Study buck behavior now so you can use this intel to fill your tag before things get crazy in late October and early November.
Author: Charles Alsheimer
5 Ways Whitetails Beat Us
Whitetails consistently elude both man and beast because of five factors. Here they are, in order of importance.
6 Native Foods Deer Can’t Resist
Want to truly hone in on deer travel patterns? Find, then study these six native food sources where you hunt.
#7: How the Moon Influences the Rut | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Alsheimer’s annual Northern rut prediction forecast was among his most popular — and most misunderstood — contributions to the deer hunting community.
#6: Realistic QDM Expectations | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Alsheimer wasn’t long into his work on private-land deer management when he realized there was a ceiling to QDM.
#5: How to Plant a Food Plot | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Along with practicing QDM, Alsheimer was one of the first food-plot practitioners north of the Mason-Dixon line.
#4: The Benefits of QDM | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Alsheimer was one of the first people to implement QDM. Here’s what he learned from practicing this management style on 160 acres.
#3: How to Speak the Language | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Alsheimer taught us that there are four basic sounds (with variations) that whitetails make. These were his favorite calls.
#2: How Bucks Use Scrapes | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
As the rutting moon arrives and the rut intensifies, three distinct types of scrapes show up: boundary, random and primary.
#1: How Weather Affects Deer Behavior | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
These insights on weather and how it affects deer movement teach how you can better maximize your time afield.