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The Benefits of Balancing Deer With the Carrying Capacity of Their Habitat
“Carrying capacity” is an often-used concept in deer management discussions. Biologists, managers and hunters routinely refer to the carrying capacity of an area, or whether a deer herd is above or below this magical point….
read more5 Forest Wildlife Species That Benefit When Hunters Improve Deer Habitat
Deer are valuable for many reasons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates big game hunting provides over 250,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion in federal, state and local taxes annually. Whitetails provide American families…
read more5 Clovers That Help Fall Food Plots Feed Deer in Spring and Summer, Too
Many deer hunters are interested in producing larger-antlered bucks, healthier does, and more robust deer populations, yet their food plot programs often fall short at providing high-quality nutrition when deer require it most – in…
read moreOne Type of Plant is the Greatest Source of Deer Nutrition. Here’s How to Grow It.
After analyzing over a thousand deer forage samples from 25 states, I learned there’s only one type of plant that consistently meets a deer’s nutritional needs. However, most hunting properties aren’t producing enough of them…
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