Alsheimer wasn’t long into his work on private-land deer management when he realized there was a ceiling to QDM.
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#4: The Benefits of QDM | Alsheimer’s Greatest Insights
Alsheimer was one of the first people to implement QDM. Here’s what he learned from practicing this management style on 160 acres.
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.
Buck Fawns in the Harvest: Tragic Loss or Necessary Evil?
Are concerns about antlerless seasons decimating buck populations legitimate or unfounded? The truth lies in the statistics.
Act Like You’ve Been There Before
I like watching hunting shows on TV, and I like watching kill shots. What I don’t like watching is the nonsense that hunting programs show after the shot.
Charles Alsheimer’s 7 Lasting Lessons
Having spent 38 years studying deer behavior on a daily basis, Charles Alsheimer was more than a writer and photographer. He was a true pioneer.
Mandatory Antler Point Restrictions: A Dangerous Precedent
In the rush to jump on the mandatory antler point restriction bandwagon, in some states the basic principles of biology are being ignored in favor of public opinion. The end results are confusion, unhappy hunters and poorly managed deer herds.
Three Key Building Blocks for Better Whitetail Antlers
It’s no secret: age, nutrition and genetics always are the critical factors that can determine how big a whitetail buck’s antlers will grow.
Three Ways to Maximize Your Deer Hunting Trail Cameras
The critical key to good surveillance with your game cameras is preventing deer from even realizing they’re being monitored.
How to Keep More Deer on Your Property
Keeping deer on your property isn’t difficult if you provide some tasty supplemental food in secure locations that keeps them happy and wanting more.