328. What Actually Grows Bigger Bucks (Not What You Think)

In this episode, Blaise Korzekwa from Texas Parks and Wildlife breaks down what's actually working in Texas deer management, why antler restrictions work, and the disease threats that could affect the Texas Deer herd if we're not paying attention. Most hunters think deer management is something that happens at the state level — set some regulations, enforce some antler restrictions, and hope for the best. The reality is... that top-down approach doesn't work. Texas is shifting to local deer management cooperatives where landowners and biologists are working together to actually manage herds based on what's happening on the ground, not what looks good on paper. Please subscribe if you enjoyed the episode. Key Takeaways:• Why local deer management cooperatives are outperforming state-wide regulations• The problem with antler point restrictions and what Texas is doing instead• How to run effective deer surveys on your lease or property• The biggest disease threats facing Texas deer • What hunters can do to protect herd health and improve management on their groundIf you hunt Texas or any state dealing with herd health issues, this one's for you. We get into the weeds on what actually moves the needle in deer management. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode.- - Get Tactacam Cell Cameras for 15% off use code HA152026 - https://www.tactacam.com/- Get 20% Off Pnuma Outdoors Gear here: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8534842.ba528a- Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ - Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com - Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ -Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advantage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersadvantage Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com