Nothing beats soybeans for deer food plots when it comes to nutrition, tonnage and attraction. I smiled when I saw the small group of deer headed for the plot of standing corn. I had been debating my friend Todd Hewing about what was the best late-season food-plot crop for whitetails. Todd argued that soybeans are the ticket, but I would hear none of it. Common sense — and all that I had read — told me that corn supplies ... Xem chi tiết
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Why Bucks and Does Don't Normally Live Together | Deer & Deer Hunting
Perhaps you own, lease or have permission to hunt on a small property. For all intents and purposes, let’s say that property is less than 100 acres. Have you ever wondered why — at certain times of the year — all you seem to observe are groups of does or bucks? The reasons why this happens cannot be easily explained. It all comes down to the very intriguing survival behavior that’s wired deep within the whitetail’s collective ... Xem chi tiết
North vs. South Whitetails: When Bigger is Better
D+DH In-Depth is our premium, comprehensive corner on America’s No. 1 game animal. In this graduate-level course, we’ll teach you about deer biology, behavior, and ultimately, how to become a better hunter. Want to be the first to get our premium content? Become a D+DH Insider for FREE! In 1847, German biologist Carl Bergmann illustrated a pattern in which larger-sized species of animals are typically found in colder ... Xem chi tiết
18 New Treestands and Blinds for 2022
A good treestand or ground blind is crucial for those who prefer to hunt from such locations. These are some of the latest released by leading manufacturers. 1. Ameristep Magnum CareTaker This blind offers a larger size for bigger hunters, and those who want to pack an extra person or so inside. Up to three people can fit inside comfortably. It has a 59-by-59-inch footprint, 66-inch height, and 66-inch shooting width. It has ... Xem chi tiết
Buckwheat: A Good Summer Food Source for Deer | Deer & Deer Hunting
It’s always neat to see a well-executed plan pay off. In my case with a recent test food plot we planted for D&DH, the results came pretty darn fast. Check out the accompanying photo. That lush food plot growth was achieved in just 3-1/2 weeks, and the deer are already flocking to it. The key component (thus far) to this food plot is quite the surprise for me. The tall, lush growth you see is none other than buckwheat, a ... Xem chi tiết