What Makes a Methley Plum Good for Deer? Deer love Methley plums, yet they are known to be selective eaters of fruit. The appeal of Methley plums to deer can’t...
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Most hunters and land managers consider food plots the centerpiece of their deer habitat strategy. The annual planting cycle, cool-season brassicas in fall, warm-season legumes in summer, maybe corn or…
If you have been thinking about improving your property’s habitat for deer but are not sure where to start, you are in good company. Most landowners understand at a general…
Many landowners focus on seasonal food plots when trying to improve deer nutrition, but that approach often leaves gaps throughout the year. While plots can provide short-term use and attraction,…
Many landowners start searching for wildlife trees for sale because they want to attract more deer to their property. That is a good instinct, but attraction alone is not enough…
Many landowners focus on short-term fixes when trying to improve wildlife habitat. Food plots get planted. Mineral sites get refreshed. Activity spikes briefly, then fades. What often gets overlooked is…
Most landowners searching for the best trees for deer start with the wrong question. They ask, “What tree attracts deer the fastest?” The better question is, “What trees will still…
Many landowners start searching for the best trees for whitetail deer because they want to attract more deer to their property. But attraction is only part of the equation. If…
Most landowners think planting trees for deer is as simple as buying saplings, putting them in the ground, and waiting for trophy bucks. But years later, the results often fall…
Many landowners focus on short-term fixes when trying to improve wildlife habitat. Food plots get planted. Mineral sites get refreshed. Activity spikes briefly, then fades. What often gets overlooked is…
Mulberry trees are a fantastic addition to any natural area due to the benefits they provide for both humans and wildlife. These trees are known for their sweet and juicy...
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Chestnut trees are large, deciduous trees that are native to many parts of the world. They are known for their tasty nuts, which have been a staple food source for...
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Native plants are plants that grow naturally in the wild without human interference. What about provenance, though? The term “provenance” refers to a plant population with a local genetic variation....
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Would you drive your car with your eyes closed? It’s just as hard to imagine planting your wildlife orchard without knowing the quality of your soil. Soil is what gives...
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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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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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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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Is Mulberry a Shade Tree? Why Is It Important to Deer? Are oak trees the first to come to mind when you think about deer food preferences? There are actually...
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Controlled forest burning to prevent wildfires and properly manage a forest may sound counterintuitive—but it can be a great way to help native plants grow while hindering the development of...
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