As this year’s fawns hit the ground, it’s important to consider the factors that will contribute to their well-being during the most vulnerable time of their lives.
Author: Jeremy Flinn
Stop Stressing Out Your Deer Herd
While there are a lot of factors that can affect a buck’s antler growth and general physical condition, social stress might be at the top of the list.
Hydrocysts: What’s Wrong With This Deer?
Often misidentified, those ugly growths called seromas are more of an eyesore than a serious health problem for deer — or hunters.
Springtime Struggles for White-tailed Deer
No matter the region, winter is an extremely stressful time for whitetails — even in the South. But while most of us think of January or February as being the most difficult months for deer — March is often the most stressful time of year.
Exclusive: 2017 Southern Whitetail Deer Hunting Rut Predictions
Timing the “drip rut” of the Southern whitetail breeding season differs from the Midwest and Northern predictions, but these suggestions can help you decide when to be in the stand.
Whitetail Deer Nutrition: When is Enough, Enough?
Many deer hunters are consumed with providing supplemental food and minerals to deer, but does this extra food boost help whitetails?
How Whitetail Bucks Grow Weird Nontypical Antlers
While most white-tailed bucks have somewhat symmetrical antlers, an injury to one of the deer’s extremities can drastically throw them out of balance.
How Examining Deer Hooves Can Help You Understand Them Better
Examining your deer from head to hoof can give you insights on the herd and may help you understand more about them and your management strategy.
Why Using Bait Could Hurt Your Chances of Killing a Deer
It’s a question hunters and land managers face and often discuss when talking about quality deer management: What is the true effect of baiting deer?
Public Land Deer Hunting: Let Cameras Help You Scout
For scouting and hunting on public land, getting off the beaten path will protect your game cameras and also put you in a better position to hunt the well educated deer in the area.