First, we get a positive identification of the animal. Both of us shine it and get a good clear look at it. If it is a deer we use binoculars to see if it is a Doe, Buck or Fawn and that is recorded. The maximum distance a deer can be counted is is 250 yards. When a deer is identified, the biologist establishes a Deer Point.
Modern technology helps out here.
All of the following is recorded for each Deer Point. It is a slight tangent, but I want to make an important point. These deer surveys as well as numerous other projects to study and improve wildlife habitat and hands on programs to introduce people to the outdoors, are funded by the moneys from Hunting License sales. We, as hunters, make a viable contribution to the quality and health of our State's wildlife. The lines are 15 miles long.