If there was only one crop that the author could ever plant again for deer, he’d pick cereal rye. Here’s why.
Dive deep into deer behavior, biology, diseases, hunting tactics, jaw-clenching hunting stories and more.
Category: D+DH In-Depth
Dive deep into deer behavior, biology, diseases, hunting tactics, jaw-clenching hunting stories and more.
Insane Myths About Nitrates in Meat
There is a common perception among many people that nitrite, nitrate and cured meat are hazardous to human health. Is this true? Let’s dive in.
Public Input to Deer Management
The author explains how DNR officials set deer population goals and harvest quotas.
The 5 Principles of Hunting Public Land
The route to success on pressured whitetails is to find them before the season starts, outfox your competition and be sneaky.
2022 Whitetail Rut Predictions
Here’s our annual forecast as to when the whitetail rut will occur in 2022, based on the proven Charles Alsheimer algorithm.
Get Ready for October’s Mini Rut
The author has come to believe that mature bucks are ripe for rut tactics as early as the second week of October.
How Hunting Apps Make You a Better Public-Land Deer Hunter
While printed maps of hunting properties are still cool, and certainly still viable, these are simply no replacement for apps.
The Legacies of Leopold, Latham and Alt
As some of the biggest names in the history of deer management, Leopold, Latham and Alt had similar outlooks and similar outcomes.
The Role of Myoglobin in Meat and Muscle
Many people assume that the red drip or purge that occurs in packages of raw meat, or when frozen meat is thawed, is residual blood.
Why Seed Bag Tags are so Important for Food Plot Planting
The best seed doesn’t necessarily result in the best food plot. Rather, the best seed for your situation is what will ultimately determine your success.