diamond hunter
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Is there any reason to put anything in a deer feeder such and trophy rack or any other deer feed ? Im trying to increase the antlers on the deer that eat out of my feeders.Is this a complete waste of time?
Yes, waste of time and funds.Is this a complete waste of time?
While most may be thinking, oh, he's talking about a higher risk of my deer catching some disease, one of the biggest risks actually may be increased predation, particularly on younger deer, particularly on button bucks.And there are some real biological and behavioral risks to having deer rely on supplemental feed.
New video from Dr. Grant Woods discussing supplemental feeding in harsh conditions (and a few other aspects):
Ep. 655: Conditions NOT Calendar Should Determine When To Plant
Grant shares tips for easy, successful fall food plots.www.growingdeer.tv
OK,so,I have a couple friends who mix all kinds of stuff to try and make their deer bigger,bigger antlers ect.Im taking yalls advice and staying the course.I have 70 acres on my farm that are tillable out of 10 fields or more,usually corn beans rotation.I usually raise 7 or more acres of foodplots myself,usually corn and winter rye,oats and turnips and a couple bag blends.I have 50 colonies of honeybees and clover is everywhere .The sanctuary inside when I go in mushroom hunting in April is beyond belief with deer sign.Im just trying to get to that 140-145"deer. Its a fun place to hunt,see many seer every sit,just not enough mature bucks. This year I hinge cut at least 5 acres of trash trees.I think Im doing everything right except the huntingn part. One problem I think i have on my 300 acres is there are too many fields and choices. This past season I saw one shooter to me buck,never winded me,never saw me,just cruised fast across the field medium trot looking straight ahead .never stopped,never looked.I cant shoot 250 yards at a moving target.Thanks for reading.
Seeing those quality bucks is a rare thing even when they are there in number. He likely doesn't have his core area there but was in the hunt for a doe when you saw him. Keep improving the habitat and your hunting skills and one day it will all pay off.OK,so,I have a couple friends who mix all kinds of stuff to try and make their deer bigger,bigger antlers ect.Im taking yalls advice and staying the course.I have 70 acres on my farm that are tillable out of 10 fields or more,usually corn beans rotation.I usually raise 7 or more acres of foodplots myself,usually corn and winter rye,oats and turnips and a couple bag blends.I have 50 colonies of honeybees and clover is everywhere .The sanctuary inside when I go in mushroom hunting in April is beyond belief with deer sign.Im just trying to get to that 140-145"deer. Its a fun place to hunt,see many seer every sit,just not enough mature bucks. This year I hinge cut at least 5 acres of trash trees.I think Im doing everything right except the huntingn part. One problem I think i have on my 300 acres is there are too many fields and choices. This past season I saw one shooter to me buck,never winded me,never saw me,just cruised fast across the field medium trot looking straight ahead .never stopped,never looked.I cant shoot 250 yards at a moving target.Thanks for reading.
I recall reading a study that was comparing deer eating only natural forage vs deer being fed high protein supplemental feed.Is there any reason to put anything in a deer feeder such and trophy rack or any other deer feed ? Im trying to increase the antlers on the deer that eat out of my feeders.Is this a complete waste of time?
I've always said, Grant is one of the best educators out there. I learned a lot from him.New video from Dr. Grant Woods discussing supplemental feeding in harsh conditions (and a few other aspects):
Ep. 655: Conditions NOT Calendar Should Determine When To Plant
Grant shares tips for easy, successful fall food plots.www.growingdeer.tv
I've always said, Grant is one of the best educators out there. I learned a lot from him.
How many years has it been since you significantly increased available food through supplemental plantings and habitat improvement?OK,so,I have a couple friends who mix all kinds of stuff to try and make their deer bigger,bigger antlers ect.Im taking yalls advice and staying the course.I have 70 acres on my farm that are tillable out of 10 fields or more,usually corn beans rotation.I usually raise 7 or more acres of foodplots myself,usually corn and winter rye,oats and turnips and a couple bag blends.I have 50 colonies of honeybees and clover is everywhere .The sanctuary inside when I go in mushroom hunting in April is beyond belief with deer sign.Im just trying to get to that 140-145"deer. Its a fun place to hunt,see many seer every sit,just not enough mature bucks. This year I hinge cut at least 5 acres of trash trees.I think Im doing everything right except the huntingn part. One problem I think i have on my 300 acres is there are too many fields and choices. This past season I saw one shooter to me buck,never winded me,never saw me,just cruised fast across the field medium trot looking straight ahead .never stopped,never looked.I cant shoot 250 yards at a moving target.Thanks for reading.