Deer Steward 1:
Herd Monitoring
Online Module
Learn all about how to estimate deer populations, gather and analyze important hunter observation and harvest data, and fine tune your management strategies and objectives by completing NDA’s Herd Management online module.
$25.00
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.
Survey Techniques for Deer – Dr. Bronson Strickland
Surveys are a fun and fantastic tool to monitor deer herds and gain valuable information about the deer on your property. Here you will learn about various types of surveys, the information gained, and even how to conduct your very own deer survey!
Harvest Data Collection and Interpretation – Matt Ross
Harvest data allows you to track changes in harvest numbers, monitor the sex ratio and age structure, better understand herd health, and track your progress towards objectives. This module is your step-by-step guide in collecting data from deer you harvest and how to interpret those numbers over time.
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 two topics for approximately one and a half hours of instruction, and you will have up to 90 days (three months) to complete the course. Log in and out at any time, and we’ll keep track of your progress. Ninety 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.
