The population status and land useof roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L, 1758) in Düzce, Kaynaşli State Hunting Area

In this study, the population status and land use of Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Düzce, Kaynaşlı State hunting area was determined. The study was carried out periodically between April 2019 and December 2019 with field studies conducted monthly. Karaca's presence in the area has been determined by both direct observations, namely images of Karaca obtained with eyes, binoculars and telescopes or camera tra, and indirect observations, namely footprints and stools As a result of the study, Roe Deer was generally found in the mixed forests of Fir-Beech and Beech-Fir, between 1200-1600 m elevations, in the north - north west view and between 20-40% slopes. In May and June when the births took place, females often used KnG (Beech-Fir) forests and males GKn (Fir-Beech) forests. When the mating took place in June-August, Roe Deers often used KnG (Beech-Fir) forests. In addition, 05.00-07.00, 09.00-11.00 and 16.00-18.00 hours are determined as the most active period of the day for Roe Deers.