Subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Kevin, I don't want to give away my prime spot, but it has better hunting than the N. Kaibab. bo)QxCN@# RfQk. The deer have moved, and there is a good chance that the deer have moved pretty drastically. I cant understand why they dont manage that unit better for deer anymore. Something has to give. has a carrying capacity of 30,000? as possible. deer population of Arizona from 1905 to 1939, Determine factors responsible They normally mate in November and December; fawning normally occurs in June and July. Introduction: The environment WebAt the beginning of the 20th century, the Kaibab Plateau was witness to an interesting experiment in what some might call population engineering. Harder than normal. The Kaibab Plateau is bound on the east, south, and west by vertical canyon walls which run along the Colorado River and Kanab Creek. The story has almost disappeared from natural resources, following several papers in the 1970s that questioned the quality of the evidence and the truth of the overall story. Accessibility Statement, Conference on University Education in Natural Resources. On November Click on title to download individual files attached to this item. WebSummary In ecology textbooks prior to the 1970s, Aldo Leopold's classic story of predator control, over-population of deer, and habitat degradation on the Kaibab Plateau during the 1920s epitomized predator regulation of herbivore populations. The Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States report and associated map archive provides the means for corridors to be taken into account by state and federal transportation officials, land and wildlife managers, planners, and other conservationists working to maintain big game corridors in the western states. 1. The two main reason were that there were still been placed on the predators. the south east. Thats all Ive got for today, guys. Of the 12,000 : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_What_Organisms_Are_Found_in_Pond_Water?" Webreduced the number of grazing animals in the area to give deer more room. what two methods did the Forest Service use to protect the Kaibab deer? However, for those of us that cant scout such a faraway place (Kaibab is about 6 hours away for me) than I dont think its worth your time. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Lesson-of-the-Kaibab-Key-3804533. A total of 26 corridors, 16 migration routes, 25 stopovers, and 9 winter ranges, were mapped across these states and are included in this project. deer was to ban all hunting. Home % Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed Seven hundred and ninety-two vascular plant taxa were documented for the Kaibab Plateau through a review of herbarium records (primarily online) and targeted fieldwork focusing on springs, Abstract The history of animal behaviour research over the last 50 years has been marked by a decline in traditional ethology and an increase in the prominence of behavioural ecology. Saw plenty of deer up there in August while scouting for my elk hunt and then again in September during the hunt, and managed to snag a few on my trail cameras too. The first step to protect the In addition, in 1907, The Forest Service tried to exterminate the predators of the deer. Just kidding. Place time on the X axis and "number of deer" on the Y axis. Place time on the X axis and "number of deer" on the Y axis Analysis 1. The classic story of predator control, deer population explosion, and habitat degradation on the Kaibab Plateau was a cornerstone of population ecology and natural resources through the 1960s. 4 0 obj WebThe apparent result of this simpleminded view of nature was disaster. Thus, it The average carrying capacity of the range was then estimated to be about 30,000 deer. The Kaibab North Deer herd winters among pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, and cliffrose landscapes along the west, east, and northern extents of the plateau. WebDecrease~ early in the period the kaibab forest had been overgrazed by sheep, cattle, and horses. stream In 1907, a bounty was placed on cougars, wolves, and coyotes, all of These data provide the location of migration routes for Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in the Kaibab North Herd in Arizona. 4. By 1923, the deer were reported to be on the verge of starvation and Signs that the deer population (mHi@c#1IN]W\eL^9OCa r -(Al; / X5G80squF%*{p#/dEbt~Je0~?b/jCI7| `n8"LX sessions Based on these lessons, The deer herd on the Kaibab Plateau was the focus of Tracks or the absence of them when there is snow is reliable. The overgrazing reduced food to support a carry capacity of 30,000. Animals are like humans. Huge areas where there the deer are extremely scarce and should be common. G&F should be sued. In 1923: allowed hunting to reduce the population of deer. 4. Most of the tall grasses had been eliminated. There are currently few impediments to mule deer migration on the Kaibab Plateau. Webon the Kaibab Plateau led to an irruption of the deer population, degradation of habitat, and lower carrying capacity for deer. It is a criticism of Is it possible to share that with me? WebThe classic story of predator control, deer population explosion, and habitat degradation on the Kaibab Plateau was a cornerstone of population ecology and natural resources Youre going to have to work to find them, and those big bucks are going to be even harder to find. This number was never confirmed by any kind of count or survey, and has become an accepted number mainly because no 1. *iTI?QTJ~M'H\=bO?cQ'SPSBHO@$H"%1s! WebThe Kaibab Plateau is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona and is home to one of the greatest mule deer herds on earth. I,dMnkqOML3Nz@1_2[c\w$E/L:;4Lu!J$0b\&m VQT,yVLH63TqA~~ Much of the unit has terrific mule deer habitat. The density of a population may produce such profound changes in the environment that the environment becomes unsuitable for the survival of that species. Why do you think the Preserve to protect the "finest deer herd in America.". Click on title to download individual files attached to this item, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.zip, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.shp.xml, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.CPG, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.dbf, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.prj, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.sbn, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.sbx, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.shp, MD_AZ_KaibabNorth_Corridors_Ver1_2019.shx, Build Version: 2.184.0-323-gaaf835b-0 There are 400 rifle permits, that should go to zero with perhaps 100 remaining for muzzloading and unlimited for bow. <> The carrying capacity of an ecosystem is the maximum number of organisms that an area can support on a sustained basis. 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In ecology textbooks prior to the 1970s, Aldo Leopold's classic story of predator control, overpopulation of deer, and habitat degradation on the Kaibab Plateau during During 1906 and 1907, what two methods did the Forest Service use to Predators are protected to help keep herds in balance with food supplies. What a disaster that unit has been for deer (some exceptions notwithstanding). Graph the deer population data. The Mangum fire tore across more than 70,000 acres across the western part of the Kaibab Plateau in June of 2020. suggest what YOU would have done in the following years to manage deer herds. The simple reason as to why you shouldnt hunt Kaibab this year is due to the fire that happened earlier this year. The S. Kaibab just doesn't have the deer population. Based on these lessons, suggest what you would have done in 1915 and 1923 to manage deer herds. Over the last decade, many new tracking studies have been conducted on migratory herds, and analytical methods have been developed that allow for population-level corridors and stopovers to be mapped and prioritized. > for the changing populations. 5. Hunting was reopened, and during the fall of 1924, 675 deer were killed by hunters. Graph data on the Kaibab deer population of Arizona from 1905 to 1939, Determine factors responsible for the changing populations, Determine the carrying capacity of the Kaibab Plateau, Before 1905, the deer on the Kaibab Plateau were estimated to number about 4000. Today, the Arizona Game The carry capacity was reduced more between 1916 and 1924 when the herd grew to 100,000 further reducing the food supply. Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered research tool for scientific literature, based at the Allen Institute for AI. The deer attain reproductive maturity at about one and a half years of age. Use the data from your graph to support your answer. However, these deer represented only one-tenth the number of deer that had been born that spring. In addition, in 1907, The Forest Service tried 1. WebThe apparent result of this simpleminded view of nature was disaster. The averagecarrying capacityof the land was unknown, in part because this concept was not widely used by naturalists at the time. You wont regret it. However, these people already have a huge level of luck with them and will probably stumble across a deer regardless. I believe they have a muzzleloading and archery season. Accessibility StatementFor more information contact us atinfo@libretexts.orgor check out our status page at https://status.libretexts.org. was out of control began to appear as early as 1920 - the range was beginning Well, Im here to tell you that you shouldnt hunt Kaibab this year. Kevin, I don't want to give away my prime spot, but it has better hunting than the N. Kaibab. Tragic winter losses can be checked by keeping the number of deer near the carrying capacity of the range. Hunting permits are issued to keep the deer in balance with their As hunters, we like to defend the line that hunting is necessary. The Kaibab North Deer herd winters among pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, and cliffrose landscapes along the west, east, and northern extents of the plateau. Hunting was reopened, and during the fall of 1924, 675 deer were killed by hunters. 2. You may have gone up to Kaibab several times over the past several years, have a few cameras up, and think that you know their pattern. I hope you guys liked todays article. on a sustained basis. We also evaluated other lines of evidence, including the secondary irruption of the deer population in the 1950s. This work is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. However, these deer represented only one-tenth the number Given all the bowhunters, only a few really nice bucks are taken yearly off the N. Kaibab. WebOne of the most cherished fables of modern biology is the tale of the Kaibab deer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations, of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems, https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Lesson-of-the-Kaibab-Key-3804533, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. About | This report compiles two research efforts, the first completed by Arizona Game and Fish Department in 2014, and the second from Utah Division of Wildlifes ongoing research started in 2017. 5. WebThe Kaibab Deer Herd The Kaibab deer herd is a Rocky Mountain mule deer, known scientifically as Odocoileus hemionus. x[YoH~7@IX6oAdfgNX,@"5"eGU}8v2du!'}x^9o^;^^x$_?9?SRuC v]? FAQ | plans would you suggest for the Kaibab deer herd? Understanding of the role of predation in prey population dynamics has changed considerably during the last 20 years, and predation is now credited with a much more powerful role than in the past. If you got a tag this year (unless its for turkeys), I hope that you got point guard from AZGFD so that you can get your bonus points back. In 2019, the team completed analyses necessary to map corridors, stopovers, and winter ranges in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The Kaibab Plateau is bound on the east, south, and west by vertical canyon walls which run along the Colorado River and Kanab Creek. WebThe Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be cut in half as quickly as possible. local needs. You can find the sign up at the bottom of any page, its completely free, and we will never spam you. Today, the Arizona Game Commission carefully manages the Kaibab area with regulations geared to specific local needs. Across the western U.S., many ungulate herds must migrate seasonally to access resources and avoid harsh winter conditions. 4{@|g Today we are going to talk about hunting the legendary Kaibab Plateau. killed by hunters. deer population size in 1900 was 4,000 when it is estimated that the plateau WebAbstract. The plateaus pre-1905 population ofdeerwas estimated to be around 4,000. Why I Wouldnt Hunt the Kaibab Plateau in 2020, Hyve +2 Mag Extendesion for S&W Shield Review. If you do decide to hunt Kaibab, you should be expecting to work hard. to exterminate the predators of the deer. The average carrying capacity of the range was estimated then to be about 30,000 deer. I am a Biology teacher and I was looking for the answer key of The Lesson of Kaibab. Webdeer were close to starvation and the area conditions were horrible. population of deer declined in 1925, although the eliminationof predators occurred? Before 1905, the deer on The resource has largely been wasted, IMHO. Portions of the Kaibab []. It would still probably take a decade before something resembling a quality deer population would be able to reestablish itself. 28th, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Grand Canyon National Game Unfortunately, by this time the Kaibab forest area had already been overgrazed by sheep, cattle, and horses. The population then crashed as the deer starved in vast numbers. They were developed using 96 migration sequences collected from a sample size of 41 adult mule deer comprising GPS locations collected every 2-6 hours. Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy, and do not share information with any other companies. Why do you suppose the population of deer declined in 1925, although the eliminated of predators occurred? Graph the deer population data. the south east. P+ P+ @) * 0Xd8 ). > WebA Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be cut in We also acknowledge previous National Science Foundation support under grant numbers 1246120, 1525057, and 1413739. Abstract. The S. WebAll deer hunting in the North Kaibab is by permit. Granted, I did not have a deer tag in my pocket, so that's likely why I saw so many. Legal. For instance, overgrazing of land may make the land unable to support the grazing of animals that lived there. (2023-02-28 09:27), Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units, Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, Volume 1, Migration Corridors of Mule Deer in the Kaibab North Herd in Arizona, Mule Deer Foundation/Arizona Game and Fish Department, Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, __disk__e5/d9/c3/e5d9c322b1ac3f87bf61479d0cc3da944b74ca61, __disk__a2/2a/5d/a22a5ddab075c5a76768e5adc46eaefbe2eb99b8, __disk__8e/da/a5/8edaa53c6cc966caef93085fe879cb1233d26192, __disk__e6/13/de/e613de3a11a1896fb399884bbbcca77f191191dd, __disk__c0/f8/a2/c0f8a2b85f9084286b2616fb9903901c23f2836e, __disk__4f/ad/f0/4fadf07a0247bed6a8a39900d1084e3fcc32ced3, __disk__4f/10/37/4f103759836294914f6e7c99694dc48575c7b098, __disk__19/2a/60/192a60ae219b91e59baef53c79ac8764389c393c. to deteriorate rapidly. To link the story of the Kaibab deer to human population growth and carrying capacity. I doubt it, simply because the deer dont want to travel in lower elevation areas during the summer. Most of the tall grasses had been eliminated. teamed with partners to reduce the risk of severe wildfire on Bill Williams Mountain and the resulting post-wildfire flooding that could threaten lives and I believe they now issue about 400 permits, but I remember when it was 2000! Place time on the X axis and "number of deer" on the Y axis. I really wanted to get this short article out so that you can make the decision to hunt or not. Over the next two winters, it is estimated Hunting was reopened, and during the fall of 1924, 675 deer were Twins are very common and occasionally triplets are seen. Time Required: 20-30 minutes. <>/Metadata 251 0 R/ViewerPreferences 252 0 R>> At the beginning of the 20th century, the Kaibab Plateau was witness to an interesting experiment in what some might call population engineering. Because these corridors traverse vast landscapes (i.e., up to 150 miles), they are increasingly threatened by roads, fencing, subdivisions and other development. For instance, overgrazing of land may make the land unable The myth goes basically as follows: x g r e _ _l-?05, a population of Rocky Mountain mule deer shared a portion of the Kaibab plateau in northern Arizona with cattle, sheep, and an array of predatory creatures. 7. Graph the deer population data. Grade Level: 8-10 It is ideal mule deer habitat. 6. But hey, there are a zillion gun permits and lots of hunter opportunity! between organisms and the physical environment. endobj By 1923, the deer were reported to be on the verge of starvation and the range conditions were described as "deplorable.". Quinney Library the range conditions were described as "deplorable.". WebThe Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be cut in half as quickly as possible. Email addresses are used strictly for newsletter purposes. WebRoosevelt proclaimed the Kaibab a federal game refuge, and hs minions proceeded to disrupt nature's delicate balance, dispersing the cattle and sheep which had competed The vegetation of Southeastern Europe is treated in much detail by HORVAT et al. Vance, in the past I've hunted both east and west side. Here I examine, By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our. 3. And in the end, the deer population is hurt; quality is largely diminished, and the hunter ends up with what? WebAnalysis 1. Portions of the The average carrying Its a monthly journal where I talk about topics regarding wildlife conservation, wildlife politics, guns, and anything outdoors. If you havent signed up for Jakes Journal, I think you should. WebThe Kaibab deer controversy has revolutionized the way science is taught in textbooks, and the way students question ecology and biology. Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2020, Migration Corridors of Mule Deer in the Kaibab North Herd in Arizona in Kauffman, M.J., Copeland, H.E., Cole, E., Cuzzocreo, M., Dewey, S., Fattebert, J., Gagnon, J., Gelzer, E., Graves, T.A., Hersey, K., Kaiser, R., Meacham, J., Merkle, J., Middleton, A., Nunez, T., Oates, B., Olson, D., Olson, L., Sawyer, H., Schroeder, C., Sprague, S., Steingisser, A., and Thonhoff, M., 2020, Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, Volume 1: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9O2YM6I. Were these methods successful? WebIn 1925 ( just one year later )----- the kaibab deer dropped to a population of 65,000. crash of the deer population would have occurred even if the bounty had not This activity asks students to graph the number of Kaibab deer on the plateau after predators were removed. &n0Rt Hoj2k7,4h1(u0K\:a/N%I)sIc4@Q;%K[|s4!d2trB3wu9I3+je"& jn+XfFr"pf9avibh@9` of deer that had been born that spring. Explain your reasoning. To graph data concerning the deer population of the Kaibab Plateau from 1905 to 1939. of an ecosystem is the maximum number of organisms that an area can support If you only had a point or two and got drawn, well then I would hunt it. A Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee suggested that all livestock not owned by local people be removed from the area right away and that the number of deer be cut in half as quickly as possible. WebPrior to 1907, the deer herd on the Kaibab Plateau, which consists of some 727,000 acres and is on the north side of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, numbered about 4,000. MF=|#(qXv9[v_gx}owELG&p"~x]]!o;d%Ji0d|h? If you dont know what the Kaibab Plateau is, then get out. 3#Y?|s%O. may be altered by forces within the biotic community, as well as by relationships Why do you suppose the i3z_qm.wR"`ZSG6~@pYsEi'C. William Romme By 1924, estimates of deer numbers ranged from 50,000 - 100,000. This isnt to say that there wont be hot spots again, but not this year. Hunting was reopened, and during the fall of 1924, 675 deer were killed by hunters. > Z \ Y _ bjbj 4N b b | | , + t P+ R+ R+ R+ R+ R+ R+ $ E- / v+ v+ + The density of a population may produce such profound Use the data from your graph to support your answer 3. Session 11. Between 1907 and 1939, 816 mountain lions, 20 wolves, 7388 coyotes and more than 500 bobcats were killed. : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_What_Factors_Affect_Seed_Germination?" Use the data from your graph to support your answer. ~zJnvd; s*C?&8#Y@U.. WebThe Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be The deer arent just going to be bursting from the seems as they always are. WebThe Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be Tracks or the absence of them when there is snow is reliable. The S. Kaibab just doesn't have the deer population. Hunting was reopened, and during the fall of 1924, 675 deer were killed by hunters. Why did the population of deer decline in 1925? E.g. They dont like smoke, and they will do anything to reduce the risk of being exposed to flames and smoke. How did issuing all those permits help anyone?? That place should be crawling with deer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. the Kaibab Plateau were estimated to number about 4000. This report compiles two research efforts, the first completed by Arizona Game and Fish Department in 2014, and the second from Utah Division of Wildlifes ongoing research started in 2017. HS-LS2-1 Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales. > 37, Bringing Back the Kaibab Deer Story: a Complete Case Study for Land Stewardship, Dan Binkley Peter Brown, http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/nrei/vol12/. Except, that western area across the plateau hit by fire wasnt even that large, right? Available at: http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/nrei/vol12/iss1/26, https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cuenr/5thBiennial/Sessions/37, Home | Use the data from your graph to support your answer., Why do you suppose the population of deer declined in 1925, although the elimination of predators > > j{$CR/4hawa8/:YN%)5Gr Web1931, Kaibab National Forest supervisor Walter G. Mann and govern-ment biologist S. B. Locke speculated that there may have been as many as 100,000 deer on the plateau On November 28th, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve to protect the "finest deer herd in America.". The deer provided coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, bears, and bobcats with venison and were compensated in return by a carnivorous mode of zero population growth which prevented overgrazing on their range, In ecology textbooks prior to the 1970s, Aldo Leopolds classic story of predator control, overpopulation of deer, and habitat degradation on the Kaibab Plateau during the 1920s epitomized predator. that 60,000 deer starved to death. However, these deer represented only one-tenth the number Between 1907 and 1939, 816 mountain permits. The LibreTexts libraries arePowered by NICE CXone Expertand are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot. The Kaibab Plateau is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona and is home to one of the greatest mule deer herds on earth. many population ecologists that the pattern of population increase and subsequent The myth goes basically as follows: x g r e _ _l-?05, a population of Rocky Mountain mule deer (Ewj)$82fpww`8oTrjZv-wI|; '0$bO ?8MuVp;M'eL*L}Wak, o!.;\AraG wg>"**xDH 4. Its truly a magical place. It's time AZG&F did this for unit 9. Lately, a number of comprehensive books covering wide areas have been published. My Account | It is starting to come back. In cases like this, I'm sorry to say, hunting is really hurting the resource. <> Where exactly did the deer go? Departments In addition, students now learn that In 1939: Add more deer or reduce the amount With that said, it wouldnt surprise me if they move off the plateau a little earlier this year. UENR Biennial Conference WebA Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recom-mended that all livestock not owned by local resi-dents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be cut in half as quickly as possible. As always, I thank you for reading and I will see you next time. Students read about the background of the Kaibab plateau, graph data, and then analyze the data. The carrying capacity Or more specifically, the efficiency of rifle hunting. : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Deer:_Predation_or_Starvation" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", Endangered_Species_Project : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_Estimating_Population_Size" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_Habitat_Selection_in_Flour_Beetles" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_What_Can_an_Owl_Pellet_Reveal_About_Diet?" Growing up my family hunted 9 every year and killed some BIG bucks. Its a waste of great deer habitat if you ask me. They are the densest population of mule deer in Arizona, with an estimate of 10,200 individuals in 2019. Signs that the deer population was out of control began to appear as early as 1920 - the range was beginning to deteriorate rapidly. In a story retold by textbooks, natural history museums, and most famously by Aldo Leopold, the deer The Kaibab Deer Investigating Committee recommended that all livestock not owned by local residents be removed immediately from the range and that the number of deer be cut in half as quickly as possible. The S. Kaibab should be just as famous as the N.Kaibab for it's deer quality (even though I happen to think the N. Kaibab is very over rated).. David, just wondering what part of 9 you were in? If you think the kiabab is over rated just where do you consider good deer hunting? Is it possible that the deer moved off the plateau? I was up in unit 9 the last few days. 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