Fawn survival documented in southern Michigan

Wildlife research can be a long, time-consuming process, but having solid data on which to base management decisions is invaluable. Researchers from Michigan State University just published the first paper, examining fawn survival and use of space, after several years of research.

Survival and Space Use of Fawn White-tailed Deer in Southern Michigan appears in the April, 2008 issue of The American Midland Naturalist (http://www.nd.edu/~ammidnat/index.html), an academic journal published by the University of Notre Dame.

Authors Tim Hiller, Henry Campa III, and Scott Winterstein from Michigan State, and Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR found that very young fawns, from birth to two months-old, were very vulnerable to canid predation, and they preferred to use conifers and deciduous forest areas for cover. Predation and malnutrition were the most common causes of death in these very young deer, and almost 30 percent of the fawns studied died during this period. Canids predation (which can include coyote, fox and domestic dogs) are the most common cause of death. The death rates of these very young deer can have a great effect on potential adult deer populations.

The research involved three years of finding new fawns, examining them, attaching radio collars and then following them at various intervals for the next year, until the collar’s battery wears out and the collar falls off. Research of this type takes a lot of effort, time, and money, and after three years of field research and additional time in planning and analysis, this is the first of a series of papers that will be published.

This multi-year study was funded in part by Whitetails Unlimited, as part of WTU’s commitment to education and conservation. This is an investment that allows dedicated researchers to produce solid information that benefits game managers and regulators, and ultimately hunters in the field.

SilverScent Products LLC and Doc’s Deer Farm and Scents Inc Announce Strategic Partnership To Co-brand and Market Doc’s Evade Silver Ag, With Silverscent Technology

SilverScent’s ongoing mission has been to develop and market the highest quality products available for scent elimination and providing the safest and most effective silver available anywhere. It has been SilverScent’s goal to educate consumers regarding the properties of silver, how it works, and it’s extreme level of effectiveness in killing bacteria and eliminating human odor. Keith “Doc” Ainsley and the Team Extreme Pro Staff have been using our SilverScent product line in their hunts and filming, and became strong believers of the effectiveness of the product, enough so that they are now branding their own product containing SilverScent Plus technology in an exclusive Private Label arrangement. Hunters using SilverScent are seeing strong improvements in their situational results in down wind situations. “We are confident that the exposure, the education, and understanding of how silver works will be elevated by the co-branding and marketing arrangement. We aim to continue to provide our customers with their final choice in scent elimination. Our product brings the end to an ever scrutinized and consumer-skeptical category. ”

SilverScent uses an advanced, medical grade, and completely safe silver that works as an antimicrobial agent that has been proven to eliminate the bacteria causing human body odor. Unlike other products on the market today, SilverScent is the first and only product safe to apply directly on skin. There are other silver solutions on the market today. A low quality product is relatively easy to make. Unlike competitive products containing colloidal silver solutions, SilverScent is a silver nano-particulate solution. The engineering difference between the two solutions is what makes SilverScent superior to all other products. The silver solution used in SilverScent is the only pure silver solution that has received U.S. patents, which define the power and capabilities of the silver formula, and detail its incredible ability to kill odor causing bacteria. It is the first and only silver solution proven to work catalytically, rather than chemically, increasing the efficacy and safety of the product. Tests conducted by the Brigham Young Microbiology Laboratory, Penn State, Arizona State and University of Arizona have shown that the silver solution used to make SilverScent is more effective than any other silver products tested. SilverScent is far more effective at killing microbes, even at low concentrations.

“It has been a challenge to provide an understanding to the end user, because the technology is complex,” stated Bill McHenry, VP of Sales & Marketing for SilverScent. “We know that the consumer is skeptical of the scent elimination lines that are now available on the market, and they are looking for a quality, proven product in a crowded category. Hunters want products they can trust to provide solid results. Commercialization of simple formulas, combined with extensive marketing schemes has the users confused and discouraged. SilverScent and Doc’s will strive to eliminate the confusion, and provide an end to the skepticism.”

We are excited about our recent partnership with Doc’s, to combine our knowledge and expertise to further promote silver, and to develop and introduce new products to this market. We believe that the consumer is gaining the understanding of silver technologies, we know that we have the best available product, and we believe that silver in the outdoor market for human scent control is beginning to revolutionize the way hunters view their scent control routines. As they understand what the silver does, they realize that there is not a better way to kill bacteria and odor that reveal the human body odor. Our unique technology allows us a competitive edge in the industry and category, and we are gaining consumer understanding on a greater level all the time. SilverScent™ PLUS maintains the same quality and effectiveness as the original SilverScent™ product with the addition of high quality ingredients to eliminate even more odors.

SilverScent is a product that can be trusted, is safe and simple to use, and validates that a carefully executed scent control routine using a product that really works, does pay off in the end. Consistent results, each and every time!

For more information on SilverScent™ , the technology,and the supporting patents, please contact SilverScent Products at 608-474-0447 or visit www.SilverScentProducts.com. For more information on Doc’s Deer Farm and Scents, please visit www.docsdeerscents.com.

Woolrich, the original outdoor clothing company and a brand long supportive of sportsman-based conservation, has officially joined the renaissance of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The company has offered a sponsorship package to help return the federally recognized holiday to its early glory.
“Woolrich is committed to helping ensure a future for the American traditions of hunting and angling,” said Tim Joseph of Woolrich. The movement to energize the 35th annual commemoration, set for Sept. 23, 2006, is being driven by Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Aquarium based in Springfield, Mo.
Partners include NSSF, which founded NHF Day, The Outdoor Channel, Bass Pro Shops, Realtree and Woolrich. More are expected to come on board.

NASCAR Series and Craftsman’s Series Bill Davis Racing Team announced Monday Xtreme Outdoor Camouflage Inc. — an Arkansas-based outdoor apparel company — is joining its 2005 sponsorship lineup, starting this weekend with Johnny Benson and his No. 23 Toyota Tundra truck team at Mansfield Motorsports Park in Mansfield, Ohio
HIGH POINT, NC May 11, 2005 — Bill Davis Racing announced Monday Xtreme Outdoor Camouflage Inc. — an Arkansas-based outdoor apparel company — is joining its 2005 sponsorship lineup, starting this weekend with Johnny Benson and his No. 23 Toyota Tundra truck team at Mansfield Motorsports Park in Mansfield, Ohio
“Xtreme Outdoor Camo is a revolutionary product. When people see this product they are going to be amazed with its innovative design. It’s going to change how the outdoorsman looks at camouflage products,” said Bill Davis, BDR team owner and president. “I am really delighted and honored to have them join the Bill Davis Racing family.”
With its unique styling and state of the art design, Xtreme Outdoor Camo, out of Jacksonville, Ark., is becoming the leader in outdoor apparel. It offers a whole new generation of camouflage unmatched by any in the industry. With its PreyBlind Technology, Xtreme Outdoor Camo brings realistic photo technologies to hunters, fishermen, and to many other outdoorsmen.
“I am really excited about this partnership will Bill Davis Racing,” said James Riley, founder and owner of Xtreme Outdoor Camo. “I think this is going to definitely help increase awareness of the brand. NASCAR has such an overwhelming fan base. It is a great way for us to show what Xtreme Outdoor Camo is all about. BDR is a proven winner and I’m looking forward to seeing the Xtreme Outdoor Camo truck on the track.”
Riley is also the CEO and host of the nationally televised hunting and fishing show, “American Xtreme Outdoor Adventures.” Riley continually strives to bring great quality programming to every viewer through his hunting and fishing show that airs
Expect more Xtreme Outdoor Camo paint schemes on other BDR entries throughout the 2005 season and beyond. To learn more about Xtreme Outdoor Camo, go to www.xocamo.com.
Contact: Chip Wile
Bill Davis Racing
336.442.5889