deer – Land Between the Lakes

06 Apr 2016

Land Between The Lakes Deer Population Study

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Information received from hunters and other interest groups potentially indicates a change in the deer population density at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. We are conducting an analysis of historic population trends and other data. A vital and sustainable deer population is important to our habitat and native species restoration and management efforts. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

09 Jun 2015

By LBL_Admin

Oh Deer!

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Spring means babies all over Land Between The Lakes. At the Nature Station we're excited that one of our white-tailed deer had TWINS! Come on out and check them out. The size of these two tiny deer, with their coats of ruddy brown and ivory spots, compare to the size of dinner plates. Cautiously, their mother hides them at the bases of trees or along fallen logs, blending in with leaves and duff on the forest floor. This serves as a very important life strategy for deer. Their spotted camouflage and lack of any body scent make them invisible…

11 Dec 2014

By LBL_Admin

Archery Deer Harvest Totals

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Information provided by Curtis Fowler, Range Technician at Land Between The Lakes Kentucky Land Between The Lakes' archery hunters have reported harvesting more deer than were checked during the two Kentucky firearms quota hunts earlier this year. A total (so far) of 214 from the beginning of the season in September through the end of November. 87% of Land Between The Lakes Kentucky deer hunters reported their harvests through Telecheck, which provides us with minimal biological information. SUMMARY OF LBL KENTUCKY ARCHERY TELECHECKED DEER HARVESTS (186 Deer) Month County # Bucks # Does # Male Fawns September Lyon 7 6 0 September…

12 Sep 2014

By LBL_Admin

Field Guide to Fall Hiking

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By John Pollpeter, Lead Naturalist, Woodlands Nature Station Honker Lake Trail Autumn brings some of the best hiking opportunities at Land Between the Lakes. The changing colors and mild temperatures chase away the feelings of heat and humidity of late summer. Honker Lake Trail checks off all the major components for a great fall day hike – and more! My favorite, Honker Trail is located near our Woodlands Nature Station. You can easily come visit our back yard with our natural gardens, bat boxes, and rescued native animals before or after your hike. The trail loops around Honker Lake for…

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