Context:

Yanni mentions reading 'a couple of his books' by Val Geist (also spelled 'Valgeist' or 'valarious guys' in the transcript). The discussion centers around Val Geist's observations of mule deer behavior, specifically the concept of 'shirker bucks' - bucks that allegedly avoid breeding for multiple seasons to conserve resources before becoming dominant later in life.

Context:

Multiple references throughout the transcript to Valerius Geist's book about mule deer. Discussed in the context of theories about mule deer evolution, the 'shirker male' hypothesis, and various behavioral theories. One speaker says 'I've read Val Geist's book' and another confirms 'Oh yeah' and 'in his book.' The book appears to cover mule deer origins, evolution, and behavior patterns.