Deer Steward 1:
Herd Management
Online Module
Learn all about population management, what deer eat, and deer predators by completing NDA’s Herd Management online module.
$55.00
Personal Instruction
The NDA’s Deer Steward online modules were developed with the goal of increasing your knowledge and understanding of a specific topic. Whether you’re a brand-new or experienced hunter, landowner, or an aspiring natural resource professional, this is the place to be. Each course is entirely web based, and you will have access to the materials for 90 days after registering, allowing for the flexibility necessary to cover the materials as quickly or slowly as you desire.
Here's an idea of the topics covered in this module.
Buck Management – Kip Adams
This topic covers buck harvest restrictions, aging bucks on the hoof, antlers and more! Hunters love to shoot bucks, and this module will arm you with the tools necessary to make wise decisions and carefully choose which bucks to harvest.
Predators and Predation – Dr. Will Gulsby
Deer are a prey species, and there are several different animals that hunt them. Learn all about predators and predation rates, predator effects on behavior, and how to manage predator populations.
Doe Management – Matt Ross
This module will help you better understand population ecology and how to tell fawns and adult does apart. Doe management is a crucial subject that every hunter should know!
Nutrition and Food Habits – Dr. Marcus Lashley
This topic covers everything you need to know about a deer’s diet: nutritional requirements, minerals, diet selection, and the dangers of supplemental feeding. Learning what deer eat and when they eat will increase your hunting success by knowing which food sources to hunt throughout the season.
Course Features
Videos
Our Deer Steward course videos feature professional biologists and deer researchers, the latest and most relevant science, and engaging footage of deer in the wild that gives you a visual representation of their behavior and how they respond to management.
Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about the new and improved course.
Learn Your Way on Any Device
Today's Hunter offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. There are 5 topics for approximately 3.5 hours of instruction, and you will have up to 90 days (3 months) to complete the course. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. 90 days has proven to be plenty of time to complete the materials.
Americans with Disabilities Act
NDA is proud to announce that the Deer Steward online modules are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
