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22nd Oct 2025

UPO Live On Air Ep. 33- Are Deer Smart?

So the question this week is do deer have the ability to apply quick-witted intelligence? Or are they simply reacting to their environment in a way that has repeatedly had a positive outcome in the past? I think you know the answer because lets be honest if deer were smart they wouldn't travel in a pattern.

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  1. Penn State Deer-Forest Study (2013–Present): GPS-collar research on deer movement, site fidelity, and behavior. https://www.deer.psu.edu
  2. Ozoga, J.J. & Verme, L.J. (1982) – “Social organization, behavior, and learning in captive white-tailed deer.” Michigan DNR Research Report 306.
  3. Swihart, R.K., Pignatello, J.J., & Mattina, M.J. (1991) – “Aversive responses of white-tailed deer to predator urines.” Journal of Chemical Ecology, 17(4), 767–777.
  4. North American Whitetail (2018) – “The Science Behind a Deer’s Sense of Smell.”
  5. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (2018) – Managing White-tailed Deer in Suburban Environments

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Under Pressure Outdoors Podcast
The Under Pressure Outdoors Podcast is your go-to source for real, unfiltered conversations about hunting, conservation, and the outdoor lifestyle. Based in Florida but relevant nationwide, this podcast dives deep into what it truly means to be a modern hunter—beyond the harvest.

From beginner bowhunters to seasoned outdoorsmen, each episode brings practical insights, storytelling, and expert perspectives on topics like deer hunting, turkey hunting, public land strategies, gear, land management, and wildlife conservation. We also tackle important issues affecting hunters today, including access, changing regulations, environmental challenges, and the evolving role of hunters in conservation.

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Will Crebs

Will is an avid outdoorsmen with a passion for conservation and bringing up the next generation of outdoors men and women with respect for our natural resources