We know you want to grow the right trees and attract the right wildlife to your land. And we know how overwhelming it can be to decide where you should...
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Dr. Deer’s Pro Tips
Why Are Acorns Important to Deer Food Plots? One thing is for sure: you need to provide a good food source for deer to linger on your plot. Food, water,...
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There are different habitats that deer can roam through: fields with low foliage or food plots, forests with tall trees, and edges that stand between these different types of habitat....
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Well, you followed all our recommendations about establishing a deer orchard, so now you can set back and enjoy years of returns from your efforts! It would be nice if...
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There are many things that makes quality habitat for deer and other wildlife species. One of the most important is “edge.” An edge is where two different habitat types meet....
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We often are asked about fertilizing trees in a deer orchard. This is a very important aspect of managing these special areas for your deer. Just as with forage crops,...
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As a wildlife biologist, one of the many questions I am asked each year is, “What will the acorn crop be like here?” A smart biologist will reply, “Spotty,” and...
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Ever wonder why some properties produce more deer and better bucks, why others have mediocre results? The answer is right under your feet—it’s the soil! Yet, the one thing landowner...
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OK, you have dutifully collected your soil samples, sent them off for analysis, and now you have a very complicated report to interpret! This article is aimed at explaining what...
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A successful wildlife program on your land starts with determining the quality of your soils and how they can support or hinder plant development; yet, most landowners refuse to go...
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