Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little
29 October 2025

Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

NDA’s Deer Season 365

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In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates.


It’s a really cool peek into how our behavior as hunters influences our success in the field, and it will definitely leave you with some great takeaway advice to help you become a better, more efficient hunter.


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Important Links:


University of Nebraska's AWESM Lab website


AWESM Lab Facebook page


AWESM Lab WildAg Podcast


 


Referenced Research Papers:


Does Human Predation Risk Affect Harvest Susceptibility of White-Tailed Deer During Hunting Season?


Impacts of human hunting on spatial behavior of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)


Hunting intensity alters movement behaviour of white-tailed deer


Hunter movement and habitat use affect observation rate of white-tailed deer


 


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