The October issue of The Trapper contained a printing error that omitted the conclusion of Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff’s article “Rut Realities.” Read the complete ending and learn how buck age structure and herd management influence the rut.
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Hunting With Friends | DDH Properties
With decades of experience between them, Dan Schmidt and Steve Bartylla dive deep into the why and how of targeting specific bucks to shape the future of the herd.
Stack the Racks | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
From habitat improvements and food plots to pressure control and property layout, discover what truly influences a buck’s decision to stay — or stray.
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.
#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.
Passing on Bucks: What Happens After
Is “let ’em go so they can grow” always true? You might be surprised to hear what Steve Bartylla has to say about this popular phrase.
Backyard Bucks: Find Big-Buck Success on Small Hunting Tracts
Use these tested tips to find big-buck success at small hunting tracts.