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1
Q

1st pregnancy produces..?

A

single fawn

2
Q

Coytoes annual fawn crop

A

20-60%

3
Q

Annual Harvest

A

400,000

4
Q

Protein Per Day

A

14-18%

5
Q

Pedicels

A

Bases

6
Q

What does increased use of grasses mean?

A

Over population, Poor conditions, competition

7
Q

Gestation

A

200 days

8
Q

Most severe nutritional stress period

A

mid to late summer and late winter

9
Q

Top speed

A

30-35 mph

10
Q

Velvet shed in what month?

A

September

11
Q

Prime antler development

A

5-6 years

12
Q

When does rut happen

A

October - January

13
Q

How many estrus cycles does a doe have?

A

3

14
Q

Doe is receptive to a buck for…?

A

28 hours

15
Q

Good habitat produces an average of…

A

1- 1 1/2 faws per breeding doe per year

16
Q

Amount of dry matter per day

A

3-7 lbs

17
Q

Cover

A

20-70%

18
Q

Water consumption per day

A

1/2-1 gallon per day

19
Q

Highest Recorded Density Per Acre

A

1 per 3 acres

20
Q

Most common limiting factor

A

Forage quality

21
Q

How far should water be apart?

A

1-3 miles

22
Q

Can harvest up to what percent of the population?

A

30%

23
Q

ideal ratio

A

1:1

24
Q

What age does a buck reach mature body size?

A

4 years