Infrared-triggered camera versus helicopter counts of white-tailed deer

Helicopter surveys have been used for some time to gain information about population density which is vital to the effective management of white-tailed deer populations. However, aerial surveys are not practical for small landholdings or leasings, and under these circumstances it may be preferable to census deer using infrared monitors that trigger automatic cameras. Research on this subject has established that a single helicopter survey would probably not provide an accurate estimate of population, sex or age.