RTP Outdoors Partners with Whitetail Research to Advance the Future of Whitetail Habitat Management
At RTP Outdoors, we’ve always believed that great equipment is only part of the equation. Real progress happens when innovation meets understanding — and that’s exactly why we’ve partnered with Whitetail Research.
Whitetail Research, led by Derrick Dixon, brings a science-based approach to understanding whitetail behavior through advanced tools like thermal drones, mapping systems, and data-driven analysis. Their work is changing the way hunters and land managers view deer movement, herd health, and habitat design.
By pairing RTP Outdoors’ industry-leading habitat equipment with Whitetail Research’s groundbreaking studies, we’re working together to deliver value beyond equipment — giving land managers not just the tools to build better habitat, but the knowledge to manage it more effectively.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to stewardship, conservation, and a deep respect for wildlife — especially the whitetail deer. Together, we’re dedicated to pushing the future of habitat management forward through innovation, education, and responsible land management practices.
When research meets real-world results, everyone wins — especially the resource we all care about most: the whitetail.
In his first viral video, Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research explains how he spent nine months studying whitetail deer using a thermal drone — capturing real-time behavior that traditional GPS collar studies can’t show. By giving up hunting to focus purely on observation, Derrick uncovered fascinating insights about how mature bucks respond to thermals, wind shifts, and time of day. His footage reveals patterns in bedding, movement, and scent behavior that could reshape how hunters and land managers understand deer activity. To watch this video and more, click the link below:
Whitetail Research - 1 Year of Thermal Research