Testing a Local Inbreeding Hypothesis as a Cause of Observed Antler Characteristics in Managed Populations of White-Tailed Deer
The increased use of antler restrictions by state game agencies has led to a focus on antlers by the hunting public, particularly the potential for an association between genetics and antler characteristics. We analyzed microsatellite data from 1231 male white-tailed deer (<i>Odocoileus virgin...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/13/3/116 |