Finding a good place to hunt has become one of the biggest obstacles for most modern-day hunters. One potential approach to securing a place to hunt is via a deer lease (also known as a hunting lease). However, hunting leases can be tricky, especially if you aren’t familiar with the leasing process. So, let’s answer … Read more
One of the most common ways to grow more giant deer on a property is to follow or utilize some QDMA guidelines. While I agree with about 95% of the more common QDMA (Quality Deer Management Association) guidelines, I also have a few that I’ve found to be especially helpful for growing bigger deer. Over … Read more
Deer populations are an essential factor in assessing the overall health of the herd. As such, it’s beneficial for deer hunters and land managers to have a good understanding of deer population dynamics. One critical tool for analyzing these populations is the buck to doe ratio. In this post, I’ll explore what this ratio means, … Read more
A whitetail deer’s greatest weapon is its highly acute sense of smell. Based on that information, it’s no surprise that scent is their primary method of communication as well. Not only is it the scent they carry on their bodies, but also the specific scents they leave behind. The primary way that deer leave their … Read more
Visit any deer hunting forum, and you’ll probably see several debates about over how high should a deer feeder be off the ground. Some hunters say that the feeder should be mounted as high as possible to make it more difficult for varmints and pests (like squirrels) to reach the food, while others believe that … Read more