and started to hunt them. Deer hunting became very popular and now is used all the time today.