Brad Rucks and Paul Hollis discuss their top food plot strategies to draw in deer.
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Smith: Baiting Bans and APRs Won’t Slow CWD or TB
Little has been done to stop chronic wasting disease, bovine tuberculosis and other diseases. Here, the author shares his knowledge on what will help as it pertains to Michigan and other big whitetail hunting states.
Is it Time to Stop Shooting Does?
In some parts of the country, deer numbers are declining. Should we consider a ceasefire on antlerless deer? The answer is yes, no and maybe.
Creating a Buck Hit List
A buck hit list helps you know in the moment which deer you want to shoot and manage for big bucks each fall. Find out how to create a list for management purposes.
Create a Master Plan for Big Bucks
Even higher pressured bucks, when desperate for very limited food supplies, tend to repeatedly expose themselves to danger. Here’s how you can take advantage.
Buck Management Do’s and Don’ts
If you want to keep your best up-and-coming bucks for next year, use these buck management tips from Steve Bartylla.
Habitat Improvements for Small Hunting Properties
You don’t need to have hundreds of acres to manage your property. Habitat improvements can make a big difference for seeing deer on small properties.
Public Input to Deer Management
The author explains how DNR officials set deer population goals and harvest quotas.
#31: TROPHY BUCK MANAGEMENT MYTHS with Steve Bartylla & Brad Rucks | Deer Talk Now Podcast
Steve Bartylla and Brad Rucks discuss some of the most commonly misunderstood methods landowners employ when trying to grow, manage and hunt big bucks on parcels of all sizes.
How to Grow Bigger Bucks | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt provides his insights on how to grow bigger bucks while hunting with good friend Steve Bartylla in the infamous Golden Triangle of Illinois.