The acquisition of new hunting territories can be a daunting task. Indeed, it often takes savvy, perseverance and even a little luck to acquire sufficient land to hunt predators.
Landowners can greatly improve their whitetail property by building bedding areas in strategic locations.
Habitat consultant Jason Say offers five proven tips for getting the most out of your frost seeding efforts.
Late winter and early spring is prime time for frost seeding clover, and the best news is you need almost no equipment for the task.
Even with timely rains, a food plot often comes in too sparse, even though you planted at the recommended seeding rate. You probably made a common — but rarely discussed — mistake.
Fall food plots are planted in late-summer, and whitetails will begin targeting them a month or two later — during deer season!
It’s a big decision to lease or purchase hunting property, and there’s more to consider than the annual cost.
Land Holdings north of Lolo Creek in western Montana are now forever protected and secured for public use.
You don’t have to wait for snow to melt before spreading clover seed on food plots. Here’s how to get a jumpstart on spring food plot chores.
A Wisconsin deer hunter compares the results of planting brassicas on two food plots — one disked vs. one where the soil wasn’t disturbed. The results might surprise you.
Conducting a small and safe prescribed fire can help you improve deer habitat within shooting range of your treestand.
When time is tight, is it possible to spray, fertilize and plant a food plot all in a single day and still experience success?
On properties big and small, whitetails must have food and cover to survive, and a lack of hunting pressure will help them feel comfortable. Here’s how to get started on your land.
Create a whitetail feed and forage plan with each season in mind, and then set the table for the deer on your property.
A detailed look at which brassicas are best during various times of the season and under different conditions.
Protein-packed Antler King Sugar Beets draw in deer during the prime hunting periods of fall and winter.
A cultipacker is often discussed when DIY land managers talk about planting food plots. Do you really need to purchase one?
Too little of a good thing is a bad thing. Concerning whitetail habitat, is more of a good thing better?
Recent studies show that mowing perennial food plots actually reduces the total amount of high-quality forage for whitetails.
If one of your whitetail food plots is failing, early September is the time to save it. Here’s how.
Mid- to late-July is the right time to kill weeds in preparation for planting fall brassica food plots.
