Deer Hunt 2007 set to air on statewide public television Nov 8
MADISON – Hunters and others interested in the white-tailed deer will want to tune in to Deer Hunt 2007 on public television stations statewide at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8. Familiar deer show and Outdoor Wisconsin television host, Dan Small, will interview new Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank, along with other experts on deer management, hunting history, traditions and culture.
The show will feature segments on youth hunting and offer tips on deer behavior, movement and response to changes in their “neck of the woods” to hunters who come home with the lament, “I didn’t see any deer.”
In a companion segment, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will review and update the audience on the results of a review of the way deer populations are estimated, what deer population estimates mean to hunters and comments from a citizen hunter and member of the committee that reviewed the experts’ work.
Of special interest to viewers with interests in forest ecology and forest management is a segment that will examine some of the herd’s impacts on things other than motorists’ vehicles in a segment that looks at how the herd’s browsing habits and population numbers affect farmers, foresters and other forest species.
CWD project manager Alan Crossley, will update Dan on efforts of a newly formed CWD advisory committee composed of citizen volunteers who have offered up a bunch of their weekends during the year to study, listen and question a variety of experts in wildlife health, wildlife management, human dynamics, epidemiology and population biology with the goal of advising the Department of Natural Resources on future CWD management policy.
And who wouldn’t like some tasty recipes and tips on processing and preparing venison at home? Culinary whizzes will guide viewers through the various cuts of meat and ways of processing venison, and prepare some dishes that are sure to be a hit around the table.
As in the past, viewers will be able to call in toll-free during the broadcast with their questions about deer hunting regulations and management.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Warnke - (608) 264-6023
