Two real-world examples of how to use screening to reduce the pressure we put on the deer and help funnel them past our stands.
Ever wonder what mature bucks truly want, what ultimately drives them and how the whitetail world is structured? Steve Bartylla’s online series, Understanding Mature Bucks, dives headfirst into the driving factors and behaviors of big bucks.
Category: Understanding Mature Bucks
Ever wonder what mature bucks truly want, what ultimately drives them and how the whitetail world is structured? Steve Bartylla’s online series, Understanding Mature Bucks, dives headfirst into the driving factors and behaviors of big bucks.
Bartylla Blog: Human Pressure and Mature Buck Sanctuaries
Can we ever head into mature buck sanctuaries or should we avoid them forever? Steve Bartylla says how he approaches these areas.
Bartylla Blog: My Best Tips to Prevent Trespassing
Steve Bartylla lists some smart tips to prevent trespassers on your property.
Bartylla Blog: Use Weeds to Determine Food Plot Germination Rate
Afraid life tossed me a curve on Friday. So, let’s talk using weeds to help germination rates, today. When it applies to top seeded plantings (plantings from seeds merely tossed right on top of the soil), grasses and weeds can be used to create a blanket over the seeds. The result in around half […]
Bartylla Blog: Time to Think About Mineral Licks for Deer
So, today let’s talk timing and location for our mineral licks. This will be pretty straight forward. The timing is now on through the end of Sept. Right now is when the deer are both trying to recover from the rut (remember, Mr. Big commonly drops 25-30% body weight during the rut. If a […]
Bartylla Blog: Study Other Animals to Learn Buck Behavior
Today’s tip is merely a different way of looking at things. We’ve been trained to look for and truly study deer and their sign, as well as topography and habitat types. That’s all sincerely invaluable. Ever think about studying other animals, as well? Want to know how deer will use the topography? Go into […]
When Cold, Snow Settle In, Deer Do This
Old friend of mine made an outstanding suggestion, last Friday. Where do Northern and Midwestern deer head when the winter weather gets nasty? For him, he had the Three Cs drilled into his head: corn, cattails and conifers. I mention this because he lives in an area with comparatively more agriculture than deer cover. Truth […]
Thanks for Everything! | Understanding Mature Bucks
Steve Bartylla has achieved far more in the outdoors than he ever dreamed. Guess who he credits for most everything he’s experienced?
Applied Management | Understanding Mature Bucks
By understanding buck behavior, you can lay out your grounds and improvements as a way to maximize buck numbers while minimizing stress.
Rut Patterns | Understanding Mature Bucks
Some hunters will say you can’t pattern rutting bucks. I’m saying that’s all wrong. Here is how I follow rut patterns.