In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy sits down with wildlife scientist Jim Heffelfinger to discuss the complex factors impacting mule deer populations across North America. They cover significant conservation challenges, such as landscape-scale habitat changes, the impacts of human population growth, and the difficulties of managing herds amid changing environmental conditions. They look at how difficult it can be to balance scientific management with social and political pressures that often influence wildlife policy.
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