What is better — one large main food plot, or several smaller plots on your hunting land? Today, Steve breaks down the pros and cons of both setups.
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How Mature Bucks Use a Property to Find Estrus Does
Mature bucks are very efficient in how they search for does during the rut, and figuring out those methods and patterns will help you plan your next deer habitat improvements.
Media 360 Buys Deer & Deer Hunting
Deer & Deer Hunting has new owners, and their faces might be familiar with whitetail fanatics across North America. Waupaca, WI — A group led by longtime employees and contributors has purchased Deer & Deer Hunting from F+W Media of New York. The new owners, Media 360, LLC, will keep the nation’s top whitetail magazine, […]
Learn How Big Bucks Choose Core Areas on Hunting Land
Whitetail bucks choose their core areas throughout the year for many reasons, and figuring out why will go a long way toward helping your habitat improvements attract more bucks to the area.
How to Take Advantage of Big Buck Bedding Areas
Understanding how mature bucks bed is a key ingredient to successful hunting plans, and Steve discusses how topography, cover and food all come into play.
4 Free Methods to Improve Deer Hunting Land
If you want to improve your hunting land, stop making excuses and get creative. These four improvements are practically free, and are phenomenal ways to create better deer hunting.
Keep This In Mind When Using Deer Minerals
There are always questions surrounding the use of minerals for deer health, so today’s episode breaks down the most important aspects to keep in mind when considering minerals.
Deer Management Discussion: The Big-Picture Perspective
It’s not always easy to take a step back and understand the big picture of what is going on in deer management, but it can give a fresh perspective on how wildlife management all fits together.
Deer Management Discussion: Doe Harvest Numbers
The subject of doe hunting always brings up different viewpoints. Today, contributor Steve Bartylla and Editor-in-Chief Daniel E. Schmidt discuss the many elements involved in doe harvest numbers.
How to Target Nutritional Low Points On Deer Hunting Land
Seasonal low points of nutrition are extremely tough on whitetails and should be a key target in habitat improvement plans. Today, Steve Bartylla explains how to help deer through the worst part of the year.