Deer Observation and Harvest Database Available for Download - **FREE**

[Mike Trump]

This is a new version of a previous post. The original post was getting long and I had made several mistakes in the URL links which made it confusing. So, I have rebuilt the original post with no mistakes (and hopefully no more confusion). To date, over 315 people from around the world have logged on and downloaded this database. That is AWESOME!!

Originally posted on July 31, 2006:

As promised, I have completed the Production version of my Deer Observation and Harvest Database, and it is now ready for download. The cost to you is nothing. That's right it's absolutely FREE. I hope you enjoy it. I know I sure have had fun building it. Here's the general overview from my original post where I introduced its demo version earlier this month...

I have been working on this database for over 5 years now. I think I have finally got it dialed in good enough to share it with everyone here. I would love for you to download it and begin using it as your hunting and herd management tool. It will require your PC to be setup a certain way though. Here's the system requirements:

1.) IBM PC only - It will not work on a Mac (unless you can run Microsoft Office on your Mac).
2.) Windows XP operating system is preferred. However, it should work on 95, 2K, and Millennium.
3.) It's a Microsoft Access database, so it will also require you to have Microsoft Office 2000, 2002 or 2003 loaded to your PC. I have created separate versions for MS Access 2000 and MS Access 2002/2003, so you just have to make sure you download the correct one.
4.) It's a large download (16+ MB), so a broadband connection is suggested. A dial-up connection will work just fine, it’ll just take a while longer.

The database allows you to capture both observation and harvest data by hunting season (you can set your own hunting season dates). It is primarily geared toward the person who hunts the same place(s) all the time. A private land owner or lessee is the primary target audience. But, you don't have to own the property, as long as you just hunt the same location(s) all the time.

In order for this database to work to its fullest capacity, you have to be very diligent and accurate with your data collection and entry. It will require you to take detailed field notes each time you're in the woods so you can record them as soon as you get back to camp. This is all accomplished on a single data entry screen with drop down boxes and automated one-key selections. It also has a Stand Location database where you can capture detailed data on each of your hunting stands. And as part of the stand database, it also has a Treestand Locator feature. In this feature you can enter the current wind direction and the program will return back the best stand choices for that wind. There are also a dozen or more charts, graphs, reports, etc. It will also calculate deer herd population dynamics based on your entered data. Plus a whole bunch more. You'll just have to download it and check it out. Here are just a few screen shots from the database...

Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the pictures...



I have loaded it to my FTP server, so all you have to do is click on one of the links below and then click on the "Save" button when the download dialog box opens up.

To download a zip file containing the Access 2000 Production version of the database plus a detailed 10 page PDF instruction manual click below -->
Access 2000 Production Database + Instructions

To download the Access 2000 Demo version with 4 years of real data included click below -->
Access 2000 Demo Database

To download a zip file containing the Access 2002/2003 Production version of the database plus a detailed 10 page PDF instruction manual click below -->
Access 2002/2003 Production Database + Instruction Manual

To download the Access 2002/2003 Demo version with 4 years of real data included click below -->
Access 2002/2003 Demo Database

To download the 10 page PDF instruction manual only -->
Instruction Manual Only


Please feel free to holler or PM me with any questions or suggestions. I really hope you enjoy the database.

[Mike Trump]

Because a few of you have had corruption problems when downloading the zip files, please try one of the new links below (depending on what version you need). The links below are for the Production databases only and are not zipped. If you still need the instruction manual, you'll have to download that PDF document separately (link is above).

Here are the new links...

Access 2000 Production Version Only

Access 2002/2003 Production Version Only


Thanks,
Mike

[Mike Trump]

When you use any of the links above, make sure you click on the "Save" button on the File Download dialog box that pops up. You may save the files anywhere on your computer that you wish.

Thanks,
Mike

[Mike Trump]

If you had an issue with loading the program and have not heard back from me via PM, please let me know. At this point, I believe I have answered everyone's questions.

Good luck this fall,
Mike

[Dwayne]

Mike,
Can I put links to this on our MN Bowhunters, Inc. website at www.mnbowhunters.org
Dwayne

[dusters]

Looks pretty cool, I'll have to try this out.

[Koontzy]

Looks awsome.. which download is the one if i want the full version and instrustions? can you delete stuff...Like if I d/l it now and just mess aroudn with it can I delet the stuff??

thanks

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by Dwayne

Mike,
Can I put links to this on our MN Bowhunters, Inc. website at www.mnbowhunters.org
Dwayne

Yes, by all means. Thanks for asking!

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by Koontzy

Looks awesome.. which download is the one if i want the full version and instructions? can you delete stuff...Like if I d/l it now and just mess around with it can I delete the stuff??

thanks

If you have Win Zip on your computer, you can use one of the Production zip file links located in the first post of this thread. These contain the Production file + Instructions. Otherwise, you can use the new links I just posted which link to the Production versions only and then subsequently download the instructions separately.

If you want to download it to play around with it, I would recommend you download one of my Demo versions (again, depends on what version of Microsoft Access you have). They contain 4 years of real observation and harvest data which will enable you to see what is possible once you really start accruing some data.

However, that said, if you don't want to mess with having to download a separate version just to play around with, you can easily remove data from the Production database by using the Raw Data Editor utility which is located on the Maintain Databases sub-menu screen.

[HunterHads]

what do I open it under? I have microsoft ofice 2003 but what program in ofice?

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by HunterHads

what do I open it under? I have microsoft ofice 2003 but what program in ofice?

Access.

I'm guessing if it isn't being immediately recognized by Windows, you probably don't have Access installed. The Microsoft Access icon is a purple key...

[Koontzy]

whats the differance between the 200 one and the 2002/2003 one??

any differance?

[12Cedars]

WOW. you have a lot of work into this....

[HunterHads]

NOOOOOOOOOOO I don't have Access in my Microsoft ofice. I wanna try it too.

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by Koontzy

whats the differance between the 2000 one and the 2002/2003 one??

any differance?

There's zero functional difference between the 2000 and 2002/2003 versions. One is just built on the Microsoft Access 2000 platform and the other is built on the Microsoft Access 2002/2003 platform.

Mike

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by HunterHads

NOOOOOOOOOOO I don't have Access in my Microsoft ofice. I wanna try it too.

If you have the Microsoft Office 2003 install CD, you should actually have Access. You'll just have to install it.

[Mike Trump]

[Mike Trump]

To date, over 420 people from around the world have downloaded this utility!!! I think that is TOTALLY AWESOME! If you're interested, here's the actual stats...

Server File Name.......................................Unique IP's.........Total Downloads
Deer Observation Database Instructions...............33..................... ...57
Access 2002/2003 Production Deer Database........247......................406
Access 2000 Production Deer Database................67........................ 88
Access 2000 Demo Deer Database.......................24................. ......37
Access 2002/2003 Demo Deer Database...............83........................1 36

Good Luck this season!!!

[Mike Trump]

[Mike Trump]

anybody still need a copy??

[mjacobs576jq]

I tried downloading it and the page tried loading then said "this page can not be displayed"

[Mike Trump]

Try again, the server may have been down. I just did a trial download from one of the links without any problem.

[Pete33]

Great job Mike! I downloaded the program and it works great. I do have a question though. How do I shrink the program to fit my screen. Parts on the program are only 1/2/ visible. I have tried to drag the sides in , but that does'nt work. Any ideas. Thanks.

[Mike Trump]

Try to grab the bottom righ-hand corner and shrink it up. If you can't get to the bottom righ-hand corner because it's off the screen, do the following:

1.) Find your start menu bar on the bottom of your screen. On it, there will be a long rectangle box which represents the Deer Observation Database.
2.) Right-click on that box. This will bring up an options menu. Click on "Move".
3.) Use your arrow keys on your keyboard to move the application around on your desktop until you can find that bottom right-hand corner.
4.) Now, drag it smaller and re-center it in your desktop.

Let me know if you have any other problems.

[Pete33]

Tried what you said and I can make it smaller in the small size window. I really can't change much , since the right side is almost hidden from view no matter what I do . I can only see about 1/4 inch of the right side table of contents , no matter what I try . The right side is almost hidden in maximize or minimize of the window.

[neuman333]

When I go to click the Edit Annual Hunting Season Dates the following dialog box pops up:

The expression On Open you entered as the event property setting produced the following error: Object or class does not support the set of events.

and my only option is to click "ok" which takes me back to the Whitetail Deer Observation Database Page.

Please Help!!!!!!

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by neuman333

When I go to click the Edit Annual Hunting Season Dates the following dialog box pops up:

The expression On Open you entered as the event property setting produced the following error: Object or class does not support the set of events.

and my only option is to click "ok" which takes me back to the Whitetail Deer Observation Database Page.

Please Help!!!!!!

You and about 2-3 others have experienced this. I'll send you a PM with something new to try...

[klepdo]

How or where do i get the picture of my deer lease I have the gps cordinates. I also want to say thanks for the program i just downloaded it today. I hope it will help. Thanks

[JEofWV]

Just wanted to say thank you for all the work you did on this! I downloaded the program and have been using it, works great!

Thanks again,
Jim

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by klepdo

How or where do i get the picture of my deer lease I have the gps cordinates. I also want to say thanks for the program i just downloaded it today. I hope it will help. Thanks

Here's a couple of places...

http://terraserver.microsoft.com

http://earth.google.com

[Mike Trump]

Originally Posted by JEofWV

Just wanted to say thank you for all the work you did on this! I downloaded the program and have been using it, works great!

Thanks again,
Jim

Awesome!!! Thanks for the feedback!

Be sure to keep a backup copy of your data, preferrably somewhere off of your computer like on a CD or USB jump drive. After 2 laptop crashes in the past 3 years, my backups have been invaulable....

[John Doe]

Thanks Mike!
I'll be downloading a copy when I get home tonight!

--John

[M Roy]

Hi,

I cannot get the data base ... is there a problem with the link ?

Thanks !

[One eye]

I am having a problem with getting it to download too.

Dan

[Mike Trump]

Sorry guys, the FTP site crashed and I'm in the process of loading the database back out there. I'll post up here when I have it available again. Shouldn't be too much longer. Sorry again!!

[krwhite20]

really instersed in trying it out. Good luck in getting it fixed.

[Stanley]

Thanks

[solohunter]

Mike I have my own land and some other I hunt regularly, which version do you suggest? I am running Windows XP. Thanks.
Solohunter

[solohunter]

Cannot get it to open or work. Sounds like a project for after season.....
Solo

[M Roy]

hi Mike,

thanks !!! can't wait !

Is there a Usa web data base that hunters may consult or be involve in it ?