Habitat

Food Plots are Overrated. Do This Instead.

Apr 1, 2026 Brian Grossman

Before you hit send on that email questioning my sanity, let me start by saying that I love food plots as much as the next person. There’s something extremely satisfying about working the ground, planting…

What is Forest Stand Improvement? A Starting Guide for Deer Habitat

Feb 11, 2026 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

On a drive home from Thanksgiving with family, a trip that took me through several eastern states, I spent a lot of time looking out the window at bad deer habitat. Acre after acre in…

The Best Timing and Frequency of Prescribed Fire for Deer Habitat

Jan 28, 2026 Mark Turner and Craig Harper

Prescribed fire is the most effective and efficient tool to manage and improve deer habitat in most areas. Fire can be used to improve food and cover in ways that other practices cannot, and fire…

Firebreaks First: How to Plan a Safe Prescribed Burn on Your Property

Jan 21, 2026 Brian Grossman

Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have for improving wildlife habitat — but it’s also one that can go wrong fast if it isn’t planned carefully. During my time with the…

The Benefits of Balancing Deer With the Carrying Capacity of Their Habitat

Nov 17, 2025 Kip Adams

“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….

5 Forest Wildlife Species That Benefit When Hunters Improve Deer Habitat

Nov 11, 2025 Kip Adams

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…

3 Habitat Strategies That Produced 3 Mature Bucks in One Season

Sep 24, 2025 Kip Adams

The number 16 conjures positive images and memories for nearly everyone. However, in this case I’m not referring to a special birthday party or select round of hoops during March Madness. Rather, 16 is a…

5 Clovers That Help Fall Food Plots Feed Deer in Spring and Summer, Too

Aug 6, 2025 Mark Turner

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…

5 Ways Hunters Drive Wildlife Diversity Just by Working for Deer

Jul 23, 2025 Ben Westfall

Deer are North America’s favorite game species, and millions of hunters take to the field each year to pursue these magnificent creatures. But they are also a keystone species, meaning that they help define their…

Deer Habitat Management Can Be a Monster. Here’s How to Tame It.

Jun 25, 2025 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

No matter what deer habitat improvement project you decide you want to try, sometimes the scope of the work can frighten you if it encompasses an entire hunting property, even a relatively small one. I’ve…

Food Plots are Overrated. Do This Instead.

What is Forest Stand Improvement? A Starting Guide for Deer Habitat

The Best Timing and Frequency of Prescribed Fire for Deer Habitat

Firebreaks First: How to Plan a Safe Prescribed Burn on Your Property

The Benefits of Balancing Deer With the Carrying Capacity of Their Habitat

5 Forest Wildlife Species That Benefit When Hunters Improve Deer Habitat

3 Habitat Strategies That Produced 3 Mature Bucks in One Season

5 Clovers That Help Fall Food Plots Feed Deer in Spring and Summer, Too

5 Ways Hunters Drive Wildlife Diversity Just by Working for Deer

Deer Habitat Management Can Be a Monster. Here’s How to Tame It.

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