The author explains how DNR officials set deer population goals and harvest quotas.
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How to Grow Bigger Bucks | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt provides his insights on how to grow bigger bucks while hunting with good friend Steve Bartylla in the infamous Golden Triangle of Illinois.
Deer Management Overlooks | Land of Whitetail
When managing land for deer there are a lot of factors to keep tabs on. Here are a few of the most common things land managers tend to overlook.
Management Bucks: What You Should Know
There are very specific instances for when it actually makes sense to take a management buck. Here’s what they are.
7 Biggest Mistakes of Deer Hunting Land Management
Are you making these seven mistakes when it comes to deer hunting land management? See Steve Bartylla’s tips on managing prime deer dirt.
6 Factors That Dictate How Many Deer You’ll See
Studies prove that observational deer herd estimates are highly unreliable for management strategies.
Culling Bucks: Does It Really Work?
Man has always strived to be the best at what he does, and this same attitude applies to deer hunting, and more importantly, deer management. As a consequence of sportsmen’s insatiable desire to pursue larger-racked bucks and managers’ willingness to satisfy their requests, a variety of techniques have been tested to augment the size of […]