🦌 Coyotes, Winter, and the Future of Maine’s Deer 🌲

In this powerful new episode of Maine Knows Howe, host Bob Howe sits down with Gerry Lavigne, retired Maine deer biologist, to tackle one of the most controversial and critical topics facing our woods today.

Gerry breaks down the real impact coyotes have on Maine’s deer population, why winter conditions make deer especially vulnerable, and why active predator control is essential to protecting the future of whitetails in the Pine Tree State. Backed by decades of field experience, biology, and hard-earned insight, this conversation cuts through opinion and gets to the facts.

Whether you’re a hunter, conservationist, outdoorsman, or someone who simply cares about Maine’s wildlife heritage, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Full show drop Jan 1st !

🎯 Topics include:
• How coyotes affect deer survival in winter
• Why deer yards matter more than ever
• The science behind predator control
• What happens if we do nothing

👉 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation as we explore how knowledge, stewardship, and action can help protect Maine’s deer for generations to come.

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